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Domain-Specific Views on Aging and Preparation for Age-Related Changes—Development and Validation of Three Brief Scales

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  • Anna E Kornadt
  • Thomas M Hess
  • Klaus Rothermund
  • Derek Isaacowitz

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ObjectivesWe developed brief versions of our questionnaires to assess domain-specific views on aging (age stereotypes and future self-views) and preparation for age-related changes.MethodsThe brief scales were validated in an online study with N = 301 participants aged 23–88 years.ResultsMean values across domains show a differentiated picture for all 3 constructs, yielding evidence for the multidimensionality of views on aging and preparation for age-related changes. Rating profiles for the brief versions were similar to the long versions of the questionnaires, attesting to the equivalence of the brief and long scales. Within-domain correlations between the 3 constructs were also higher than between-domain correlations, further substantiating the claim of domain-specificity with regard to the predictive validity of the brief scales.DiscussionThe new brief versions of the scales can be recommended for a differentiated assessment of views on aging and preparation for age-related changes when short forms of measurement are required.

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  • Anna E Kornadt & Thomas M Hess & Klaus Rothermund & Derek Isaacowitz, 2020. "Domain-Specific Views on Aging and Preparation for Age-Related Changes—Development and Validation of Three Brief Scales," The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, The Gerontological Society of America, vol. 75(2), pages 303-307.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:geronb:v:75:y:2020:i:2:p:303-307.
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