Measuring the Levels of Political Alienation Among Young People in Türkiye: A Scale Development Study

Measuring the Levels of Political Alienation Among Young People in Türkiye: A Scale Development Study | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 23 February 2026 V1 Latest version Share on Measuring the Levels of Political Alienation Among Young People in Türkiye: A Scale Development Study Authors : Ali Çiçek 0000-0001-9875-2400 [email protected] , İbrahim Yemez , and Levent Görüşük Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.177187876.66451005/v1 137 views 56 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract The political disengagement of young people in Türkiye presents a complex challenge for democratic participation and political marketing, yet a culturally specific tool to measure this phenomenon remains absent. This study aims to develop and validate a multidimensional scale to assess the levels of political alienation among Turkish youth, thereby opening the ”black box” of their systemic detachment. Adopting a quantitative research design, data were collected from a total of 1,257 young participants across Türkiye, comprising two distinct sample groups (n1=628 and n2=629). Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was conducted on the first sample, while Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed on the second. All analyses were carried out using SPSS and AMOS software. A rigorous scale development process was conducted using AMOS software to perform both Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The analysis confirmed a robust four-factor structure comprising Political Normlessness, Political Isolation, Political Powerlessness, and Political Meaninglessness. The final 19-item scale demonstrated excellent psychometric properties, explaining 69.51% of the total variance, which exceeds standard acceptance levels. Consequently, this study provides a reliable and valid instrument that captures the unique socio-political nuances of the Turkish context. The developed scale offers political actors and researchers a vital diagnostic tool to understand the root causes of youth alienation and formulate strategies for re-engagement, filling a significant gap in the political psychology literature. Supplementary Material File (measuring the levels of political alienation among young people in türkiye_2.docx) Download 59.09 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 23 February 2026 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords political alienation political marketing scale development türkiye youth politics Authors Affiliations Ali Çiçek 0000-0001-9875-2400 [email protected] Sivas Cumhuriyet Universitesi View all articles by this author İbrahim Yemez Sivas Cumhuriyet Universitesi View all articles by this author Levent Görüşük Sivas Cumhuriyet Universitesi View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 137 views 56 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Ali Çiçek, İbrahim Yemez, Levent Görüşük. Measuring the Levels of Political Alienation Among Young People in Türkiye: A Scale Development Study. Authorea . 23 February 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22541/au.177187876.66451005/v1 If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. Simply select your manager software from the list below and click Download. 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