Questionnaire measures of self-directed ageing stereotype in older adults: a systematic review of measurement properties

Burton, Amy; Dean, Sarah; Demeyin, Weyinmi; Reeves, Jessica

doi:10.1007/s10433-020-00574-7

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“…The associations between SPA and MCR was still unknown. Due to its excellent psychometric characteristics, multi-faced SPA could be measured using Brief version of Aging Perception Questionnaires (B-APQ) [ 20 , 21 ]. Positive rather than negative control of SPA related to short delay memory, processing speed, and executive function in older adulthood [ 22 ].…”

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Association between positive control in self-perceptions of aging and motoric cognitive risk syndrome among Chinese community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study

Yao

Luo

et al. 2023

BMC Geriatr

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Background Self-perceptions of aging (SPA) are important psychosocial factors that lead to a wide range of outcomes including dementia. However, the relationships between positive SPA and motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR) which is a predementia syndrome are still unknown. This study aimed to reveal the associations of positive control and aging awareness of SPA with the risk of MCR and its components. Methods A cross-sectional design was conducted among 1137 Chinese community-dwelling older adults. Positive control and aging awareness were defined by two dimensions of SPA (Positive control and Timeline chronic). MCR was determined according to definition. Multivariable logistic regression was used to examine the associations. Results The overall prevalence of MCR was 11.5% (mean age = 71.62 ± 5.22). After adjusting for depression, anxiety, and cognitive function, positive control was associated with reduced risk of MCR (OR = 0.624, 95% CI 0.402–0.969, P = 0.036), subjective cognitive complaints (SCC) (OR = 0.687, 95% CI 0.492–0.959, P = 0.027), and gait speed (GS) (OR = 0.377, 95% CI 0.197–0.720, P = 0.003), respectively. Aging awareness was merely related to increased risk of MCR (OR = 1.386, 95% CI 1.062–1.810, P = 0.016). Conclusions This study highlights the crucial associations of positive control and aging awareness with MCR and its components. Our results emphasize that positive belief in control and adaptive aging awareness might be promising targets for preventing MCR.

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Association between positive control in self-perceptions of aging and motoric cognitive risk syndrome among Chinese community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study

Yao

Luo

et al. 2023

BMC Geriatr

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“…Apart from concise, theory‐based, and multidimensional features of B‐APQ, it is worth mentioning that the B‐APQ has some other advantages. First, a systematic review exploring measurement properties of all kinds of ageing stereotype questionnaires recently concluded that B‐APQ might be the most suitable assessment tool of SPA at present for its reasonable psychometric properties 31 . Second, B‐APQ, together with other similar short versions of APQ, have been widely used in multiple cultures such as Ireland, 3 Malaysia, 32 Turkey, 33 Iran, 34 and China 35 .…”

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“…First, a systematic review exploring measurement properties of all kinds of ageing stereotype questionnaires recently concluded that B‐APQ might be the most suitable assessment tool of SPA at present for its reasonable psychometric properties. 31 Second, B‐APQ, together with other similar short versions of APQ, have been widely used in multiple cultures such as Ireland, 3 Malaysia, 32 Turkey, 33 Iran, 34 and China. 35 For example, B‐APQ was used to examine the predictive roles of negative SPA on physical, psychological, and behavioural outcomes in Ireland where age stereotypes became more and more negative.…”

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Latent profile analysis of self‐perceptions of ageing among Chinese community‐dwelling older adults

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Background Self‐perceptions of ageing (SPA) is an important predictor for physical and mental health of older adults in successful ageing. SPA is mainly studied from negative or positive perspectives using variable‐centred methodologies. The aim of the current study was to explore distinct profiles of SPA among Chinese community‐dwelling older adults using a person‐centred method and validate the SPA profiles by examining associations with psychological outcomes. Methods Participants aged 65 and over were randomly divided into test and validation samples (n = 451, respectively). SPA was measured by the Brief Ageing Perceptions Questionnaire using latent profile analysis. Results Three SPA profiles were identified. One adaptive subgroup was designated as ‘Low ageing awareness and high positive control’ (LAPC, 84.7% and 75% in both samples, respectively). Two maladaptive SPA subgroups were designated as ‘Low positive consequences and control’ (LPCC, 3.9% and 8.2% in both samples, respectively), and ‘High ageing awareness and negative control’ (HANC, 11.4% and 16.8% in both samples, respectively). Similar to negative/positive SPA, the HANC and LAPC subgroups showed the highest and lowest levels of depressive symptoms and cognitive decline. Low cognitive function was found in the LPCC subgroup. Conclusions These findings highlight the heterogeneity of older adults' SPA. SPA profiles may aid community healthcare providers in China to identify individuals with high risk of maladaptive SPA and to tailor targeted interventions for psychological health in later life. Distinct SPA profiles require different interventions targeting negative or positive control or both aspects. More positive control strategies might be beneficial for cognitive functioning in older adults from the LPCC subgroup.

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“…Jung and Siedlecki [ 49 ] obtained good results with a four-item subscale. However, a recent review of measurement properties [ 50 ] has pointed out that the numerous modifications and inconsistencies of the ATOA have made an assessment of the quality of the subscale very difficult.…”

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“…The authors of the review [ 50 ] also raise concerns about the use of the ATOA and do not recommend subscale as a measure of ageing self-stereotype. On the other hand, according to recent studies, the ATOA, as an example of an indicator of awareness of ageing processes, produces compelling results on various aspects of the lives of older adults [ 27 , 28 ].…”

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Scaling Down the PGCM Scale to Assess Views on Ageing More Efficiently: Finding a New Alternative

Doseděl

Menšíková

Vidovičová

2020

IJERPH

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The aim of the study is to present a new and efficient way of measuring the quality of life among older populations, with special attention to morale, positive outlook on life and ageing. The measure is based on the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale (PGCM), originally consisting of 22 items. The growing numbers and proportions of older people among European populations has increased the need to obtain more reliable data on their needs, values, life experiences and overall quality of life. Using data from six surveys conducted in the Czech Republic, we have formulated a three-item positive outlook on life and ageing (POLA) scale. Our analyses are divided into three steps: (1) constructing the scale and testing its internal consistency; (2) testing the scale’s external validity using mean comparisons and correlation coefficients; and (3) determining the factors affecting a positive outlook on later life, such as gender and education. We have confirmed that the three-item approach to measuring positive outlook on ageing as a part of morale is highly applicable to surveys, producing compelling results in assessing important quality-of-life sub-concepts, such as subjective health, subjective age, and loneliness.

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Questionnaire measures of self-directed ageing stereotype in older adults: a systematic review of measurement properties

Cited by 11 publications

References 116 publications

Association between positive control in self-perceptions of aging and motoric cognitive risk syndrome among Chinese community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study

Association between positive control in self-perceptions of aging and motoric cognitive risk syndrome among Chinese community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study

Latent profile analysis of self‐perceptions of ageing among Chinese community‐dwelling older adults

Scaling Down the PGCM Scale to Assess Views on Ageing More Efficiently: Finding a New Alternative

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