Abstract
Background/Aim: This study was conducted to develop the "Scale of the Effects of War on Social Health" to better understand the effects that news of have on individuals. Method: 389 adult individuals participated in the study. The scale was developed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses to test its structural validity.Results: As a result of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, the scale was found to consist of four dimensions: "worry and despair", "concentration", "shame and guilt" and "anger and control". The scale consists of a total of 16 statements. The calculated CR and AVE values show that the scale has a reliable structure. Conclusion: This study, conducted to determine the effect of war news on the social health of individuals, provides a scientific tool to identify and measure the potential effects of the frames reflected in mass media news during wartime on the social health status of individuals. The scale developed can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the effects of war news on the people who are not directly involved in the war but listen or read the news.
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