Psychometric Properties of the Lasher and Faulkender Anxiety about Aging Scale (AAS) among Iranian Older Adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16945945 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Amir H Pakpour (0000-0002-8798-5345, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences), Shamsedin Namjoo (0000-0003-4345-7003, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences), Khadijeh Sabahiazar (Tabriz University of Medical Sciences), Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi (0000-0003-3284-9749, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences), Vijay Kumar Chattu (0000-0001-9840-8335, University of Toronto, corresponding author), Hamid Allahverdipour (0000-0003-3700-6185, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 829-837 |
| Publication date | 2021-07-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2174-8144 • E-ISSN: 2254-9625 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ejihpe11030060 |
| PMID | 34563073 |
| OpenAlex | W3133390328 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 18 |
(1) Background: The older adult population of society is exposed to multiple stressors daily, such as the loss of loved ones, dysfunctional mobility, financial dependence, and suffering from numerous chronic illnesses. The present study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Anxiety about Aging Scale among older adults in Iran. (2) Methods: A sample of 703 community-dwelling older adults was recruited and screened using a standardized tool. The mean age of participants was 69.4 ± 8.1 years. The majority of participants were male (59.2%), married (66.6%), and illiterate (79.7%). A ‘forward-backward’ translation method was used in developing the Iranian version of the AAS for assessing the psychometric properties among older adults. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and the Rasch model were used for construct validity. (3) Results: Applying CFA indicated that the model’s four original factors are the best solution, representing 55% of the total variance. The result of the CFA showed that this four-factor model had a good fit for the data. The findings were also confirmed by Rasch analysis. (4) Conclusions: The Persian version of the AAS is valid and reliable for measuring aging anxiety among Iranian older adults
Anxiety · Confirmatory factor analysis · Construct validity · Developmental psychology · Dysfunctional family · Population · Psychiatry · Psychometrics · Rasch model · Structural equation modeling · Clinical Psychology · Health and Well-being Studies · Medicine · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |