Psychometric Evaluation of the Japanese Version of the Elder Life Adjustment Interview Schedule for Depression |
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Authors: | Elaine M. Heiby Joan P. Dubanoski Velma A. Kameoka Atsuko Saito |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Psychology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822;(2) Department of Psychology, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822;(3) College of Medical Care and Technology, Gunma University, Maebashi, 371, Japan;(4) Present address: 635-Aramaki, Azuma-mura, Aga-suma-gun, Gunma, 377-0303, Japan |
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Abstract: | The Elder Life Adjustment Interview Schedule (ELAIS) was developed as an age- and culture-sensitive assessment device for depression and 9 environmental, behavioral, and health correlates (Schlatter et al., 1993, J. MARC Res. 1: 27–42). The psychometric adequacy of the ELAIS has been demonstrated with samples of elder Americans of Asian, Caucasian, and Native Hawaiian ancestry (Dubanoski et al., 1996, J. Clin. Gerospsychol. 2: 247–262). This study reports on the reliability and construct validity of a translated Japanese version. Participants were 55 community-dwelling elders living in the areas surrounding Maebashi, Japan. The ELAIS contains 14 scales of which 9 represent theoretical predictors of depression. The 2 Environmental Condition scales measure life events and social support. The 4 Behavioral Competency scales measure recreational activity, assertiveness, self-reinforcement, and perceived control. The 3 Health Factor scales measure perceived health, functional ability, and objective health. The 5 Other scales measure demographics, depression, life satisfaction, cognitive functioning, and response style. Results yielded acceptable internal consistency and stability reliability coefficients for all but 1 of the subscales on the ELAIS (informational social support). Construct validity support was found for the Depression scale and 6 theoretical predictors, including life events, recreational activity, assertiveness, self-reinforcement, functional ability, and objective health. Treatment and prevention implications for the cross-ethnic multivariate assessment of depression among elders are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Elder Life Adjustment Interview Schedule ELAIS Japanese elders depression |
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