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Assessing affect in the elderly.

D Gallagher

    Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    This review covers assessment tools for emotions in older adults, focusing on common negative emotions like depression and anxiety. It differentiates diagnostic tools from screening methods for mental health in the elderly.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Psychology
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Older adults frequently experience significant negative emotions such as depression, anxiety, and hostility.
    • Assessing emotional well-being in the elderly is crucial for clinical intervention and support.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review various interview and self-report measures for assessing emotions in older persons.
    • To emphasize instruments evaluating depression, anxiety, and hostility in the elderly population.
    • To distinguish between diagnostic and screening/evaluation tools for emotional distress.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on psychological assessment instruments.
    • Categorization of measures based on application (diagnostic vs. screening).
    • Analysis of multidimensional scales assessing a range of emotions, including positive affect.

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    Main Results:

    • A variety of validated instruments exist for assessing emotions in older adults.
    • Specific tools are highlighted for evaluating depression, anxiety, and hostility.
    • The review differentiates instruments for diagnostic purposes versus those for screening and distress evaluation.

    Conclusions:

    • Selection of appropriate assessment tools depends on the specific clinical or research goals.
    • Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each instrument is vital for accurate emotional assessment in the elderly.
    • Further research is needed to refine and develop comprehensive emotional assessment strategies for older populations.