Abstract
Background: The world's aging is a global phenomenon. The active aging framework responds to this phenomenon by emphasizing on the connections between good health, participation, and security in the lives of older people. Objectives: This study developed a novel measurement of active aging for older people by integrating the international concept with specific features of Thailand. Materials and methods: Active aging measurement components were generated through relevant literature reviews, with content validity examined by experts. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were used for examining measurement reliability. Two hundred older people living in Chiang Mai Province participated in a pilot survey. Results: The active aging measurement was composed of four components including health, social participation, security, and enabling an environment for active aging. Good internal consistency was represented overall by Cronbach’s alpha=0.77, while the test-retest reliability value was 0.89. Conclusion: The active aging measurement was developed for older people. It is a valid and reliable measure of an active aging index.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 150-158 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Journal of Associated Medical Sciences |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2023 Jan 1 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Health Professions (miscellaneous)
- Occupational Therapy
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Health Information Management
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