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[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST-CNRS H7mR0xst. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. Background : Domestic violence against the elderly (DVAE) is an increasingly recognised problem and its appropriate detection is imperative. As part of an ongoing cross-cultural adaptation process, this study evaluates the construct validity of a Brazilian Portuguese version of the instrument Caregiver Abuse Screen (CASE). Methods : A cross-sectional study comprising 507 pairs of caregivers/elderly patients was carried out in three geriatric outpatient units. A multidimensional questionnaire was completed for each pair of interviewees covering DVAE, sociodemographic characteristics and several theory-related variables (alcohol misuse, burden, depression, social support, cognitive status, instrumental activities of daily living, general health status and living arrangements). Sequential confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses (CFA/EFA) were implemented to assess construct validity through an in-depth exploration of the instrument's dimensional structure. Construct validity was also assessed through relationships with other variables. Results : The initial CFA did not support the postulated two-factor solution. A one-dimensional solution suggested by an EFA was followed by a CFA, which showed adequate fit (WRMR=0.985, RMSEA=0.056, CFI=0.967 and TLI=0.969), internal consistency (pcr=0.85) and temporal stability (kappaw=0.77). Yet, convergent validity was not achieved (average variance extracted
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