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Subjective well-being measures: reliability and validity among Spanish elders

W A Stock1, M A Okun, J Gómez Benito

  • 1Arizona State University, Tempe.

International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1994
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This study translated and validated three morale and life satisfaction scales for elderly Spanish speakers. Results showed good reliability and validity, supporting their use in diverse populations.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychometrics
  • Cross-cultural Psychology

Background:

  • Assessing morale and life satisfaction in aging populations is crucial for well-being.
  • Existing scales often require translation and validation for non-English speaking groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To translate and validate the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale, Life Satisfaction Index, and Affect Balance Scale into Castilian Spanish and Catalan.
  • To evaluate the reliability and validity of these translated scales in an elderly Spanish population.

Main Methods:

  • Translation of three established psychological scales into Castilian Spanish and Catalan.
  • Interviews conducted with 151 elderly individuals residing in Spain.
  • Reliability and validity analyses, including factor structure assessment.

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Main Results:

  • Reliability estimates for the Life Satisfaction Index and Affect Balance Scale were comparable to English versions.
  • Reliability for the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale was somewhat lower than English versions.
  • Validity estimates were consistent with prior research; factor structures generally fit the data, albeit with lower loadings.

Conclusions:

  • The translated scales demonstrate acceptable reliability and validity for use with elderly Spanish speakers.
  • These validated instruments can facilitate cross-cultural research on aging and well-being.
  • Further research may explore optimizing the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale for this population.