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Eakman AM, Carlson M, Clark F. Factor Structure, Reliability and Convergent Validity of the Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey for Older Adults. OTJR (Thorofare N J). 2010;30(3):111-121doi: 10.3928/15394492-20090518-01.
Eakman, A. M., Carlson, M., & Clark, F. (2010). Factor Structure, Reliability and Convergent Validity of the Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey for Older Adults. OTJR : occupation, participation and health, 30(3), 111-121. https://doi.org/10.3928/15394492-20090518-01
Eakman, Aaron M, et al. "Factor Structure, Reliability and Convergent Validity of the Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey for Older Adults." OTJR : occupation, participation and health vol. 30,3 (2010): 111-121. doi: https://doi.org/10.3928/15394492-20090518-01
Eakman AM, Carlson M, Clark F. Factor Structure, Reliability and Convergent Validity of the Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey for Older Adults. OTJR (Thorofare N J). 2010;30(3):111-121. doi: 10.3928/15394492-20090518-01. PMID: 21927592; PMCID: PMC3172818.
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OTJR (Thorofare N J). 2010;30(3):111-121. doi: 10.3928/15394492-20090518-01.

Factor Structure, Reliability and Convergent Validity of the Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey for Older Adults.

OTJR : occupation, participation and health

Aaron M Eakman, Mike Carlson, Florence Clark

Affiliations

  1. Occupational Therapy Program, Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Kasiska College of Health Professions, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, USA.

PMID: 21927592 PMCID: PMC3172818 DOI: 10.3928/15394492-20090518-01

Abstract

This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey (EMAS) (Goldberg, Brintnell, & Goldberg, 2002) in a sample of older adults living in the greater Los Angeles area. The EMAS evidenced moderate test-retest reliability (r = .56) and good internal consistency (α = .89). Exploratory factor analysis (principal components) discerned a two-component structure within the EMAS, indicative of Personal-Competence and Social-Experiential meaning. The EMAS demonstrated theoretically predicted zero-order correlations with measures of meaning and purpose in life, depressive symptomology, life satisfaction, and health-related quality of life. Regression analyses discerned that purpose and meaning in life consistently predicted the EMAS and its components. Furthermore, persons reporting greater levels of Social-Experiential relative to Personal-Competence meaning had the lowest levels of physical health-related quality of life. This study offers initial evidence in support of the EMAS as a valid measure of meaningful activity in older adults.

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