Psychometric validation of the Turkish version of the paternal involvement with infant scale: A methodological study in fathers of infants aged 0–12 months
Journal of Pediatric Nursing, cilt.88, ss.524-531, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 88
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.pedn.2026.03.030
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Pediatric Nursing
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, MEDLINE
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.524-531
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Father-child relations, Infant, Psychometrics, Turkey, Validation study
- Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objective This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Paternal Involvement With Infant Scale (PIWIS) for assessing paternal involvement during infancy. Methods This methodological study was conducted with 352 fathers of infants aged 0–12 months recruited from pediatric outpatient clinics and wards of two public hospitals in Türkiye between February and April 2025. Language and content validity were assessed through translation–back translation and expert evaluation using the Davis technique. Construct validity was examined using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Reliability was evaluated using internal consistency, item–total correlations, split-half reliability, test–retest analyses, and intraclass correlation coefficients. Results Exploratory factor analysis supported a multidimensional structure, and confirmatory factor analysis confirmed a final five-factor model with 20 items, explaining 52.0% of the total variance. Factor loadings ranged from 0.548 to 0.886. Model fit indices indicated good to excellent fit (CMIN/df = 1.276, CFI = 0.969, RMSEA = 0.040). The overall Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.879, with subscale values ranging from 0.768 to 0.858. Test–retest analyses showed strong temporal stability, supported by high correlation and intraclass correlation coefficients, although significant mean differences were found in two subdimensions. Conclusions The Turkish version of the PIWIS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing paternal involvement during infancy and may be useful in clinical practice and research. Implications for practice Father-focused, culturally responsive support strategies can enhance family-centered care and support paternal involvement and emotional resilience.