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Validation of the RIS Eldercare Self-Efficacy Scale*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 March 2010

Benjamin H. Gottlieb  and
Jennifer A. Rooney
Benjamin H. Gottlieb*
Affiliation:
University of Guelph
Jennifer A. Rooney
Affiliation:
University of Guelph
*
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Abstract

This paper presents psychometric data on a new, three-dimensional measure of self-efficacy for caregivers of older adults. Based on a sample of family caregivers of persons with dementia and a longitudinal study design (Time 1: N = 134; Time 2: N = 103), the RIS Eldercare Self-Efficacy Scale assesses relational self-efficacy, instrumental self-efficacy, and self-soothing efficacy. These three dimensions show strong internal consistency and moderate test-retest reliability. Their construct validity is demonstrated by their zero-order correlations with a set of standardized indicators of the caregivers' health and morale, personality characteristics, and personal resources. Multivariate analyses suggest that the three dimensions are more strongly trait- than state-linked. Use of this measure as a clinical screening tool and in intervention research is discussed.

Résumé

Cette étude offre des données psychométriques d'une nouvelle mesure en trois dimensions des connaissances de ses propres capacités (l'auto-efficacité) de ceux qui s'occupent des personnes âgées. Á partir d'un échantillonnage des personnes occupant le rôle d'aide naturelle s'occupant de personnes souffrant de démence, et d'un modèle d'étude longitudinale (premier temps : N = 134 ; deuxième temps : N = 103), l'échelle RIS Eldercare Self-efficacy évalue l'auto-efficacité relationnelle, l'auto-efficacité instrumentale et l'efficacité auto-calmante. Ces trois dimensions démontrent une forte cohérence interne et une fiabilité modérée d'examen et de réexamen. La validité d'interprétation des trois dimensions est démontrée par leurs corrélations zéro-ordre, jumelées à des indices uniformisés de la santé et du moral de l'aide naturelle, de même que les caractéristiques de la personnalité et des ressources personnelles de cette dernière. L'analyse de variantes multiples suggère que les trois dimensions sont plutôt liées aux traits qu'à l'état. L'étude discute aussi de l'utilisation de cette mesure en tant qu'outil de dépistage clinique et pendant la recherche d'intervention.

Keywords

agingself-efficacyfamily caregiversdementiavalidation studyvieillissementauto-efficacitéaide naturelledémenceétude de validation de principe
Type
Articles
Information
Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement , Volume 22 , Issue 1 , Spring/Printemps 2003 , pp. 95 - 107
Copyright
Copyright © Canadian Association on Gerontology 2003

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Footnotes

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Thanks are expressed to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada for its generous support of the research reported in this study and to the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care and Circle of Care for their collaboration. A special thanks to Julia Johnson for her conscientious management of this project.

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