Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale

Abstract Objective To obtain validity evidence and reliability estimates for the Brazilian version of the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale, the principal measure of older adults’ morale. Method Older adults (N = 338; M = 72.43; SD = 8.48) dwelling in the community or in long-term care institutions responded to measures of morale, quality of life and depressive symptoms. Results Confirmatory factor analysis attested that the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale-Brazilian is three-dimensional with a second-order factor. The scale and factors showed adequate internal consistency. The measure also showed evidence of convergent validity with quality of life and the discriminant validity with depressive symptoms. Conclusion The Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale-Brazilian is a measure with good psychometric properties and is a promising tool for assessing Brazilians older adults’ morale.