Design and psychometric properties of the family support for older people questionnaire

Abstract

Background and objectivesThe population of older people is increasing across the world. Older people need care and support from their families to be able to live independently. This study aimed to design and evaluate the psychometric properties of the family support for older people (FSOP) questionnaire.MethodsIn this instrument development study using a mixed-methods design, the psychometric properties of the FSOP questionnaire in terms of validity and reliability were evaluated.ResultsThe FSOP questionnaire consisted of 50 items in six domains. It was shown to have appropriate qualitative and quantitative validities (score > 1.5). The indicators of content validity (CVR > 0.62, ICVI ≥ 0.80, and SCVI > 0.94) and confirmatory factor analysis (indexes of χ2/df = 2.50, CFI = 0.96, GFI = 0.97, AGFI = 0.96, NNFI = 0.96, PNFI = 0.89, TLI = 0.96, and RMSEA = 0.06) were satisfactory. Cronbach's alpha coefficient for reliability was 0.94, indicating an optimal score.ConclusionsHealthcare providers and family caregivers are suggested to use the FSOP questionnaire for improving the quality of life of older people at home.

Research status and hotspots of social frailty in older adults: a bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2022

“…Given the increasingly severe aging trend in China, where over 50% of older adults individuals are empty-nesters, it is estimated that by 2030, empty-nesters will account for 90% of the total number of older adults ( Su et al, 2020 ). The lack of companionship from family and friends can reduce the degree of family care ( Shamsikhani et al, 2023 ) and social participation ( Su et al, 2020 ), potentially leading to social frailty among the older adults. Therefore, further exploration and prediction of social frailty in the older adults are crucial.…”