New Psychometric Evidence of the Life Satisfaction Scale in Older Adults: An Exploratory Graph Analysis Approach
The objective of the present study was to analyze the psychometric properties of a life satisfaction scale in older Peruvian adults using an exploratory graph analysis (EGA) approach. A total of 407 older adults aged between 60 and 95 years (M = 69.5; SD = 6.7) from three comprehensive elderly care...
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| description | The objective of the present study was to analyze the psychometric properties of a life satisfaction scale in older Peruvian adults using an exploratory graph analysis (EGA) approach. A total of 407 older adults aged between 60 and 95 years (M = 69.5; SD = 6.7) from three comprehensive elderly care centers (CIAMs) in Lima, Peru, were recruited. A non-probabilistic convenience sampling was used. The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) was analyzed using EGA with the Gaussian GLASSO model to assess its dimensionality and structural consistency. The relationship with other variables was analyzed using scales such as the GAD-7 and PHQ-9. The network structure of the SWLS indicates a single dimension. Additionally, network loadings (nodes) were examined, showing high values (>0.35) for most items except item 1, which had a moderate loading (>0.25). Structural reliability showed that a single dimension was identified 100% of the time. The post hoc CFA considering the unidimensional network structure obtained through EGA showed satisfactory fit (χ2/df = 3.48, CFI = 0.96, TLI = 0.92, SRMR = 0.02, RMSEA = 0.07 [90% CI 0.05, 0.08]). Finally, internal consistency reliability was acceptable (ω = 0.92). The SWLS measure is robust and consistent. These findings are a valuable reference for advancing research on aging in Peru, as they provide a practical, valid, and reliable measure. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-549fea6be7444902b523344526e1d4892025-08-20T02:11:15ZengMDPI AGGeriatrics2308-34172024-09-019511110.3390/geriatrics9050111New Psychometric Evidence of the Life Satisfaction Scale in Older Adults: An Exploratory Graph Analysis ApproachJulio Dominguez-Vergara0Brigitte Aguilar-Salcedo1Rita Orihuela-Anaya2José Villanueva-Alvarado3Research Direction, Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, Lima 15046, PeruResearch, Science and Technology Unit (UICT), Faculty of Psychology, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 15074, PeruResearch, Science and Technology Unit (UICT), Faculty of Psychology, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 15074, PeruAcademic Department of Psychology, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), Lima 15088, PeruThe objective of the present study was to analyze the psychometric properties of a life satisfaction scale in older Peruvian adults using an exploratory graph analysis (EGA) approach. A total of 407 older adults aged between 60 and 95 years (M = 69.5; SD = 6.7) from three comprehensive elderly care centers (CIAMs) in Lima, Peru, were recruited. A non-probabilistic convenience sampling was used. The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) was analyzed using EGA with the Gaussian GLASSO model to assess its dimensionality and structural consistency. The relationship with other variables was analyzed using scales such as the GAD-7 and PHQ-9. The network structure of the SWLS indicates a single dimension. Additionally, network loadings (nodes) were examined, showing high values (>0.35) for most items except item 1, which had a moderate loading (>0.25). Structural reliability showed that a single dimension was identified 100% of the time. The post hoc CFA considering the unidimensional network structure obtained through EGA showed satisfactory fit (χ2/df = 3.48, CFI = 0.96, TLI = 0.92, SRMR = 0.02, RMSEA = 0.07 [90% CI 0.05, 0.08]). Finally, internal consistency reliability was acceptable (ω = 0.92). The SWLS measure is robust and consistent. These findings are a valuable reference for advancing research on aging in Peru, as they provide a practical, valid, and reliable measure.https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/9/5/111life satisfactionolder adultspsychometricsexploratory graph analysisPeru |
| spellingShingle | Julio Dominguez-Vergara Brigitte Aguilar-Salcedo Rita Orihuela-Anaya José Villanueva-Alvarado New Psychometric Evidence of the Life Satisfaction Scale in Older Adults: An Exploratory Graph Analysis Approach Geriatrics life satisfaction older adults psychometrics exploratory graph analysis Peru |
| title | New Psychometric Evidence of the Life Satisfaction Scale in Older Adults: An Exploratory Graph Analysis Approach |
| title_full | New Psychometric Evidence of the Life Satisfaction Scale in Older Adults: An Exploratory Graph Analysis Approach |
| title_fullStr | New Psychometric Evidence of the Life Satisfaction Scale in Older Adults: An Exploratory Graph Analysis Approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | New Psychometric Evidence of the Life Satisfaction Scale in Older Adults: An Exploratory Graph Analysis Approach |
| title_short | New Psychometric Evidence of the Life Satisfaction Scale in Older Adults: An Exploratory Graph Analysis Approach |
| title_sort | new psychometric evidence of the life satisfaction scale in older adults an exploratory graph analysis approach |
| topic | life satisfaction older adults psychometrics exploratory graph analysis Peru |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/9/5/111 |
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