Psychometric properties of the Swedish version of the selection, optimization, compensation questionnaire

Abstract

The Swedish version of the 12-item SOC questionnaire showed deficiencies in a test of internal consistency because of two items in the ES subscale, and these two items were deleted. A consequence of the reduction is a weakening of the ES subscale and thereby to some extent the SOC questionnaire in total. Further testing is advisable. However, the 10-item SOC questionnaire was acceptable in a test of validity and reliability.

Successful Aging at Work: Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of Selection, Optimization and Compensation Questionnaire

“…The Japanese version showed adequate reliability coefficients, ranging from 0.67 to 0.82 for the different subscales (Okabayashi, 2014 ). Moreover, the Swedish version showed also adequate stability with a 2-week interval, and stable correlations with the self-esteem and coping questionnaires used in the study (Viglund et al, 2013 ). Finally, the Chinese version found satisfactory internal consistency coefficients ranging from 0.60 to 0.65 (Chou and Chi, 2001 ).…”

“…Empirical findings showed satisfying psychometric properties and adequate correlations between the original scale and the adapted versions. Furthermore, as SOC is focused on subjective experiences regarding aging, also adaptation processes to different cultures showed adequate results, as Japan, China or Sweden (Chou and Chi, 2001 ; Viglund et al, 2013 ; Okabayashi, 2014 ). The Japanese version showed adequate reliability coefficients, ranging from 0.67 to 0.82 for the different subscales (Okabayashi, 2014 ).…”

“…Hence, SOC strategies, as behaviors intended to cope with age-related changes in job resources, could later influence employees' outcomes. Despite the adaptation of the SOC questionnaire to different languages (Chou and Chi, 2001 ; Viglund et al, 2013 ; Okabayashi, 2014 ), there was no adapted version of this instrument in Spanish.…”

Translation and validation of the wound‐specific quality of life instrument Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule in a Swedish population

“…This version was sent to the creators of the original version of the instrument. They evaluated the translation and adjustments made, and gave their approval, a method to further ensure the quality of the translation and used in other translation and validation studies .…”

Self-regulation among youth in four Western cultures

“…In addition to Germany, the measure has been validated and used with adult samples in other cultures, including China (Chou & Chi, 2001) and Sweden (Viglund et al, 2012).…”