Psychometric properties of the Reminiscence Functions Scale for the Portuguese population: a preliminary report.

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The aim of the present study was to assess the psychometric properties of a version in Portuguese of the Reminiscence Functions Scale. Total sample was composed of 628 participants aged between 18 and 92 years, divided into three groups according to their age (18-24 years, n = 249; 26-54 years, n = 174; 55 and older, n = 205). Results indicated a five-factor solution for the Portuguese version of the Reminiscence Functions Scale, which accounted for 54% of the variance with good internal cons...

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Authors: Gonçalves, D; Guedes, J; Fonseca, A; Martín, I

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: International journal of aging and human development
• Volume: 71
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 153-166
• Publication date: 2010-01-01
• DOI: 10.2190/ag.71.2.d
• EISSN: 1541-3535
• ISSN: 0091-4150
• Language: English
• Keywords: Adolescent; Memory; Male; Language; Female; Psychometrics; Aged, 80 and over; Portugal; Middle Aged; Disability Evaluation; Young Adult; Interpersonal Relations; Aged; Humans; Adult; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales