DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF THE FAMILIAL AGEISM SCALE

Abstract Researchers have found a tie between family relationships and the physical mental health outcomes of older adults (Kelly et al., 2017; Silverstein & Giarrusso, 2010). also established negative impact ageism on (Chang 2020; Lyons 2018). However, studies studying perpetuated by members is relatively unexplored. This may be due to lack measures assess specifically. To address this gap, goal current study was design tool measure experiences with familial ageism. Scale items were created based review analysis qualitative data topic (Walker Kinkade, in prep). Items reviewed scholars for content clarity. Two then conducted develop validate our within context. In first study, 151 participants completed items. The factor structure, convergent divergent validity examined. We evidence strong psychometric properties five related, but unique, factors retained items: Benevolent Ageism, Technological Competency, Out Touch, Aging Appearance, General Competence. Construct, convergent, supported small large correlations scales measuring general ageism, depression, ego integrity. A second 282 confirmed five-factor structure. Implications recommendations scale utilization will discussed.