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The Fraboni Scale of Ageism (FSA): An Attempt at a More Precise Measure of Ageism

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 November 2010

Maryann Fraboni ,
Robert Saltstone  and
Susan Hughes
Maryann Fraboni
Affiliation:
Nipissing University College
Robert Saltstone
Affiliation:
Nipissing University College
Susan Hughes
Affiliation:
Nipissing University College
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Abstract

The Fraboni Scale of Ageism (FSA) is introduced in this study with reports of its factor structure, internal consistency reliability, and its relationship to The Acceptance of Others Scale, The Facts on Aging Quiz, and The Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale (N = 231). The FSA construct is derived from Butler's (1978) definition of ageism, and is intended to measure the affective component of attitude to supplement the cognitive aspect measured by other instruments. The FSA was found to have adequate construct validity and high internal reliability. Relationships to the other constructs measured supported the uniqueness of the FSA and revealed a lack of influence from social desirability. Sex was found to account for some variance in FSA scores.

Résumé

“The Fraboni Scale of Ageism” (FSA), de même que les rapports de son facteur du concept psychologique, de sa crédibilité de consistance interne, et de sa relation avec “The Acceptance of Others Scale”, “The Facts on Aging Quiz”, et “The Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale” (N = 231) sont présentés dans cette étude. Le concept psychologique du FSA est tiré de la définition d'âgéisme chez Butler (1978), et il veut mesurer la composante affective des attitudes, afin de compléter l'aspect cognitif mesuré par les autres instruments. Le FSA avait trouvé une validité suffisante du concept psychologique et une crédibilité interne élevée. Les rapports avec les autres concepts psychologiques mesurés ont maintenu le caractère unique du FSA et ont révélé une influence réduite de l'utilité sociale. On a remarqué que le sexe des individus expliquait quelques divergences dans les scores du FSA.

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Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement , Volume 9 , Issue 1 , Spring/printemps 1990 , pp. 56 - 66
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Copyright © Canadian Association on Gerontology 1990

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