Social Support and Aging in Chile
Author Information
Author(s): Salinas-Rehbein Belén, Terán-Mendoza Oscar, Cancino Vicente
Primary Institution: Universidad Católica de Temuco
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the psychometric properties of the ENRICHD Social Support Instrument (ESSI) in a sample of people over 50 years old living in Chile.
Conclusion
The ESSI is a reliable and valid tool for measuring social support in the Chilean context for individuals over 50.
Supporting Evidence
- The ESSI showed excellent internal consistency with a reliability coefficient of α=0.902.
- The study found an inverse correlation between the ESSI and Newsom's social negativity scale, supporting construct validity.
- Temporal invariance analyses indicated that the scale items are consistent over time.
Takeaway
This study shows that a simple questionnaire can help understand how supported older people feel, which is important for their health and happiness.
Methodology
The study used a non-experimental, longitudinal panel design with surveys administered to participants over 50 years old, analyzing the psychometric properties of the ESSI.
Potential Biases
Self-report measures may be susceptible to social desirability bias.
Limitations
The study used non-probability sampling, which may limit the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
Participants were adults over 50 years old, with a mean age of 55.14 years, and 52% were women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.029
Confidence Interval
[0.018–0.098]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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