Development of the parenting regret scale

The aim of this study is to create a valid and reliable tool for measuring parental regret. The general screening model, a quantitative research method, was used for this purpose. The sample consisted of 721 participants living in Turkey who has at least one child and voluntarily agreed to participate in the study, selected through simple random sampling. To ensure the validity and reliability of the study's results, data were collected from three distinct groups with similar characteristics. To assess the measurement tool's validity, we conducted an Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) on the first application's data (N= 370), Convergence-Dissociation validity with Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) on the second application's data (N= 250), and Criterion Related Validity analysis on the third application's data (N= 101). To assess the reliability of the measurement tool, we examined Cronbach's Alpha (α) coefficient, equivalent halves management, and item total test correlation, as well as the results of the lower 27% - upper 27% independent groups t-test. The results of the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) yielded a two-dimensional scale comprising of 21 items, which accounted for 59.64% of the variance. The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) produced indices (χ2= 551.08, sd(df)=182, χ2/sd=3.02, p=.00, RMSEA=.090, SRMR=.091, GFI=.83, AGFI=.78, NFI=.95, NNFI=.96, PGFI=.65, CFI=.97, RFI=.95, IFI=.97) that are consistent with the model. The analyses indicate that the construct has significant convergent-divergent and criterion-related validity (r=.697). The measurement tool also demonstrates high internal consistency reliability with a Cronbach's Alpha (α) value of .943 and a Spearman Brown value of .778. The item analysis revealed significant item total test correlation values ranging from .554 to .784 and t-values (p<.01). The research findings indicate that the 'Parenting Regret Scale' is a valid and reliable tool for measurement.