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Addressing the need for appropriate norms when measuring anxiety in seniors
Author(s)K M B Owens, T Hadjistavropoulos, G J G Asmundson
Journal titleAging & Mental Health, vol 4, no 4, November 2000
Pagespp 309-314
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsAnxiety ; Screening ; Evaluation.
AnnotationThree commonly used measures of anxiety are considered: the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), the Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI), and the Fear Survey Schedule (FSS). These were administered to some 100 independently living Canadians aged 40-93, along with a brief questionnaire concerning demographic and medical information. The main design involved two analyses: younger versus older people, and males versus females. ASI scores varied as a function of age and sex (i.e. two main effects) with older and male participants obtaining lower scores. Analysis of the BAI scores revealed a significant age by sex interaction, with older men obtaining significantly lower scores than younger men and women aged over 60. Age did not play a significant role with respect to total FSS scores, although females obtained higher scores than males. The results suggest that separate norms should be used when the BAI and the ASI are administered to those aged over 60. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-001214206 A
ClassmarkENP: 3V: 4C

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