Yetişkin Bireylerde “Besin Zincirine Katılım” Ölçeğinin Türkçeye Uyarlanması: Bir Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması

This study aimed to adapt to Turkish culture the "Food Chain Engagement Measurement Scale” (FCEMS), which determines the participation of individuals in the food chain and consists of the sub-dimensions of obtaining communication, waste reduction, planning, and preparation. It aimed to evaluate FCEMS scores according to their general and food purchasing-meal preparation characteristics. The scale was translated from English into the target language, Turkish, by experts, and after the necessary controls, it was translated back into the primary language. It was finalized after final checks and the pilot study. A questionnaire containing general information, information about purchasing and preparing food, and the 'Food Chain Engagement Measurement Scale' was applied to the participants, and data was collected by face-to-face interview technique. A total of 1127 adults, 712 women and 415 men, were included in the study. The mean FCEMS score was higher in women, those with higher education levels, married, living in urban areas, with chronic diseases, and on a diet (p<0.05). FCEMS score varied depending on the behaviors of purchasing and preparing food of participants (p<0.05). The factor loadings of the scale items adapted to Turkish ranged between 0.42 and 0.803, and the fit statistics were found to be high. The total Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale was calculated as 0.804. As a result of analyses, it was concluded that the scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool in Turkish and can be applied to adults.