Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing (한국보건간호학회지)

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Development of an Instrument to Measure Risk Factor-related Deviant Behavior for the Elderly in South Korea

노인의 일탈행동과 관련된 위험요인 측정도구 개발 - 노인 범죄 증가와 관련하여 -

  • Received : 2011.04.28
  • Accepted : 2011.08.19
  • Published : 2011.09.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The study was designed to develop an instrument to measure risk factor-related deviant behavior (RFRDB) for the elderly. Methods: The preliminary instrument including 52 items to measure the risk factor-related deviant behavior for the elderly was developed through conceptual framework based literature review. The items were reviewed by experts to reveal the Content Validity Index (CVI). Then, construct validity and reliability were tested using factor analysis, comparative groups, and Cronbach's alpha with data from 233 elderly. Results: Among 52 items, 27 questions in the RFRDB instrument were selected from content validity and 21 questions in the final RFRDB were developed from testing validity and reliability. Results of empirical analysis(retest) of RFRDB were supported by 70% congruity with conceptual framework through literature review. The RFRDB has been completed by validity testing by known-group technique. The final developed RFRDB of the elderly has 21 questions each with a 4-point Likert Scale. Conclusion: The RFRDB may be utilized as a measurement to assess the risk of elderly deviant behavior.

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