The perceived organizational leisure support scale (POLSS): A turkish validity and reliability study

This study aimed to adapt the "Perceived Organizational Leisure Support Scale" developed by Lien and Cheng in 2022 to the Turkish language and Turkish culture and to test its validity and reliability. Leisure Time Support Scale (LTSS) is basic research since it is a Turkish validity and reliability study. In the study, quantitative research, a general survey model was applied. The study population consisted of individuals over the age of 18 working in public institutions and private enterprises in Istanbul. The sample consisted of (n=286) volunteer participants working in institutions and enterprises, determined by the appropriate sampling methods. As a data collection method, a survey technique was applied and data were collected online and voluntarily. The original form of the "Perceived Organizational Leisure Support Scale" consisted of 4 sub-dimensions and 14 items. To adapt the scale to the Turkish language and Turkish culture, the language validity of the scale was ensured by using the translation-back translation method. SPSS 20 and LISREL 8.80 statistical package programmers were used for data analysis. The construct validity of the 14 items with 4 factors in the original form of the scale was examined by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Cronbach's Alpha internal consistency coefficients were calculated to test the reliability level of the scale. Cronbach's Alpha internal consistency coefficient and item-total correlations were calculated to test the reliability of the Turkish version of the scale. Moreover, the most frequently used goodness of fit indices in the studies in the literature was explained. According to the obtained results, it was determined that the Perceived Organizational Leisure Support Scale (POLSS), which consisted of 14 items and 4 sub-dimensions, is a valid and reliable scale in the Turkish language and culture. It was determined that the adapted scale is an appropriate measurement tool for determining the perceived organizational leisure time support of individuals over the age of 18 working in public institutions and private businesses who regularly participate in recreational activities. © JPES.