Development of the Questionnaire of Occupational Value for the Elderly (QOVE)

Abstract

[Objective] The purpose of this study is development of the Questionnaire of Occupational Value for the Elderly. [Method] Questions regarding Occupational Value were created based on previous research. Once the content validity of the question items was confirmed, a survey was conducted among the elderly living in the community. [Results] As a result of exploratory factor analysis targeting 189 people, 5 factors and 15 items were extracted, and the model fit index was CMIN=151.836/DF=80<2, GFI=.907, AGFI=.860, CFI=.953, and RMSEA=.069, while Cronbach's α coefficient was α=.79-.89. [Conclusion] The Questionnaire of Occupational Value for Elderly people that ensured validity and reliability was completed.