Development of a short form of the Attitudes to Ageing Questionnaire (AAQ)

Laidlaw, Ken; Kishita, Naoko; Shenkin, Susan D.; Power, Michael

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“…Two additional scales met two of the three minimum criteria for psychometric validation (structural validity and internal consistency) and may benefit from further modifications to resolve the current inconsistent rating (±) for content validity. The first is the Attitudes to Aging Questionnaire, which was assessed by nine different studies (with some studies conducted by the same group and possibly using overlapping data (Laidlaw et al, 2018, 2007; Lucas-Carrasco et al, 2013; Shenkin et al, 2014)). It consists of 24 statements about old age divided into three subscales, and ranked on a 5-point Likert scale (Laidlaw et al, 2007).…”

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A systematic review of existing ageism scales

Ayalon

Dolberg

Mikulionienė

et al. 2019

Ageing Research Reviews

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A systematic review of existing ageism scales

Ayalon

Dolberg

Mikulionienė

et al. 2019

Ageing Research Reviews

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“…The PC subscale contributed the most to the overall WHOQOL‐OLD score. PC focuses on items primarily related to health and the experience of ageing itself; therefore, a subjective individualized psychological perspective on health is assessed . Based on the PC scores, we believe that QOL may be better in older adults who have positive attitudes to PC and exercising.…”

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“…The AAQ provides a means to measure ageing‐related stereotypes and to assess losses and gains associated with ageing. The subscale structure of the AAQ has been established in 15 countries by using classical and modern psychometric methods . The AAQ contains 24 items representing three subscales: (i) psychosocial loss (PL); (ii) physical change (PC); and (iii) psychological growth (PG).…”

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Attitudes to ageing and their relationship with quality of life in older adults in Turkey

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Aim: With the increase in life expectancy, it has become necessary to expand our knowledge of how older individuals perceive their own ageing and how ageing affects their quality of life. The aim of the study was to determine older adults' attitudes towards ageing and the relationship between attitudes and quality of life among community-dwelling older adults in Turkey. Methods: This cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted in Zonguldak, Turkey. The sample included 999 community-dwelling older adults, who were selected from five family health centres. The data were collected between April and June 2015 by using the Attitudes to Aging Questionnaire and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument-Older Adults Module. A hierarchical multiple regression analysis was conducted to test the predictive value of attitude to ageing on quality of life. Results: Multiple regression analysis revealed that the subscales of Attitudes to Ageing Questionnaire (psychosocial loss (β = −0.289), physical change (β = 0.296), and psychological growth (β = 0.279)) were statistically significant predictors of quality of life. Attitudes to ageing explained 46.6% of the quality of life among community-dwelling older adults in Turkey (R 2 = 0.466). Conclusion: The significant impact of attitudes to ageing on quality of life suggests the need for better recognition of attitudes to ageing in older adults.

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“…Cronbach's α for this study was 0.89. Attitudes to aging were examined by the short version of the Attitudes to Aging Questionnaire (AAQ) [46]. Participants were required to rate 12 items referring to negative (e.g., "I feel excluded from things because of my age") and positive (e.g., "Growing old has been easier than I thought") aspects of aging using a Likert scale ranging from 1 (completely disagree) to 5 (completely agree).…”

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Ageist Attitudes Are Associated with Will-to-Live and Moderated by Age, Medical Conditions and Attitudes toward Aging

Gvili

Bodner

2021

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The extent to which older adults’ ageist attitudes associate with their will-to-live has barely been studied. Moreover, whether this effect is moderated by older adults’ age, medical conditions, and attitudes toward their own aging has not been investigated. These associations were examined by two studies. Study 1 examined the relationship between ageist attitudes and will-to-live among individuals aged 48–97, and the moderating roles of age and medical conditions on this connection. Study 2 reassessed this connection in a new sample of older adults (people aged 60–94 years) and examined the moderating role of their attitudes toward aging in this regard. In line with the hypothesis of the first study, ageist attitudes and will-to-live were negatively associated among older adults with more medical conditions. In accordance with the hypotheses of study 2, the ageist attitudes and will-to-live connection was reconstructed, and when regressed on the ageist attitudes × attitudes toward aging interaction, it remained significant only among those with increased ageist attitudes. These findings demonstrate the negative effect that ageist attitudes may have on will-to-live, especially among the very old, and particularly when their health deteriorates, and support the utility of interventions aimed at increasing their will-to-live.

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Development of a short form of the Attitudes to Ageing Questionnaire (AAQ)

Abstract: The AAQ-SF is a robust measure of attitudes toward aging, which can reduce respondent burden when used within longer questionnaire batteries or longitudinal research. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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A systematic review of existing ageism scales

A systematic review of existing ageism scales

Attitudes to ageing and their relationship with quality of life in older adults in Turkey

Ageist Attitudes Are Associated with Will-to-Live and Moderated by Age, Medical Conditions and Attitudes toward Aging

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