Newman's conceptual framework and the measurement of older adult's health.
A study was undertaken to test propositions derived from Newman's conceptualization of health in a sample of older women and to develop instruments to measure older adults' health by establishing criterion-related validity of movement and time with self-assessment of health. Results supported the postulated relationship between movement and time, and health as a basic pattern unique to the individual. The lack of criterion-related validity with self-assessment of health demonstrates the need for an alternate criterion, such as functional health, and modifications of Newman's conceptualization and measurement of health.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006262:Health; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009068:Movement; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012649:Self Concept; D013998:Time Perception