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A total of <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u2009193 participants were tested to confirm the validity and reliability of the questionnaire. Internal consistency values ranged from very good to excellent (Cronbach\u2019s <jats:italic>\u03b1<\/jats:italic> =0.889\u20130.981), and reliability was excellent (ICC\u2009=\u20090.854\u20130.959). Standard error measurement value was =2.543. Criterion validity ranged from <jats:italic>r<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.429 to <jats:italic>r<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.844. For construct validity, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin test was =0.752.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>DFSQ-UMA-En is a valid and reliable tool with good readability and comprehension features. 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