Turkish Version of the Adapted Social Role Participation Questionnaire

Participation, as defined by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF), refers to "engagement in a life situation" and is a key component of functional health beyond physical impairments or activity limitations. Social role participation encompasses various aspects of life, including work, family commitments, social interactions, and leisure activities. Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the axial skeleton, significantly impacts patients' ability to maintain social roles due to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Existing studies highlight limitations in employment, relationships, education, and leisure activities among AS patients. While various scales assess participation, the Social Role Participation Questionnaire (SRPQ) uniquely emphasizes subjective aspects such as role importance and satisfaction with performance. Although validated versions of the SRPQ exist in English, Dutch, and Chinese populations, no culturally adapted tool is available for Turkish-speaking AS patients. This study aims to translate the SRPQ into Turkish and evaluate its validity and reliability as a culturally appropriate instrument for assessing social role participation.