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

J 2020

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

DOSEDĚL, Tomáš, Tereza MENŠÍKOVÁ and Lucie VIDOVIĆOVÁ

Basic information

Original name

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

Authors

DOSEDĚL, Tomáš (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Tereza MENŠÍKOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Lucie VIDOVIĆOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution)

Edition

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Basel, MDPI, 2020, 1660-4601

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

50401 Sociology

Country of publisher

Switzerland

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

article - open access

Impact factor

Impact factor: 3.390

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14230/20:00114877

Organization unit

Faculty of Social Studies

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17249414

UT WoS

000602766200001

Keywords in English

views on ageing; measurement; Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale; PGCM; ATOA; morale; quality of life; positive outlook; POLA

Abstract

V originále

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.

Links

TJ03000002, research and development project

Name: Genderové cesty exkluze v sociálních vztazích ve stáří pohledem životní dráhy a jejich dopad na zdraví a pohodu. (Acronym: GENPATH)

Investor: Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, GENDER-NET Plus

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ijerph-17-09414-1.pdf

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DOSEDĚL, Tomáš, Tereza MENŠÍKOVÁ and Lucie VIDOVIĆOVÁ. Scaling Down the PGCM Scale to Assess Views on Ageing More Efficiently : Finding a New Alternative. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Basel: MDPI, 2020, vol. 17, No 24, p. 1-12. ISSN 1660-4601. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17249414.

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DOSEDĚL, Tomáš, Tereza MENŠÍKOVÁ and Lucie VIDOVI$\backslash$'COVÁ. Scaling Down the PGCM Scale to Assess Views on Ageing More Efficiently : Finding a New Alternative. \textit{International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health}. Basel: MDPI, 2020, vol.~17, No~24, p.~1-12. ISSN~1660-4601. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17249414.

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