Analysis of Achenbach Self-Report Forms among Geriatric Populations

Dr. Suneetha Kumari, Rajita Panditharadhyula

Abstract: The non experimental study was conducted to analyze how geriatric population perceive themselves, among stratified random sample of 302 populations (153 male, 149 female) between 60-85 years of age, in the Urban, town and rural areas in and around Vishakhapatnam. Standardized Achenbachs Older Adult Self Report (OASR) forms were used to collect data individually. T-test, f-test and correlation was conducted on obtained data shows that age, marital status, religion and caste of the individual significantly influence the various domains of self evaluation.

Keywords: Geriatric population, Achenbach Older Adult Self Report Form