Lou, Vivian W. Q.Vivian W. Q.LouDr. LAU Hi Po, BoboBoboDr. LAU Hi PoCheung, Karen Siu LanKaren Siu LanCheung2024-04-102024-04-102015Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2015, vol. 60(2), pp. 299-306.0167-49431872-6976http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/9371Objectives<br> This study validates the psychometric properties of the PAC scale among Hong Kong Chinese informal dementia caregivers.<br> Methods<br> Three hundred and seventy-four caregivers responded to questionnaires including the Chinese version of the PAC scale, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), occurrence of problem behaviors, caregiver bother, caregiver confidence, and self-rated health (SRH). Translation and back translation were conducted in translating the PAC scale.<br> Results<br> Results of an exploratory principal component analysis (PCA) suggest two components in the 11-item Chinese PAC (C-PAC) scale, namely enriching life and affirming self. C-PAC demonstrates satisfactory reliability. Criteria-related validity of C-PAC is suggested by significant correlations with CES-D, SRH, occurrence of problem behaviors, caregiver bother, and caregiver confidence.<br> Conclusion<br> Our results support the psychometric properties of C-PAC among Hong Kong Chinese caregivers. This brief measure may help interventionists identify psychological resources of caregivers and capitalize these resources during strength-based interventions.enPeer Reviewed Journal Article10.1016/j.archger.2014.10.019