Gerçeklikten Kaçış Motivasyonu Ölçeği (GKMÖ) Stenseng ve ark. (2012, 2021) tarafından gerçeklikten kaçış davranışlarındaki iki farklı motivasyonel düşünce yapısını ölçmek için geliştirildi. Bu motivasyonlar ise Öz Genişleme ve Öz Baskılama olarak iki alt

Stenseng et al. (2012, 2021) developed the escapism motivation scale (EMS) to measure two distinctive motivational mindsets, i.e., self-expansion and self-suppression, in escapist behaviors. Self-expansion implies active involvement in an activity to cultivate positive emotions, increase satisfaction, and endorse personal growth. In contrast, self-suppression is characterized by holding negative emotions at bay through immersive activity engagement. However, while self-suppression grants temporary relief, it also inhibits the possibility of self-growth through engagement in the activity and is thus detrimental to general wellbeing. This study aims to adapt the EMS to Türkiye and investigate its reliability and validity in a sample of Turkish students. A total of 396 individuals (139 males, 257 females) above 18 years old participated in the study. The Flow State Scale, Emotion Regulation Scale, Psychological Well-Being Scale, Big Five Inventory, Satisfaction With Life Scale, Brief Self-Control Scale, and Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) were used for criterion validity. Confirmatory factor analyses were performed to evaluate the construct validity of the Turkish version of the EMS and aligned with the two-factorial solution in the original scale, with the subdimensions self-suppression (prevention mindset) and self-expansion (promotion mindset). Cronbach’s alpha coefficients for both self-suppression and self-expansion were adequate. Self-expansion correlated with positive affective outcomes, whereas self-suppression was associated with adverse affective outcomes. In summary, the results supported the reliability and validity of the EMS in the Turkish language and may be used to measure escape motivations in Turkish populations.