Psychometric properties, Rasch analysis, and measurement invariance of the Turkish Brief Self-Control Scale in early adolescents: exploring the mediating role of responsibility in the self-control and patience association
Tuba Çengelci Köse
IntroductionThis study aimed to rigorously evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS) for use with early adolescents aged 10–14 years within Turkish culture. Given developmental differences in cognitive and self-regulatory capacities during early adolescence, the study sought to determine whether the original scale structure is appropriate for this age group and cultural context, and to optimize the instrument for preliminary screening purposes.MethodsData were c