Time frame, problem specificity, and framing: the implicit structures of questions about memory in older adults.

CONCLUSION: The three identified dimensions suggest that the commonly used self-reported memory items assess substantively different aspects of the same broad concept. To avoid inconsistencies in assessing self-reported memory problems in older adults, we recommend researchers specify the aspects of memory problems that they are interested in and link their items to those aspects. In addition, they should develop items that are a good match to their research question rather than simply selecting items that are commonly used or appear to have high face validity.
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Source: Aging and Mental Health - February 12, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Mogle J, Hill N, Bhang I, Bhargava S, Whitaker E, Kitt-Lewis E Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research