Validation of Short Form Age Integration Scale and Relationships between Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Age Integration: A Comparison of Age Groups

ABSTRACT Objectives: Although wisdom is a desirable life span developmental goal, researchers have often lacked brief and reliable construct measures. We examined whether an abbreviated set of items could be empirically derived from the popular 40-item five-factor Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale (SAWS). Design: Survey data from 709 respondents were randomly split into two and analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Setting: The survey was conducted online in Australia. Participants: The total sample consisted of 709 participants (M age = 35.67 years; age range = 15–92 years) of whom 22% were male, and 78% female. Measurement: The study analyzed the 40-item SAWS. Results: Sample 1 showed the traditional five-factor structure for the 40-item SAWS did not fit the data. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) on Sample 2 offered an alternative model based on a 15-item, five-factor solution with the latent variables Reminiscence/Reflection, Humor, Emotional Regulation, Experience, and Openness. This model, which replicates the factor structure of the original 40-item SAWS with a short form of 15 items, was then confirmed on Sample 1 using a CFA that produced acceptable fit and measurement invariance across age groups. Conclusions: We suggest the abbreviated SAWS-15 can be useful as a measure of individual differences in wisdom, and we highlight areas for future research.

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Cochlear implantation in elderly patients: stability of outcome over time

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215116008197 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 130 (8) ◽

pp. 706-711 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

O Hilly ◽

E Hwang ◽

L Smith ◽

D Shipp ◽

J M Nedzelski ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Elderly Patients ◽

Cochlear Implantation ◽

Short Form ◽

Age Groups ◽

The Elderly ◽

Long Term Results ◽

Profound Hearing Loss ◽

Younger Patients ◽

Over Time

AbstractBackground:Cochlear implantation is the standard of care for treating severe to profound hearing loss in all age groups. There is limited data on long-term results in elderly implantees and the effect of ageing on outcomes. This study compared the stability of cochlear implantation outcome in elderly and younger patients.Methods:A retrospective chart review of cochlear implant patients with a minimum follow up of five years was conducted.Results:The study included 87 patients with a mean follow up of 6.8 years. Of these, 22 patients were older than 70 years at the time of implantation. Hearing in Noise Test scores at one year after implantation were worse in the elderly: 85.3 (aged under 61 years), 80.5 (61–70 years) and 73.6 (aged over 70 years;p= 0.039). The respective scores at the last follow up were 84.8, 85.1 and 76.5 (p= 0.054). Most patients had a stable outcome during follow up. Of the elderly patients, 13.6 per cent improved and none had a reduction in score of more than 20 per cent. Similar to younger patients, elderly patients had improved Short Form 36 Health Survey scores during follow up.Conclusion:Cochlear implantation improves both audiometric outcome and quality of life in elderly patients. These benefits are stable over time.

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STUDENT’S CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH AWARENESS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC PROCESS: THE CASE OF SİVAS, TURKEY

European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science ◽

10.46827/ejpe.v7i3.3972 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Erkan Konca ◽

Egemen Ermiş ◽

Necati Alp Erilli ◽

Aydan Ermiş

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Scale Score ◽

Cardiovascular Health ◽

Age Groups ◽

Attitude Scale ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

City Centre ◽

Health Awareness ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Total Scale Score

Cardiovascular diseases, one of the important health problems of our day, seriously threaten human health. For this reason, it is very important to raise awareness about cardiovascular health from childhood and to develop behaviors accordingly. The aim of this study is to find out cardiovascular health awareness in students between the ages of 7 and 16 during the pandemic. 216 students continuing their education in the city centre of Sivas, Turkey participated in the study. A survey form on socio-demographic characteristics of the students and Children’s Cardiovascular Health Promotion Attitude Scale (CCHPAS) were used in the study. Demographic characteristics were collected online with a 9-question form. KMO value (0.741) was found to be moderate. Bartlett Sphericity test (p=0.00) was found to be significant. The fact that these two values are significant shows that the survey is suitable for factor analysis. 4 factors were determined as a result of factor analysis. These 4 factors explain 60% of the variance. No statistically significant difference was found in both total scale and 4 factors in terms of gender (p>0.05). While no statistically significant difference was found for the first factor in terms of the state of having social media account (p>0.05), significant difference was found for the other factors and total scale score (p<0.05). It was also examined whether there were differences between factors and total scale score in terms of age groups, and while no statistically significant difference was found in terms of Factor 1, Factor 2 and Factor 4 (p>0.05), difference was found in terms of Factor 3 and total scale scores (p<0.05). As a result of the study, it was found that the participants had good level of awareness about cardiovascular health. Article visualizations:<img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0896/a.php" alt="Hit counter" />

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MEASUREMENT EQUIVALENCE OF THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE AFFECT SCHEDULE BETWEEN YOUNG-MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER ADULTS

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igz038.2591 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S705-S705

Author(s):

Jeongwoo Lee ◽

En-Jung Shon

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Negative Affect ◽

Short Form ◽

Measurement Equivalence ◽

Group Analysis ◽

Age Groups ◽

Measurement Model ◽

Future Research ◽

Positive And Negative Affect ◽

Middle Aged

Abstract A Short form of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS-SF) has been widely used to measure of affect in diverse cultural groups. Limited studies have been evaluated the measurement equivalence test of PANAS-SF in diverse age groups. This study examined whether parameters in the measurement model (two-factor model: positive and negative affect) is equivalent across the two age generations (young-middle aged: <65 years [n=1,122]; older adults : ≥65 years [n=1,817]). The sample was obtained from the 2012 Health and Retirement Study and Multiple Group Analysis was performed. The five items of determined, enthusiastic, inspired, alert, and excited reflected positive affect; and the five items of afraid, upset, scared, nervous, and distressed reflected negative affect. The configural model reported acceptable fit (X2= 904.98 [df = 64, p < .001], X 2/df =14.14, CFI =.93, GFI=.94, RMSEA=.06 [90% CI=.06 - .07]). When all factor loadings were constrained, it indicated measurement non-invariance status between young-middle aged and older adults (ΔX 2 = 56.03, Δdf = 8, p< .001, CFI=.93, ΔCFI=.004). Given findings of non-invariance on the full constrained model, the invariance test of each factor loading was performed additionally. Majority of negative items (Afraid, upset, scared, and nervous) and several positive items (determined and excited) were nonequivalent between the two groups. Variances in the measure between two age groups raise a number of issues for future research on affect assessment, suggesting cautious using of PANAS-SF in older adults.

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Do age and education predict performance of older adults on the d2 Test?

Psico ◽

10.15448/1980-8623.2018.2.27046 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 49 (2) ◽

pp. 119

Author(s):

Luis Henrique Paloski ◽

Adriano Medeiros da Cunha ◽

Camila Rosa de Oliveira ◽

Marianne Farina ◽

Valéria Gonzatti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Multiple Linear Regression ◽

Short Form ◽

Age Groups ◽

Geriatric Depression Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Partial Correlations ◽

State Examination ◽

One Way Anova

The objective of this study was to investigate the association of age and education in the performance of cognitively preserved older adults in the d2 Sustained-Attention Test, and to compare the results of different age groups and levels of schooling in this instrument. The sample was composed of 211 adults, 60 years of age or older, who were not institutionalized, and who completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Mini Mental State Examination, the Geriatric Depression Scale (short form), and the d2 Test. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, partial correlations, multiple linear regression and one-way ANOVA. The results of partial correlations and multiple linear regression showed that age and years of schooling demonstrated significant associations with all d2 Test scores, with age being the predictive variable that showed the greatest influence on the performance of the older adults. Comparison of performance in the d2 Test among the six groups according to the distribution by age group (60-69 years and 70 years or more) and by levels of schooling (primary, secondary and higher) showed that younger adults with a higher level of schooling scored better on the d2 Test, suggesting the need for normative data studies for this population.***Idade e escolaridade são preditoras de desempenho de adultos idosos no Teste d2?***O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a associação da idade e da escolaridade com o desempenho de idosos cognitivamente preservados no Teste d2 de Atenção Concentrada, além de comparar os resultados de diferentes grupos etários e de níveis de escolaridade nesse instrumento. Participaram 211 adultos com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos, não institucionalizados, que responderam a uma ficha de dados sociodemográficos, ao Mini Exame do Estado Mental, à Escala de Depressão Geriátrica (versão reduzida), e ao Teste d2. A análise dos dados foi conduzida por meio de estatística descritiva, correlações parciais, regressão linear múltipla e ANOVA de uma via (one-way ANOVA). Os resultados das correlações parciais e da regressão linear múltipla revelaram que a idade e os anos de escolaridade demonstraram associações significativas com todos os escores do Teste d2, sendo a idade a variável preditora que demonstrou maior influência no desempenho dos idosos. A comparação de desempenho no teste d2 entre os seis grupos conforme distribuição por faixa etária (60-69 anos e 70 anos ou mais) e por níveis de escolaridade (fundamental, médio e superior) demonstrou que os idosos mais jovens e com maior nível de escolaridade apresentam melhores pontuações no Teste d2, sugerindo a necessidade de estudos de dados normativos para essa população.

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Validation of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale–Short Form across different age groups in the Turkish context

International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance ◽

10.1007/s10775-018-9362-9 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 297-314 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Erkan Işık ◽

Firuzan Yeğin ◽

Sıddıka Koyuncu ◽

Ayşe Eser ◽

Fatma Çömlekciler ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Short Form ◽

Age Groups

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An exploratory study of financial well-being among Malaysian households

Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies ◽

10.1108/jabes-12-2019-0120 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 285-302

Author(s):

Nurul Shahnaz Mahdzan ◽

Rozaimah Zainudin ◽

Mohd Edil Abd Sukor ◽

Fauzi Zainir ◽

Wan Marhaini Wan Ahmad

Keyword(s):

Low Income ◽

Age Groups ◽

Well Being ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

High Income ◽

Primary Data ◽

Residential Areas ◽

Future Time ◽

Content Type ◽

Time Perspectives

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to empirically explore the financial well-being (FWB) of Malaysian households and to construct a subjective FWB index with present and future time perspectives.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 1,867 respondents across five major regions in Malaysia. Adapting the InCharge Financial Distress/Financial Well-being (IFDFW) Scale by Prawitz et al. (2006) and the method of computing an index by Devlin (2009), this study develops an FWB index using subjective measures that include future time perspectives (retirement). The index was employed to measure the FWB across low-, middle- and high-income groups and socio-demographic characteristics.FindingsThis study finds evidence that Malaysians' FWB is at an average level (46.8). Middle-income households' FWB (46.1) flanks between the financial well-being index (FWBI) levels of the low-income (37.4) and high-income households (58.7). Across age groups, education levels and employment sectors, the FWB of Malaysians significantly varies, although not across different ethnics, religions, zones and residential areas. Overall, the results suggest that the detrimental effects of FWB are perceived by all Malaysian households nationwide regardless of their religion, ethnicity and residential areas.Practical implicationsThe results of this study complement the other well-being indices used by policymakers and may serve as a useful input for government and policymakers for them to formulate appropriate strategies to promote higher FWB of Malaysian households based on their socio-demographic characteristics.Originality/valueThis study used primary data and developed a subjective FWB index that leverages on people's perceptions of their own financial well-being while including present and future time perspectives. The main contribution of this paper is to construct an index that is easily interpretable and that complements the existing FWB indices, and to identify the segments of society that have low vis-à-vis high FWB.

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Changes in work stress among doctors in Norway from 2010 to 2019: a study based on repeated surveys

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckz187.168 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽

Author(s):

J Rosta ◽

O G Aasland ◽

K Isaksson Rø

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Sickness Absence ◽

Work Stress ◽

Time Pressure ◽

Short Form ◽

Age Groups ◽

Good Health ◽

Health Care Reforms ◽

Reward Imbalance

Abstract Background Changes in the organization of health care can influence the doctors` working conditions, which may in turn impact on doctors` perception of work stress. Since high levels of work stress can affect both the doctors’ own health and the quality of patient care, it is of importance for public health. We studied changes in work stress among Norwegian doctors from 2010 to 2018-19, and the associations of high work stress with job positions, self-rated health and sickness absence in 2018-19. Methods The study populations consisted of representative samples of 1,500 to 2,200 doctors working as hospital doctors, general practitioners (GPs), private practice specialists and doctors in academia. Data were drawn from nationwide repeated postal surveys in 2010, 2016 and 2018-19 in Norway. Response rates were between 67%-73%. The main outcome measure was perception of work stress as measured by the validated short form of the Effort-Reward Imbalance Questionnaire (ERI). Linear mixed models, proportions with 95% confidence intervals and logistic regression model were used in the analyses. Results From 2010 to 2018-19, the scores on the effort items (time pressure, responsibility, demands) increased significantly and the scores on the reward items (recognition, job stability, promotion prospects, prestige) decreased significantly for GPs, but remained stable for doctors in other positions. The proportion of doctors with high levels of work stress increased significantly for GPs. In 2018-19, high levels of work stress were associated with being a GP as compared with other job positions, younger age groups, average or poor health vs. very good or good health, but not with sickness absence or gender. Conclusions During a nine-year-period, work stress increased significantly for GPs, but remained stable for other job positions. This may be partly due to several health care reforms. Less work stress may improve both the doctors` own health and the quality of health care. Key messages From 2010 to 2018-19 in Norway, the proportion of GPs with high levels of work stress increased, while it remained stable for doctors in other job positions. This study supports previous findings on the association between high levels of work stress and health.

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Depressiveness in preoperative period and postoperative recovery of orthopedic patients - preliminary results of prospective study

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/s0924-9338(11)72542-1 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 26 (S2) ◽

pp. 837-837

Author(s):

D. Ignjatovic Ristic ◽

V. Janjic ◽

B. Ristic ◽

B. Radmanovic

Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Short Form ◽

Age Groups ◽

Geriatric Depression Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Postoperative Recovery ◽

Preoperative Period ◽

Surgical Interventions ◽

Preliminary Results ◽

Orthopedic Patients

IntroductionDepression is often occurred after surgical interventions and may have serious consequences on postoperative recovery. The treatment of early discovered depressive symptoms may have strong influence on the recovery of operated orthopedic patients.Simple and quick instrument for detection and evaluation of depressive symptoms could be of great use to doctors.Work objectives are1) determine the prevalence of depressiveness in preoperative period in patients with scheduled surgical interventions, and2) validation of Geriatric Depression Scale - short form (GDS-SF) in detection of depressiveness.MethodA sample of 120 orthopedic patients is the part of larger sample in prospective research of depressiveness in patients in preoperative period with scheduled surgical interventions (except cardio-surgical). For estimation of depressiveness we used battery of tests (GDS-SF, BDI - Beck's depression scale, MDI - major depressive disorder questionnaire), and patients were tested 3 times: to 14 days prior the surgery, 7 and 90 days after the surgery. Validation of GDS-SF was examined compared to BDI according to age and gender of examinees.ResultsIn preliminary sample of 120 orthopedic patients with scheduled orthopedic interventions, prevalence of depressiveness is greater than prevalence of depressiveness in general population (p < 0.001). Depressiveness is much more present in women than in men (p < 0.001). Correlation of depressive scores in BDI and in GDS-SF is satisfactory for all age groups.ConclusionPreliminary results indicate on further research of depressiveness in preoperative period in order to confirm validation of GDS-SF as simpler alternative for early detection of depressiveness.

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Social determinants of health and well-being among municipal school children in Mumbai

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20175772 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 144

Author(s):

Yasmeen K. Kazi ◽

Anita G. Shenoy ◽

Gajanan D. Velhal ◽

Suresh D. Mate ◽

Sudam R. Suryawanshi

Keyword(s):

Social Determinants ◽

Age Groups ◽

Risk Behaviour ◽

Perceived Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Preventive Action ◽

School Students ◽

The Social ◽

Health And Well Being

Background: HBSC seeks to identify and explore the extent of the inequalities related to socioeconomic status (SES), age and gender among the younger age group, and highlight the need for preventive action. Hence, this study was carried out, to find out the social context as a determinant of their health and well-being. The objectives of the study were to study the socio-demographic characteristics of the students; to find the social determinants and its association with their perceived health outcomes.Methods: The study was carried out among 426 Municipal school students in Mumbai. They were enquired about their socio demographic characteristics, their personal habits and behaviour, relationship with their parents, siblings and friends, performance in school, academic pressures, and also about any health related complaints if they had. Results: The study shows less communication of students with their parents, more so with their fathers’. Students were seen to have more friends and would also spend more time with them, especially boys. Academic achievement was better among girls and those from less affluent families and it also showed a dip in the higher age groups. Regular consumption of breakfast, fruits, vegetables was seen less among girls and older students. Boys and those from less affluent families were seen to be more involved in high risk behaviour. Conclusions: All the factors mentioned in the study are shown to have adverse effects on the perceived health outcome of the students. These social factors need to be addressed to improve the health and well-being of the younger generations.

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