Factor structure, reliability, and convergent validity of the engagement in meaningful activities survey for older adults

OTJR Occupation, Participation and Health

Volumn 30, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 111-121

  Eakman, Aaron M ^a   Carlson, Mike E ^b   Clark, Florence A ^b  

^a IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Life purpose; Life satisfaction; Measurement; Quality of life

Indexed keywords

AGED; ARTICLE; CORRELATION ANALYSIS; DAILY LIFE ACTIVITY; FEMALE; HEALTH SURVEY; HUMAN; INTERNAL CONSISTENCY; LIFE SATISFACTION; MALE; PSYCHOMETRY; QUALITY OF LIFE; TEST RETEST RELIABILITY; UNITED STATES; VALIDITY;

EID: 77954094363     PISSN: 15394492     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3928/15394492-20090518-01     Document Type: Article

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