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Successful Aging : A Psychosocial Resources Model for Very Old Adults
Joint Authors
Johnson, Mary Ann
Martin, Peter
Randall, G. Kevin
Poon, Leonard W.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Abstract EN
Objectives.
Using data from the first two phases of the Georgia Centenarian Study, we proposed a latent factor structure for the Duke OARS domains: Economic Resources, Mental Health, Activities of Daily Living, Physical Health, and Social Resources.
Methods.
Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted on two waves of the Georgia Centenarian Study to test a latent variable measurement model of the five resources; nested model testing was employed to assess the final measurement model for equivalency of factor structure over time.
Results.
The specified measurement model fit the data well at Time 1.
However, at Time 2, Social Resources only had one indicator load significantly and substantively.
Supplemental analyses demonstrated that a model without Social Resources adequately fit the data.
Factorial invariance over time was confirmed for the remaining four latent variables.
Discussion.
This study’s findings allow researchers and clinicians to reduce the number of OARS questions asked of participants.
This has practical implications because increased difficulties with hearing, vision, and fatigue in older adults may require extended time or multiple interviewer sessions to complete the battery of OARS questions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Randall, G. Kevin& Martin, Peter& Johnson, Mary Ann& Poon, Leonard W.. 2012. Successful Aging : A Psychosocial Resources Model for Very Old Adults. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509396
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Randall, G. Kevin…[et al.]. Successful Aging : A Psychosocial Resources Model for Very Old Adults. Journal of Aging Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Randall, G. Kevin& Martin, Peter& Johnson, Mary Ann& Poon, Leonard W.. Successful Aging : A Psychosocial Resources Model for Very Old Adults. Journal of Aging Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509396
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-509396