Using the Satisfaction with Life Scale in People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Validation Study in Different European Countries
Joint Authors
Lucas-Carrasco, Ramona
Den Oudsten, Brenda L.
Eser, Erhan
Power, Michael J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Background.
Overall, people with chronic illnesses have lower life satisfaction compared to nonclinical populations.
The objective of this international study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Methods.
PD patients ( n = 350 ) were recruited and interviewed at different specialized services in the United Kingdom, Spain, Czech Republic, Italy, and The Netherlands.
A questionnaire set including a measure of life satisfaction, quality of life (QoL), self-reported health and disability status, and sociodemographic information was used.
Acceptability, reliability, and validity were examined.
Results.
The internal consistency was good (α = 0.81).
The scale structure was satisfactory (comparative fit index = 0.99; root mean square error of approximation = 0.08).
The SWLS was able to discriminate between healthy and unhealthy, disabled and nondisabled, and those perceiving a more severe impact of the disability on their lives.
Concurrent validity using multiple linear regression models confirmed associations between SWLS and QoL and age.
Conclusions.
This study is the first to report on the use of the SWLS in PD patients in different European countries.
It is a useful tool in assessing satisfaction with life in PD patients through the continuum of care.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lucas-Carrasco, Ramona& Den Oudsten, Brenda L.& Eser, Erhan& Power, Michael J.. 2014. Using the Satisfaction with Life Scale in People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Validation Study in Different European Countries. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1050587
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lucas-Carrasco, Ramona…[et al.]. Using the Satisfaction with Life Scale in People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Validation Study in Different European Countries. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1050587
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lucas-Carrasco, Ramona& Den Oudsten, Brenda L.& Eser, Erhan& Power, Michael J.. Using the Satisfaction with Life Scale in People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Validation Study in Different European Countries. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1050587
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1050587