Abstract
Objective: to examine the measurement properties of instruments that have been used to measure aspects of psychological capacity in adults aged 60 years and over. Methods: the databases PsycINFO, MEDLINE, EMCARE and Scopus from 2010 were searched using search terms related to psychological capacity, older persons and measurement properties. Both data extraction and risk-of-bias assessment were conducted using the COSMIN (COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments) criteria using Covidence software. Results: the full text of 326 articles were reviewed and a total of 30 studies were included, plus two further articles identified from reference lists (n = 32). No single instrument measuring psychological capacity was identified. Twenty (n = 20) instruments were identified that measure seven constructs of psychological capacity: Resilience; Sense of coherence; Hope; Mindfulness; Optimism; Attachment to life; Emotional regulation. Conclusions: this systematic review identified potential measures of psychological capacity in older adults. The review will inform further work to develop a single comprehensive measure of psychological capacity in older adults.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | iv67-iv81 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Age and Ageing |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | Supplement 4 |
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Publication status | Published - 30 Oct 2023 |