title: Factorial structure and psychometric properties of a brief version of the Reminiscence Functions Scale with Chinese older adults.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The current study aims to examine the factorial structure and psychometric properties of a brief version of the Reminiscence Functions Scale (RFS), a 14-item assessment tool of reminiscence functions, with Chinese older adults.
  
  
  METHODS
  The scale, covering four reminiscence functions (boredom reduction, bitterness revival, problem solving, and identity) was translated from English into Chinese and administered to older adults (N=675). Confirmatory factor analysis and hierarchical confirmatory factor analysis were conducted to examine its factorial structure, and its psychometric properties and criterion validity were examined.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Confirmatory factor analysis supports a second-order model comprising one second-order factor and four first-order factors of RFS. The Cronbach's alpha of the subscales ranged from 0.75 to 0.90.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The brief RFS contains a second-order factorial structure. Its psychometric properties support it as a sound instrument for measuring reminiscence functions among Chinese older adults.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Sau Po Centre on Ageing , The University of Hong Kong , Pokfulam , Hong Kong.
authors.forename: Vivian W Q
authors.initials: VW
authors.lastname: Lou
authors.forename: Jacky C P
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Choy
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006723:Hong Kong / Q000208:ethnology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D061212:Memory, Episodic; D011939:Mental Recall; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests / Q000592:standards*; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000295:instrumentation