Table 5.
Spearman Correlation Coefficients Between the Valuation of Life Scales and Other Variables
| Variable | VOL total | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | ABLE, GBGB, or both |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergent validity | ||||
| Depression (CES-D) | −0.54*** | −0.50*** | −0.50*** | Both |
| Social support | 0.27*** | 0.31*** | 0.17*** | Both |
| Behavioral activation | 0.50*** | 0.45*** | 0.49*** | GBGB |
| Control-oriented strategy Index | 0.37*** | 0.34*** | 0.33*** | ABLE |
| Mastery | 0.49*** | 0.47*** | 0.40*** | ABLE |
| Discriminant validity | ||||
| Health status | 0.18*** | 0.17*** | 0.14** | Both |
| Physical function | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.09* | Both |
| Paying for basics | −0.02 | 0.04 | −0.09* | Both |
| MMSE | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.00 | ABLE |
| Number of falls | −0.06 | −0.09 | −0.02 | ABLE |
Note: ABLE = Advancing Better Living for Elders; CES-D = Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale; GBGB = Get Busy, Get Better; MMSE = Mini-mental State Examination.
*p < .05; **p < .01; ***p < .001.