The purpose of this study were (1) to translated English autonomy scale, Perceived Enactment Autonomy scale (PEAS) into Chinese Perceived Enactment Autonomy scale, and (2) to consolidate the scale based on the empirical data. There were two stages in this research: checking the validity and feasibility of translated PEAS; and examinating of reliability and validity of translated PEAS for a sample of older Taiwanese population. A convenient sample of 226 subjects who were 65 years or older was recruited in community. Questionnaires and interviews were utilized to collect data. Measurements consisted of three scales: A 31-items Chinese version PEAS, a 17-time morale scale and a satisfaction scale. Using SPSS package, frequency, percentage, correlation, reliability, and exploratory factor analysis were analyzed. On the basis of statistical and substantive data, 11 items were deleted from initial Chinese version PEAS. The examination of reliability and validity of the 20-item scale revealed a high internal consistency reliability (α= 0.865), good split-half reliability (r = 0.862) and good test-retest reliability (r= 0.93; ICC = 0.93). Factor analysis on the 20-item Chinese version PEAS identified 3 factors totally accounted for 44.16% of variance of the scale scores. The Pearson's r for item and subscale scores were between 0.444 to 0.826 (p< 0.001). That means this new development scale has fine constructure validity. The criteria to measure the concurrent validity of Chinese version PEAS, life satisfaction and morale, both were significantly positively correlated with Chinese version PEAS as predicted. In conclusion, this study has provided adequate evidence supporting psychometric properties of original and Chinese version of PEAS transculturally. The Chinese version on PEAS can be an adequate scale to be utilized in future researches, which refer to elder Taiwanese population.
The purpose of this study were (1) to translated English autonomy scale, Perceived Enactment Autonomy scale (PEAS) into Chinese Perceived Enactment Autonomy scale, and (2) to consolidate the scale based on the empirical data. There were two stages in this research: checking the validity and feasibility of translated PEAS; and examinating of reliability and validity of translated PEAS for a sample of older Taiwanese population. A convenient sample of 226 subjects who were 65 years or older was recruited in community. Questionnaires and interviews were utilized to collect data. Measurements consisted of three scales: A 31-items Chinese version PEAS, a 17-time morale scale and a satisfaction scale. Using SPSS package, frequency, percentage, correlation, reliability, and exploratory factor analysis were analyzed. On the basis of statistical and substantive data, 11 items were deleted from initial Chinese version PEAS. The examination of reliability and validity of the 20-item scale revealed a high internal consistency reliability (α= 0.865), good split-half reliability (r = 0.862) and good test-retest reliability (r= 0.93; ICC = 0.93). Factor analysis on the 20-item Chinese version PEAS identified 3 factors totally accounted for 44.16% of variance of the scale scores. The Pearson's r for item and subscale scores were between 0.444 to 0.826 (p< 0.001). That means this new development scale has fine constructure validity. The criteria to measure the concurrent validity of Chinese version PEAS, life satisfaction and morale, both were significantly positively correlated with Chinese version PEAS as predicted. In conclusion, this study has provided adequate evidence supporting psychometric properties of original and Chinese version of PEAS transculturally. The Chinese version on PEAS can be an adequate scale to be utilized in future researches, which refer to elder Taiwanese population.