Is Coimbra an Age-Friendly City? The Portuguese Validation of the Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire (AFCCQ-PT)
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire (AFCCQ) is a tool for assessing and contributing to improving the urban living conditions of older citizens. The objective of this research is to validate the AFCCQ for Portugal's language and culture (AFCCQ-PT). The psychometric validation was conducted through a quantitative, cross-sectional study with a sample of 242 participants, living in Coimbra. Confirmatory Factor Analysis supported a nine-factor structure for the AFCCQ-PT and demonstrated strong internal consistency. Coimbra performed best on Housing accessibility and worst on Outdoor spaces and buildings. The AFCCQ-PT is a reliable and valid tool, useful for urban planning and social policy-making.
Source: Journal of Aging & Social Policy
Institutions: Fernando Pessoa University, Instituto Superior Miguel Torga, Centro de Estudos da População Economia e Sociedade, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração de Coimbra, University of Coimbra
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4415259660