Development of a Structured Interview to Explore Interpersonal Schema of Older Adults Living Alone Based on Autobiographical Memory

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ID15463581
AutoresYunna Kwan (0000-0001-6673-2042, Duksung Women's University), Sungwon Choi (0000-0002-0054-9808, Duksung Women's University), Tae Rim Eom (National Health Insurance Service), Tae Hui Kim (0000-0003-0133-5227, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, autor de correspondencia)
Año2021
Volumen18
Número5
Páginas2316-2316
Fecha de publicación2021-02-26
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
EditorialMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph18052316
PMID33652880
OpenAlexW3134474189
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas1
Referencias citadas46

With a growing public interest in the social health of older adults, studies focusing on social networks and interpersonal relationships of older adults are needed. The present study was conducted to develop a structured interview to evaluate the interpersonal schema based on Self-Defining Memory of older adults. First, the word cues that the older adults often report on interpersonal events were confirmed. Next, the indices and scoring rules were prepared, including Relationship frequency (RF), Conflict frequency (CF), Dominance mean (Dm), and Warmth mean (Wm). Healthy older adults living alone (mean age = 71.81, SD = 3.95) were interviewed. Finally, the correlation between each index and Short form of Korean Inventory of Interpersonal Problems Circumplex Scales (KIIP-SC) was analyzed for criterion validity. The inter-rater reliability was substantial (Kappa = 0.61~0.66). Based on the analysis of criterion validity, the indices of CF, Dm, and Wm indices showed an appropriate level of criterion validity. This study developed a structural interview based on a novel system of reporting autobiographical memory and established indices with appropriate validity to evaluate interpersonal relationships. The interview is expected to identify the characteristics of interpersonal relationships of the older adults and contribute to the establishment of the older adults' community accordingly

Construct validity · Criterion validity · Developmental psychology · Interpersonal communication · Interpersonal relationship · Psychometrics · Schema (genetic algorithms · Aging and Gerontology Research · Clinical Psychology · Family Support in Illness · Identity, Memory, and Therapy · Psychology · Social Psychology