ABSTRACT
Background: There is a broad semantic network of aging stereotypes; where different concepts and their measurement are confused: personal stereotypes, self-stereotypes and self-perception of aging. Method: First, we analyze the translated version of the Image of Aging Scale (IAS) measurement model through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, with two representative sub-samples of the Spanish population aged over eighteen (N = 1,105) and in a sample of gerontologists and geriatricians (N = 325). Second, in an effort to disentangle the theoretical relationships between personal stereotypes, self-stereotypes and self-perception of aging, both the IAS (with different instructions) and Lawtons 5-item scale were administered to a representative sample of Spanish people over 50. Results: Our results indicate that the Spanish version of the IAS has a similar psychometric structure to that proposed by the authors. Furthermore, the factorial structure (equal form and metric invariance) is replicated in both samples, but latent means and factor correlations were higher in the professional group. Conclusions: We discuss Levys theoretical assumptions about personal-stereotypes and the self-stereotype measured with IAS and their relationship to self-perception of ageing (AU)
Antecedentes: existe una amplia red semántica sobre los estereotipos del envejecimiento; donde se confunden diferentes términos como: los estereotipos personales, auto-estereotipos y la auto-percepción del envejecimiento; así como la manera en que se evalúan. Método: con el objetivo de clarificar esta red semántica, se analiza la versión traducida del modelo de medición Image of Aging Scale (IAS) a través del análisis factorial exploratorio y confirmatorio, en dos sub-muestras representativas de la población española mayor de 18 (N = 1.105) y en una muestra de gerontólogos y geriatras (N = 325). También se administran el IAS (con diferentes instrucciones) y la escala de 5 ítems de Lawton a una muestra representativa de españoles mayores de 50 años. Resultados: nuestros resultados indican que la versión española de la IAS tiene una estructura psicométrica similar a la propuesta por los autores. La estructura factorial se replica en ambas muestras, las medias latentes y las correlaciones de los factores fueron mayores en el grupo profesional. Conclusiones: se discuten los supuestos teóricos de Levy sobre los estereotipos personales y el auto-estereotipo medidos con el IAS y su relación con la auto-percepción del envejecimiento (AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged/psychology , Aging/psychology , Stereotyping , Self Concept , Personal Autonomy , Psychometrics/instrumentation , Quality of Life , Personal SatisfactionABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: The association between intracranial aneurysm and pituitary adenomas has not been definitely established, with some authors reporting an incidence of 7.4%. The factors have not been defined; 97% of aneurysms are on anterior circulation. We describe three patients who demonstrate this association. CLINICAL CASES: Patient 1 is a 38-year-old female with a diagnosis of pituitary adenoma with acromegaly. This patient was operated on with a right frontotemporal approach, placement of clip on carotid ophthalmic area and resection of adenoma. Patient 2 is a 58-year-old male with a diagnosis of macroadenoma and aneurysm of anterior communicating artery and was operated on using a right frontotemporal approach. Patient 3 is a 23-year-old male with macroprolactinoma and we used a right frontotemporal approach with placement of clip on choroidal segment and resection of the adenoma. DISCUSSION: There were three patients who demonstrated the association of aneurysm and adenoma. All aneurysms were of anterior circulation with simultaneous treatment of aneurysm and the adenoma. CONCLUSIONS: We have not yet established incidence or prevalence.
