Translation and Adaptation of Attitudes to Ageing Questionnaire (AAQ-24) in Urdu

Abstract

The present study aimed to translate and validate the Attitudes to Ageing Questionnaire into Urdu. Following the adaptation process, the validity and reliability of AAQ-Urdu were analyzed by a cross-sectional survey design and a sample size of (N = 304) older adults ranging in age from 60-80 years (Male = 161, Female = 143). Participants were selected through a convenience sampling technique (152 from family settings and 152 from old age homes). The study utilized the following instruments: Attitudes to Ageing Questionnaire (AAQ-24) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) BREF Urdu Version. The scale showed good reliability i.e. alpha value of 0.89 for total score; concerning subscales, the reliabilities were 0.84 for psychosocial loss, 0.74 for psychological growth, and 0.83 for physical change. Furthermore, a strong positive correlation (r = .76) was found between AAQ-24 Urdu and WHOQOL-BREF Urdu, indicating good convergent validity. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a three-factor structure for the Urdu translated AAQ. These findings confirmed that the AAQ-Urdu is a valid and reliable tool for measuring attitude towards ageing among the older population in Pakistan.