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Factorial structure and psychometric properties of the reminiscence functions scale
Annie Robitaille1, Philippe Cappeliez, Daniel Coulombe
1School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada. annierobitaille@hotmail.com
Objectives:
This study reports on the psychometric properties and the factorial structure of the Reminiscence Functions Scale (RFS), a 43-item self-report instrument used to assess the frequencies of reminiscence for distinct functions.
Method:
The factorial validity (exploratory factor analysis, n = 453; confirmatory factor analysis, n = 456), the invariance of factorial structure across gender (males = 228; females = 240), and psychometric properties were examined.
Results:
They support an eight-factor structure similar to the original one, yet question the value of a few of the items. Cronbach's alphas for the various subscales ranged from 0.76 to 0.87. Test-retest reliability ranged from r = 0.48-0.63.
Conclusion:
The RFS is confirmed as a psychometrically sound instrument for use in research on the functions of reminiscence with samples of older adults.
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