Table 2B:
Perceptions of Older Adults Regarding the Consenting Process.(Row Percentages)
| Strongly Disagree 1 | Disagree 2 | Neutral 3 | Agree 4 | Strongly Agree 5 | Averagea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older adults in general have more difficulties in the consenting process compared to younger ages. | 0.4 | 52.8 | 1.3 | 43.3 | 2.2 | 2.94 |
| With aging, various physical changes can affect the process of informed consent. | 0 | 23.6 | 0.8 | 73 | 2.6 | 3.55 |
| Older adults may be suspicious of research because of feelings of vulnerability or previous experiences. | 0 | 41.2 | 29.6 | 27.5 | 1.7 | 2.90 |
| Older adults can be suspicious regarding the motives of the researcher. | 0 | 39 | 29 | 30 | 2 | 2.95 |
| Obtaining verbal consent is less stressful than signing the written forms. | 0 | 2 | 0 | 69 | 29 | 4.25 |
| Many older adults have difficulties in understanding their right to refuse. | 2 | 58 | 7.3 | 31.8 | 0.9 | 2.72 |
| Older adults often have concerns about confidentiality of information and anonymity. | 0.9 | 48.9 | 22.3 | 27 | 0.9 | 2.78 |
| Older adults often see their autonomy threatened when researchers often look to caregivers for informed consent. | 0.4 | 43.8 | 27.9 | 27 | 0.9 | 2.84 |
a
The average score for each perception was calculated by adding up each agreement level (1 to 5) multiplied by the respondent percentage for each level.