Psychometric analysis of the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale in elder adults from Peruvian South Macro-region

Authors

  • Walter L. Arias Gallegos Universidad Continental. Arequipa, Perú.
  • Agueda Muñoz del Carpio Toia Universidad Católica de Santa María. Arequipa, Perú.
  • Renzo Rivera Universidad Católica San Pablo. Arequipa, Perú.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20453/renh.v12i0.3960

Abstract

Objective: The present psychometric study analyzes the validity and reliability of the Geriatric Depression Scale of Yesavage in a sample of 270 older adults from the Elderly Centers which operate in the municipalities of Arequipa, Puno, and Cusco. Materials and methods: Two exploratory factor analysis methods were contrasted, into de frame of the validation process, one made with the SPSS 23 software and another with FACTOR 9.2. Results: Our data indicate that according to SPSS the scale has valid and reliable single factor with 9 items; while FACTOR indicates the scale has a single factor with 7 items which is valid but not reliable. Conclusions: The Geriatric Depression Scale of Yesavage presents inconsistencies in its psychometric properties; consequently, more studies should be done to determine if it should continue to be used in our cities.

 

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Published

2021-06-09

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Arias Gallegos WL, Muñoz del Carpio Toia A, Rivera R. Psychometric analysis of the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale in elder adults from Peruvian South Macro-region. Rev enferm Herediana. [Internet]. 2021 Jun. 9 [cited 2024 Jul. 22];12:11-9. Available from: https://revistas.upch.edu.pe/index.php/RENH/article/view/3960

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Vol. 12 (2019): January - December

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ARTICLES

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