From: Content validation of the Well-being of Older People measure (WOOP)
N (%) | ||
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Physical health N = 87 (out of 92 respondents) | ||
Ability to do what you want / need | 41 (47) | |
No diseases / disabilities, (feeling) health(y) | 32 (37) | |
Mobility | 21 (24) | |
Independence, no need for support (from other people) | 10 (11) | |
No pain | 8 (9) | |
Feeling good | 7 (8) | |
No need for care / medicine | 6 (7) | |
Mental health N = 78(out of 87 respondents) | ||
No diseases / disabilities (e.g. dementia, depression, anxiety), be clearheaded, (feeling) health(y) | 36 (46) | |
Ability to think / understand, no confusion | 19 (24) | |
Ability to do what you want / need | 16 (21) | |
Feeling calm / stable, no stress / worries | 12 (15) | |
Feeling happy / content, having a positive outlook, not feeling blue | 12 (15) | |
Ability to deal with / accept circumstances (e.g. changes, problems) | 10 (13) | |
Ability to remember / no forgetfulness | 8 (10) | |
Social contacts N = 82 (out of 88 respondents) | ||
Family (e.g. partner, children, grandchildren) | 50 (61) | |
Friends / acquaintances | 50 (61) | |
Neighbours / locals | 30 (37) | |
Other people (in general) | 21 (26) | |
Social clubs / organisations (e.g. sport, hobbies, church) | 15 (18) | |
Quality of contact: good / reasonable | 14 (17) | |
Visits / meetings | 11 (13) | |
Chat | 9 (11) | |
Frequency of contact: regular / sufficient | 9 (11) | |
(Previous) contacts job / volunteering | 7 (9) | |
(Offer and receive) support | 5 (6) | |
Receive support N = 81 (out of 88 respondents) | ||
Help / assistance | 29 (36) | |
Practical help (e.g. home care, personal care) | 24 (30) | |
Emotional / social help (e.g. empathy, friendship) | 24 (30) | |
When needed (in general) | 24 (30) | |
From other people (in general) | 22 (27) | |
From family (e.g. partner, children, grandchildren) | 18 (22) | |
With problems / setbacks / difficulties (e.g. feeling blue / lonely) | 15 (19) | |
With diseases / limitations (also of partner) | 14 (17) | |
From friends | 6 (7) | |
From neighbours / locals | 6 (7) | |
From professionals (e.g. organisations, municipality) | 5 (6) | |
Acceptance and resilience N = 80 (out of 94 respondents) | ||
(Ability to) accept | 33 (41) | |
(Ability to) deal with | 27 (34) | |
Ageing / disabilities / limitations | 27 (34) | |
Circumstances (past, present) / changes | 24 (30) | |
Be content /positive / open (keep going) | 22 (28) | |
Problems / setbacks / difficulties (e.g., loved ones passing away) | 21 (26) | |
(Ability to) process / recover from | 11 (14) | |
Feeling accepted / valued (by yourself / others), accepting others | 9 (11) | |
Feeling useful N = 83 (out of 88 respondents) | ||
(Ability to) offer support (e.g. informal caregiving) | 53 (64) | |
To other people (in general) | 38 (46) | |
To family (e.g. children, grandchildren) | 14 (17) | |
Ability to do what you want / need | 13 (16) | |
Volunteering / working | 12 (14) | |
(Ability to) offer practical (physical) support (e.g. home care) | 8 (10) | |
To friends / acquaintances | 7 (8) | |
Feeling valued / that you matter (e.g. be taken seriously) | 7 (8) | |
Feeling useful | ||
(Ability to) offer emotional (social / mental) support (e.g. visits) | 6 (7) | |
To social clubs (e.g. hobbies) / society / humankind | 6 (7) | |
With ageing / diseases / disabilities | 5 (6) | |
Independence N = 90 (out of 94 respondents) | ||
Be self-supportive, no need for support / care (from others) | 64 (71) | |
Ability to do what you want / need | 52 (58) | |
Be in control (e.g. thoughts, decisions, lifestyle) | 19 (21) | |
Financial independence (e.g. having sufficient financial means) | 5 (6) | |
Making ends meet N = 84 (out of 89 respondents) | ||
Ability to pay for what you want / need | 52 (62) | |
(Sufficient) income / financial means | 28 (33) | |
No financial problems / debts / loans | 17 (20) | |
No financial worries / need to economize | 13 (15) | |
Ability to save / pay for unexpected expenses | 8 (10) | |
Ability to manage / watch your expenses | 8 (10) | |
Living situation N = 75 (out of 87 respondents) | ||
House | 51 (68) | |
Comfortable / nice / beautiful | 40 (53) | |
Neighbourhood | 25 (33) | |
Adjustments to age (e.g. moving, elevator, easy to maintain) | 17 (23) | |
Interior (incl. garden / view) | 7 (9) | |
Neighbours / locals | 7 (9) | |
Peaceful / quiet | 7 (9) | |
Safety | 7 (9) | |
Living arrangements (in general) | 6 (8) | |
(City) centre / facilities / social contacts close by | 6 (8) | |
Affordable (e.g. rent, mortgage) / ownership | 6 (8) | |
Spacious | 5 (7) |