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In this study, a scale that can systematically measure geriatric morale was developed and validated. This study complements the limitations of using existing scales, and in other ways, reflecting the cultural characteristics they are differentiated from prior studies. Based on literature analysis and interview data, a geriatric morale model composed of 3 factors (agitation, lonely dissatisfaction, attitude toward own aging) was established, and preliminary questions were developed based on this. A survey was conducted on 1,104 elderly people who use elderly welfare centers nationwide and the validity and reliability of the geriatirc morale scale were verified. As a result of confirmatory factor analysis for construct validity verification, the fit of the one-factor model was better than that of the three-factor model, and the internal fit was also at a good level. The result of testing the criterion validity of the final scale consisting of one factor and nine items was geriatric morale. The geriatric morale scale developed in this study will be meaningful in that it can be useful as a tool to verify the effectiveness of services at institutions that provide social welfare services to senior citizens, such as general social welfare centers and senior social welfare centers.
