Validation of Sense of Control Scale in Older Cancer Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Zhang Peiyuan, Clem Sarah, Guan Ting, Becker Todd, Sacco Paul
Primary Institution: University of Maryland Baltimore
Hypothesis
The study aimed to validate the Sense of Control Scale among older cancer patients and assess its measurement invariance compared to non-cancer populations.
Conclusion
The Sense of Control Scale is valid for older cancer patients and shows that they have lower personal mastery and higher perceived constraints compared to older non-cancer populations.
Supporting Evidence
- The Sense of Control Scale had adequate global model fit.
- The scale showed significant differences in personal mastery and perceived constraints between older cancer and non-cancer populations.
- The scale was negatively correlated with depression, indicating good convergent validity.
Takeaway
This study checked if a questionnaire about feeling in control works for older people with cancer, and it does! It shows they feel less in control than those without cancer.
Methodology
The study used second-order confirmatory factor analysis and multi-group confirmatory factor analysis to examine validity and measurement invariance.
Participant Demographics
Older cancer patients compared to older non-cancer populations.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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