Psychometric Properties of Turkish Version of Perceived Efficacy and Goal-Setting System


AKYÜREK G., Gunal Gunser R., Koca Senturk R. B.

OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/15394492261431633
  • Dergi Adı: OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: children, disability, participation, psychometrics
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Goal setting is essential in pediatric rehabilitation to enhance participation and meaningful goals. This study examined the construct validity, internal consistency, and test–retest reliability of the Turkish version of the Perceived Efficacy and Goal-Setting System (PEGS) in children with disabilities. A methodological cross-sectional design was used with 120 children aged 7 to 9 years (90.9% cerebral palsy, 9.1% spina bifida), their caregivers, and teachers from three rehabilitation centers in Turkey. The adaptation process followed WHO guidelines. Data were collected with PEGS-Child, PEGS-Caregiver, PEGS-Teacher forms, and demographics. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses confirmed a single-factor structure consistent with the original, with factor loadings above 0.320 and acceptable fit indices (CFI > 0.90, RMSEA < 0.08). Cronbach’s alpha ranged from 0.72 to 0.77. Test–retest reliability was high (ICC = 0.876–0.943). The Turkish PEGS is valid and reliable, supporting child participation in goal-setting and fostering collaboration between home and school.