Development of a New Measure of Intergenerational Contact.
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| Title: | Development of a New Measure of Intergenerational Contact. |
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| Authors: | Turner, Shelbie G. (AUTHOR), Hooker, Karen (AUTHOR), Jarrott, Shannon E. (AUTHOR), John Geldhof, G. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Adult Development. Jun2026, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p138-151. 14p. |
| Subjects: | Multitrait multimethod techniques, Consensus (Social sciences), Attitudes toward aging, Research funding, Focus groups, Human services programs, Research methodology evaluation, Statistical sampling, Research evaluation, Evaluation of human services programs, Descriptive statistics, Chi-squared test, Age distribution, Family relations, Experimental design, Sound recordings, Research methodology, Psychometrics, Test validity, Ageism, Interpersonal relations, Comparative studies, Factor analysis, Delphi method, Data analysis software, Intergenerational relations, Adults |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Intergenerational relationships are vital for individuals of all ages, with positive outcomes associated with intergenerational contact in both familial and non-familial contexts. To explore the role of intergenerational contact in adult development and evaluate the impact of intergenerational programs, a reliable measure of intergenerational contact (IGC) is essential. This study details a three-phase project aimed at creating and validating a measure of familial and non-familial IGC contact. We first conducted a Delphi review with intergenerational researchers (n = 8) and practitioners (n = 8), followed by three focus groups to gather insights on the measure's content, clarity, and feasibility. We then utilized data from 364 younger adults, 250 middle-aged adults, and 331 older adults to run a multi-group confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) testing configural, metric, and scalar invariance for both the familial and non-familial scales across the three age groups. The Delphi review achieved moderate to high consensus on the initial survey draft, with qualitative feedback guiding revisions. Subsequent focus-group insights enhanced the measure's clarity and coverage. Confirmatory factor analyses confirmed an eight-item, two-factor structure reflecting positive and negative intergenerational contact, demonstrating configural and metric invariance for both familial and non-familial subscales. Notably, only the non-familial subscale achieved scalar invariance, providing evidence for the IGC Measure as a valuable tool for assessing intergenerational contact across the adult lifespan, aiding researchers in understanding its significance, and enabling practitioners to evaluate intergenerational programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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