Self-Perceptions of Aging: Factorial Structure and Invariance by Gender.

DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: Results suggest that SPA is a broader construct made up of positive and negative latent factors. Researchers should consider separating the SPA by positive and negative factors to analyze how each factor uniquely shapes health. Moreover, the two-factor solution was equivalent across men and women, possibly because of the generalized nature of the 8-item scale. Researchers can use the 8-item scale similarly for men and women and should continue to elucidate possible gender differences in SPA.
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Source: The Gerontologist - June 23, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Turner SG, Hooker K, Geldhof GJ Tags: Gerontologist Source Type: research