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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
Summary
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.
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.