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A framework for understanding modifications to measures for diverse populations.

Anita L Stewart¹, Angela D Thrasher, Jack Goldberg

¹Institute for Health & Aging, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA. anita.stewart@ucsf.edu

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Summary

Adapting self-report measures for diverse populations is crucial for studying health disparities. This framework guides researchers on modifying instruments for ethnic minorities and older adults, ensuring research validity.

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Area of Science:

Health disparities research
Psychometrics
Sociology

Background:

Self-report measures are essential for studying health disparities in ethnic minorities and vulnerable older populations.
Existing instruments, often developed on mainstream populations, may require adaptation for diverse groups.
Limited guidance exists on modifying these measures for research with varied populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a framework of issues to consider when modifying self-report measures for diverse populations.
To provide guidance on adapting instruments for research on health disparities in ethnic minorities and older adults.

Main Methods:

Review of reasons for measure modification.
Identification of information sources for modification.
Categorization of modification types used by researchers.
Recommendations for testing and reporting modified measures.

Main Results:

A framework outlining considerations for adapting self-report measures.
Guidance on the process of modification, including data utilization and types of changes.
Emphasis on the importance of rigorous testing and transparent reporting of adapted measures.

Conclusions:

The presented framework initiates a discussion on appropriate guidelines for adapting measures.
Encourages dialogue on best practices for researchers studying ethnically diverse populations.
Highlights the need for standardized approaches to ensure the validity of adapted instruments.