Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Victim Gaslighting Questionnaire

Ergün G., Güzel A., ŞİMŞEK KÜÇÜKKELEPÇE D., MERİÇ M.

Violence Against Women, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/10778012251397978
  • Dergi Adı: Violence Against Women
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, Criminal Justice Abstracts, Gender Studies Database, Index Islamicus, MEDLINE, Psycinfo, Public Affairs Index, Social Sciences Abstracts, Urban Studies Abstracts
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: gaslighting, psychological manipulation, reliability, validity, women
  • Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study aimed to adapt the Victim Gaslighting Questionnaire (VGQ) into Turkish and evaluate its validity and reliability among women in Türkiye. This methodological epidemiological study collected data between February 1 and May 1, 2024, from 568 women aged 18 years and older. Data were analyzed using SPSS and LISREL. The findings, supported by exploratory factor analysis (EFA), revealed a two-factor structure consisting of Peer Disagreement and Loss of Self-Trust, which was further confirmed through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Analyses indicated good model fit (χ²/df = 2.87, RMSEA = 0.058, CFI = 0.96). The scale demonstrated strong internal consistency (α = .91) and satisfactory subscale reliabilities. Findings suggest the Turkish VGQ is a psychometrically sound tool for assessing gaslighting.