Michelle Arnold1, Brent J Small2, Kathryn Hyer2, Theresa Chisolm1, Melissa T Frederick3, ShienPei C Silverman3, Gabrielle H Saunders3,4,5. 1. a College of Science & Mathematics , University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee , Sarasota , FL , USA. 2. b School of Aging Studies , University of South Florida , Tampa , FL , USA. 3. c National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research , VA Portland Health Care System , Portland , OR , USA. 4. d Department of Otolaryngology , Oregon Health and Science University , Portland , OR , USA. 5. e Eriksholm Research Centre , Snekkersten , Denmark.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to develop and assess a questionnaire measuring the constructs of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) regarding older adults' behaviours towards seeking a hearing test. DESIGN: Older adults who failed a hearing screening completed a newly developed Theory of Planned Behavior-Hearing Help Seeking (TPB-HHS) questionnaire. A principal components analysis (PCA) examined the factor structure of the questionnaire, and a reliability analysis determined the internal consistency of the factors. An examination of six-month follow-up data determined whether the questionnaire differentiated between individuals who did and did not seek out a hearing test by comparing their TPB-HHS scores. STUDY SAMPLE: Participants were 407 adults aged 50 to 89 recruited at community hearing screenings. RESULTS: PCA and reliability analyses resulted in a 4-factor, 18 item questionnaire. Three of four factors demonstrated acceptable internal consistency. The TPB-HHS explained 60.18% of the variance and factors were interpreted to be measuring the constructs of Intentions, Perceived Behavioral Control, Attitudes, and Subjective Norms. Individuals who sought a hearing test scored significantly higher on the Intentions, Perceived Behavioral Control, and Attitudes scales than those who did not. CONCLUSIONS: The TPB-HHS provides insight into underlying psychological mechanisms that drive behaviours related to hearing help-seeking in older adults.
OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to develop and assess a questionnaire measuring the constructs of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) regarding older adults' behaviours towards seeking a hearing test. DESIGN: Older adults who failed a hearing screening completed a newly developed Theory of Planned Behavior-Hearing Help Seeking (TPB-HHS) questionnaire. A principal components analysis (PCA) examined the factor structure of the questionnaire, and a reliability analysis determined the internal consistency of the factors. An examination of six-month follow-up data determined whether the questionnaire differentiated between individuals who did and did not seek out a hearing test by comparing their TPB-HHS scores. STUDY SAMPLE: Participants were 407 adults aged 50 to 89 recruited at community hearing screenings. RESULTS: PCA and reliability analyses resulted in a 4-factor, 18 item questionnaire. Three of four factors demonstrated acceptable internal consistency. The TPB-HHS explained 60.18% of the variance and factors were interpreted to be measuring the constructs of Intentions, Perceived Behavioral Control, Attitudes, and Subjective Norms. Individuals who sought a hearing test scored significantly higher on the Intentions, Perceived Behavioral Control, and Attitudes scales than those who did not. CONCLUSIONS: The TPB-HHS provides insight into underlying psychological mechanisms that drive behaviours related to hearing help-seeking in older adults.
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Keywords:
Adult or general hearing screening; ageing; behavioral measures; psycho-social/emotional
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