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Table 5 Study 1 Item-Total Statistics

From: The validation of a new measure quantifying the social quality of life of ethnically diverse older women: two cross-sectional studies

Item #

Alpha if

deleted

Wording of item

23 =

.925

I do not feel valued by my family as a source of wisdom.

02 =

.925

I am socially active with friends & in my community.

04 =

.923

I have gained more respect from others over the years.

43 =

.923

I feel that I have a lot to contribute to my community.

34 =

.922

Family traditions are highly respected in my family.

14 =

.922

People in the community respect me for who I am regardless of my age.

31 =

.921

I have the power & respect I deserve in my community as an older person with experience & knowledge.

42 =

.921

I feel that I have a lot to contribute to my family.

33 =

.921

I am satisfied with my life in my old age.

22 =

.920

My family looks to me in time of need for advice.

40 =

.920

I am spending a lot of time enjoying myself with my grandchildren & children.

50 =

.919

I feel very loved by my whole family.

11 =

.919

My children fully understand my financial needs.

21 =

.919

My children & grandchildren care about me & how I feel.

13 =

.918

My family respects me for who I am regardless of my age.

10 =

.918

My children fully understand my emotional needs.

47 =

.918

My children have given me the same respect & care I gave to my own parents.

18 =

.918

My morals, values & priories are highly respected in my family.

08 =

.918

My children fully understand my physical needs.

17 =

.917

My opinions are highly respected in my family.

30 =

.917

I have the power & respect I deserve in my family.

09 =

.917

My children fully understand my social needs.