Psychometric evaluation and item response theory analysis of the COVID Stress Scales in an older adult population
This study is first to demonstrate that the CSS functions as a reliable and valid tool for evaluating COVID-related stress among older adults, a necessary step for supporting its use in assessing mental health impacts of pandemics in a population at high risk of negative post-infection outcomes.
Authors
- Thomas Hadjistavropoulos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8586-0450)
- Ying C. MacNab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0704-6071)
- Gordon J. G. Asmundson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7886-4058)
- Kylie A. Arsenault
Institutions
- University of British Columbia (CA)
- University of Regina (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Aging & Mental Health
- Published
- 2024-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2024.2444348
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.92
Funders
- Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation