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Measuring Stress and Coping in Later Adulthood: Examining the Psychometric Properties of the Revised Stress
Rhiannon Y Ueberholz1, Lauren Hytman1, Carmen Dang1
1Department of Psychology, Institute for Stress and Wellbeing Research, https://ror.org/05g13zd79Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Background:
Cognitive and behavioral factors contribute to the mitigation of stress-related health outcomes in later life. Given that stress management interventions for older adults are an important target for healthcare, there is a need for a relatively short and standardized assessment tool to comprehensively measure stress and coping in later adulthood while minimizing the burden on participants. The Stress Assessment Inventory (SAI), a 123-item measure designed to assess stress and coping resources in younger adults.
Objective:
The objective of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the SAI in 294 older adults.
Methods:
The SAI was evaluated on its dimensionality, reliability, and validity.
Findings:
A shortened SAI is proposed for older adults, with good internal consistency and criterion validity. The Revised SAI was found to have a three-factor model that captures Adaptive Cognitive Resources, Maladaptive Behavioral and Cognitive Habits, and Adaptive Health Habits.
Discussion:
The current study supports the use of the Revised SAI in community-dwelling older adult populations as a comprehensive tool to assess stress and coping for use by researchers and healthcare professionals.
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