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Table 1 Items included in University of Jyvaskyla Active Aging Scale (UJACAS), and items for which responses were potentially affected by pandemic-related restrictions

From: Challenges related to self-assessment of active ageing during the Covid-19 pandemic in Sweden

UJACAS itema

Responses affected

Practicing memory

 

Using a computer or pad

 

Advancing matters in one’s own life

 

Exercising

X

Enjoying the outdoors

 

Taking care of one’s personal appearance

 

Crafting or “do it yourself” (DIY) activities

 

Making one’s home cosy and pleasant

 

Helping others

 

Maintaining friendships

X

Getting to know new people

X

Balancing personal finances

 

Making one’s days interesting

 

Practicing artistic hobbies

 

Participating in events

X

Advancing societal/communal matters

 

Doing things in accordance with one’s world view

 
  1. aFor each item respondents ranked their will to act, ability to act, opportunity to act, and frequency or extent of doing the activity, on a five-point Likert scale ranging from not at all/very low to very much/very high