WHO Ageism Experiences Scale: Correlation Matrix from UK Validation Study

A UK mixed-age adult sample of 402 participants provided data for the psychometric validation of the 15-item WHO Ageism Experiences Scale. The dataset, created by Aja Louise Murray and last updated in May 2026, contains a correlation matrix of ageism scores measuring self-directed, interpersonal, and institutional dimensions. Results from the study indicated the scale has good internal consistency and test-retest reliability.

Use Cases

• Validate the factor structure of the WHO Ageism Experiences Scale based on the described one-factor model for self-directed items.
• Assess the convergent validity of ageism measures using the correlation matrix data.
• Analyze relationships between different dimensions of ageism (stereotypes, prejudices, discrimination) as suggested by the scale's structure.
• Benchmark ageism scores from new samples against the reliability metrics (internal consistency, test-retest) reported for this UK cohort.

Strengths

• Dataset is based on a defined sample of 402 UK mixed-age adults.
• Focuses on a validated 15-item scale measuring multiple dimensions of ageism.
• Psychometric properties including internal consistency and test-retest reliability were tested and reported.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Data is limited to a UK sample, which may reflect geographic bias.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Data collected from a UK mixed-age adult sample for psychometric validation.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-05 17:29:59; freshness should be verified.

Geography

United Kingdom