Psychometric Properties of the Family Assessment Scale for Older Adults in Ecuador

José Alejandro Valdevila Figueira; Andrés Ramírez Coronel; Vanessa Quito-Calle; Pedro Andrés Muñoz-Arteaga; María Lorena Cañizares-Jarrin; Indira Dayana Carvajal Parra

Psychometric Properties of the Family Assessment Scale for Older Adults in Ecuador

Título traducido de la contribución: Propiedades psicométricas de la escala de evaluación familiar para adultos mayores en Ecuador

José Alejandro Valdevila Figueira
, Andrés Ramírez Coronel
, Vanessa Quito-Calle
, Pedro Andrés Muñoz-Arteaga
, María Lorena Cañizares-Jarrin
, Indira Dayana Carvajal Parra

Grupo de Investigación en Neurociencia Clínica Aplicada (GINCA)

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Introduction: Family functioning is a key predictor of individual well-being. Aging and its limitations can disrupt family dynamics, affecting overall functioning.Objective: Evaluate the psychometric properties of the Family Assessment Scale (APGAR) in Ecuadorian older adults.Methodology: The APGAR-family scale was administered to assess internal consistency and reliability. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using a diagonally weighted least squares estimator examined the factor structure. Model fit was evaluated through multiple indices, including chi-square, root mean square error of approximation, standardized root mean square residual, Tucker-Lewis index, and comparative fit index.Results: A total of 1,208 participants completed the APGAR. The scale demonstrated excellent internal consistency and reliability. CFA confirmed a one-dimensional structure with significant item loadings and adequate fit indices.Conclusion: The APGAR scale is a reliable and valid tool for assessing family functioning in Ecuadorian older adults, with potential applications in clinical and social contexts.

Título traducido de la contribución	Propiedades psicométricas de la escala de evaluación familiar para adultos mayores en Ecuador
Idioma original	Inglés
Publicación	Revista del Hospital Psiquiatrico de la Habana
Volumen	22
Estado	Publicada - 6 feb. 2025

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