Present paper approaches discussion on empirical study of gerotranscendence in older adulthood and aging. Suggested questionnaire is based on a theory by L. Tornstam that describes aging as a specific and unique period accompanied by particular personality and social changes supporting hypothesis of adaptive and effective development in later life. Theory assumes three components - personality, social and cosmic (or generalized) levels. In the process of questionnaire developments we have chosen 34 out of 49 original statements and attributed them to three factors. Approbation of the questionnaire was conducted on a sample of 240 older adults aged 50-89, with mean age 67. Results proved internal coherence of the items, and high scores for between-scales correlations. Although the paper reflects only first stages of the validization, yet already we can conclude that general gerotranscendence score can be applied in empirical studies. Preliminary analysis of structural and constructive characteristics of the scales suggests that the scales have a perspective for further validization.

Translated title of the contributionAPPROACHES TO EMPIRICAL STUDY OF GEROTRANSCENDENCE
Original languageRussian
Number of pages10
JournalМир науки
Volume5
Issue number6
StatePublished - 14 Nov 2017

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