Psychometric properties of the Purpose in Life Scale in Brazilian older adults

• Main Authors: Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira (Author), Renan Codonhato (Author), Gabriel Lucas Morais Freire (Author), José Roberto Andrade do Nascimento Júnior (Author), Matheus Amarante do Nascimento (Author), Sonia Maria Marques Gomes Bertolini (Author), Lenamar Fiorese (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Purpose in Life Scale in a sample of Brazilian older adults. Methods: This cross-sectional study applied the scale to 309 older adults (mean age = 69.33 ± 7.47 years) residing in the city of Maringá, Paraná, Brazil. Data analysi...