Psychometric Evaluation Of The Turkish Version Of The Defensive Pessimism Scale

Celik Orucu M.

EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, vol.13, no.53, pp.115-130, 2013 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 53
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Journal Name: EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.115-130
  • Keywords: Defensive Pessimism Scale, reliability, validity, SELF, STRATEGIES, OPTIMISM, MODEL
  • TED University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Problem Statement: Much theoretical interest and attention has been given to the cognitive strategies that individuals use in achievement related domains. Defensive-pessimism is a functional strategy in a demanding academic setting for those who easily become anxious. However, this is a new concept for Turkish researchers and there is currently no instrument for defensive pessimism. Therefore, an instrument is needed to measure defensive pessimism.