Development of the Japanese Version of the Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey. (July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kawakatsu, Yuki; Yokoi, Kayoko; Tanno, Katsuko; Eakman, Aaron M.; Hirayama, Kazumi
• Is Part Of: OTJR. Volume 42:Number 3(2022)
• Page Start: 209
• Page End: 218
• Publication Date: 2022-07
• Subjects: measurement -- older adults -- occupational engagement -- health-related quality of life; Occupational therapy -- Periodicals; 615.8515
• DOI: 10.1177/15394492221090624
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1539-4492

Abstract

Objectives: To create a Japanese version of the Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey (EMAS) and assess internal consistency, test–retest reliability, convergent and structural validity. Method: We conducted a cultural translation and validation study of the Japanese version of the EMAS (EMAS-J) in a sample of 96 community-dwelling older adults in the Tohoku Region of Japan. Results: Internal consistency of the EMAS-J (α = .91) was very good. Low to moderate correlations were found with indicators of health-related quality of life, depression, and life purpose and meaning. Exploratory factor analysis indicated a two-factor structure within the EMAS-J; cultural differences in item-factor composition compared with previously reported EMAS factor structures are discussed. Implications: The EMAS-J is a reliable and valid assessment of engagement in meaningful activities for older adults in Japan. The assessment can be used to evaluate the effects of occupation-based interventions upon health and well-being.