Open AccessCitizenship matters: Translating and adapting the Citizenship Measure to Norwegian
Author(s) -
Linda Nesse,
Marianne Thorsen Gonzalez,
Michael Rowe,
Ruth Kjærsti Raanaas
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
nordisk alkohol- and narkotikatidskrift
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1458-6126
pISSN - 1455-0725
DOI - 10.1177/14550725211018604
Subject(s) - citizenship , norwegian , consistency (knowledge bases) , psychology , social psychology , mental health , measure (data warehouse) , political science , politics , computer science , law , psychiatry , artificial intelligence , linguistics , philosophy , database
Citizenship is considered intertwined with recovery, and may be a useful perspective for advancing quality of life among marginalised groups. Yet, matters of citizenship among persons with co-occurring substance use and mental health problems both in research and practice.Aims: In order to measure citizenship among persons with co-occurring problems in a Norwegian study, a measure of citizenship was translated from English to Norwegian. The aims of the study were to 1) translate and adapt the Citizenship Measure, developed by Rowe and colleagues at the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, to Norwegian, and 2) to assess the internal consistency and convergent validity of the Norwegian translated measure.Methods: The translation process was carried out using forward and back translation procedures. To examine measurement properties, a convenience sample of 104 residents with co-occurring problems living in supported housing completed the measure.Results: Two factors were identified, related to rights, and to relational citizenship. The Norwegian translation of the Citizenship Measure showed has high internal consistency and adequate convergent validity.Conclusions: We argue that the measure can be useful in assessing perceived citizenship, and in initiating efforts to support citizenship among persons with co-occurring problems.