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


METHODS
The brief scales were validated in an online study with N = 301 participants aged 23-88 years.


RESULTS
Mean 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.


DISCUSSION
The 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.
['Kornadt|Anna E|AE|', 'Hess|Thomas M|TM|', 'Rothermund|Klaus|K|']
D000328:Adult D000368:Aged D000369:Aged, 80 and over D000375:Aging D001294:Attitude to Health D005260:Female D006801:Humans D008297:Male D008875:Middle Aged D015203:Reproducibility of Results D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires D055815:Young Adult
Preparation Brief scales Age stereotypes Future self-views Life domains