Besin Neofobisi Ölçeğinin Türkçeye Uyarlanması: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması

Abstract

Objective: This study was conducted so at to verify the validity and reliability of "Food Neophobia Scale (FNS)" scale in Turkish. Methods: The study was conducted on a total of 195 individuals (46.2% is male, 53.8% is female) aged between 19 and 64 (38.6±13.51) who accepted to voluntarily participate in the study in Ankara. While the demographical characteristics of the patients were questioned in the first stage, the 10-item FNS form having been translated into Turkish was used. Results: In the study, the existence of sufficient correlation among the items in the scale and the adequacy of sample size was examined; it was determined that the sample size was sufficient (KMO=0.78) and there was a sufficient relationship between the items for factor analyzes (χ2=142.502; p<0.05). In the assessment of fit of the scale, good fit cover index of χ2 was used and consequently the scale was found to have a good fit. The Cronbach alpha internal consistency coefficient was found to be as 0.614 for the integrity of FNS. The Adjusted Goodness of Fit Index (AGFI) was found to be 0.92. The fact that this value is over 0.90 proves the model to have a good fit. Conclusion:The findings being acquired as a result of the all statistical analyzes have shown that the FNS adapted to Turkish is a reliable and valid measuring tool which can be used in Turkey. It is thought that FNS adapted to Turkish can contribute to the studies for research of food neophobia.

Reliability and validity of the food technology Neophobia scale in a Turkish sample

“…Additionally, ethical approval numbered ATADEK‐2023/04 was received from the Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Medical Research Ethics Committee. The survey used in this study consisted of the following three parts: a questionnaire about the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, the FTNS (Cox & Evans, 2008; Evans et al ., 2010), and the FNS (Pliner & Hobden, 1992; Duman et al ., 2020).…”

“…The scale, which was developed by Pliner & Hobden (1992), was adapted into Turkish by Duman et al . (2020). This scale, which consists of ten items, is scored on a 7‐point Likert‐type scale.…”

Çocuk Besin Reddi Ölçeği’nin Türkçe Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması

“…Besin neofobisi, genellikle yeni besinleri yemeye karşı isteksizlik, korku veya kaçınma olarak tanımlanmaktadır (3,4). Bu davranış omnivor türler arasında görülmekte olup (4,5), yeni, bilinmeyen ve toksik kimyasallardan veya mikroorganizmalardan kaçınmayı sağlayan evrimsel bir hayatta kalma ve savunma mekanizması olarak da kabul görmektedir (3,4,6). Çocuğa potansiyel olarak tehlikeli, deneyim sahibi olmadığı, onun için yeni olan bir besin sunulduğunda reddetmesi, bu mekanizmayı destekler niteliktedir.…”

“…Özellikle çocukluk çağında bir besinin duyusal özelliklerinin beğenilmemesinin bir sonucu olarak ortaya çıkan bu durum, genellikle ilk olarak görsel alanda meydana gelmektedir (4,6). Hem çocuk hem de yetişkinlerde görülebilen besin neofobisi, yaş, eğitim, kentleşme derecesi, gelir düzeyi ve kültür gibi çevresel faktörlere bağlı olarak değişebilmektedir (6). Özellikle yaş, besin neofobisinin önemli bir belirleyicisidir (2)(3)(4)6).…”

“…Hem çocuk hem de yetişkinlerde görülebilen besin neofobisi, yaş, eğitim, kentleşme derecesi, gelir düzeyi ve kültür gibi çevresel faktörlere bağlı olarak değişebilmektedir (6). Özellikle yaş, besin neofobisinin önemli bir belirleyicisidir (2)(3)(4)6).…”