CONCLUSION
In the literature, there is no valid and reliable measurement instrument to assess the emotional well-being of mothers based on a theoretical framework. The results of this study proved that the Maternal Emotional Well-Being Scale is a valid and reliable instrument. It is a 5-point Likert-type scale with no inversely scored item. The total score range for the scale is 15-75. Higher scores indicate higher levels of emotional well-being. The mean total scale score of the postpartum mothers who participated in this study was found to be 61.81±5.95 (Minimum=41.00; Maximum=75.00).
It is recommended that the validity and reliability of this scale be tested in further studies to reach more generalizable results. The psychometric properties of the Maternal Emotional Well-Being Scale can be re-evaluated in different cultures.