Pornography Craving Questionnaire: Adaptation and Psychometric Properties in Turkish Men

Abstract Researchers face challenges in identifying culturally appropriate tools to measure sex-related constructs, including pornography use. Therefore, it is essential for both practitioners and researchers to have access to a reliable and valid instrument that can measure individual cravings related to pornography in the context of Turkish culture. The present study aimed to adapt the Pornography Craving Questionnaire (PCQ) for use in Turkish culture and evaluate its psychometric properties among Turkish men. We conducted confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to assess item characteristics, construct validity, and internal consistency in a sample of 426 Turkish men. The CFA results indicated that the Turkish version of the PCQ had excellent internal reliability (α = .95). The test–retest reliability, as measured by the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), was .96, indicating excellent stability over time. The adapted instrument exhibited a unidimensional structure with 12 items. The scale demonstrated acceptable levels of content coverage, discriminative capacity, test–retest reliability, factor structure, and internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha). This scale can help clinicians and researchers measure the degree of pornography craving among Turkish men, thereby facilitating the development of more personalized treatment plans. Additionally, it offers researchers a culturally appropriate tool to examine the pornography craving within the Turkish population.