A Validity and Reliability Study of the Turkish Adaptation of the Executive Function Performance Test in Individuals with Schizophrenia


Temucin K., AKI E.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN MENTAL HEALTH, vol.42, no.1, pp.4-21, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2026
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/0164212x.2024.2448123
  • Journal Name: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN MENTAL HEALTH
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, CINAHL
  • Page Numbers: pp.4-21
  • Keywords: executive function tests, psychometrics, reliability, Schizophrenia, validity
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of our study is to examine the validity and reliability of the EFPT by adapting it into Turkish. Individuals were included 131 (n = 105 schizophrenia, n = 26 healthy). The Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient of the EFPT was found to be 0.827. In terms of criterion validity, a significant correlation was observed between the EFPT results and Trail Making Test A and B scores (r = 0.588 p = 0.001, r = 0.608 p = 0.001). In terms of construct validity, it was seen that the EFPT has the ability to identify different constructs (p < 0.05). According to the results, the Turkish version of the EFPT is a reliable and valid scale.