Semantic-cultural validation and internal consistency analysis of the Purpose in Life Scale for brazilian older adults
Validação semântico-cultural e análise de consistência interna da Escala de Propósito de Vida em adultos mais velhos brasileiros
Dement. neuropsychol; 12 (3), 2018
Publication year: 2018
Abstract Purpose in life is one of the six dimensions of psychological well-being. It refers to the sense that life has meaning and direction, and that goals have been achieved or are attainable.
Objective:
To perform the semantic-cultural validation and internal consistency analysis of the 10-item Purpose in Life scale of Ryff and Keyes.Methods:
Data were drawn from an eight-year follow-up of older adults aged ≥80 in the FIBRA Study, conducted in Campinas, Brazil.Results:
The mean age of participants (N=187) was 83.81 (±3.60), mean number of years of education was 4.38 (±3.76), and mean income was 3.49 minimum wages (±2.61), comprising 125 (66.8%) females (mean purpose = 3.51 ±0.68) and 62 (33.2%) males (mean purpose = 3.58±0.60). There was no significant difference in the purpose between men and women or between educational levels. For age and income, purpose was higher in the 80- to 84-year-old group (younger age) and with income of 3-5 minimum wages (higher income). Cronbach's alpha for the scale was 0.628, indicating moderate internal consistency.Conclusion:
The Purpose in Life scale was translated, adapted for use in Brazil and applied in a sample of old-old adults. Purpose seemed to be influenced by age and income.
Resumo Propósito de vida é uma das seis dimensões do bem-estar psicológico. Refere-se ao senso de que a vida tem sentido e direção e que as metas estão sendo alcançadas.