Abstract
In light of increased international cross-border mobility, especially among older adults, this study aimed to develop a psychometrically robust and culturally appropriate short-form Chinese version of the Reentry Shock Scale (RSS-7) for assessing Reverse Culture Shock (RCS) among returnees. A total of 210 older Hong Kong returnees (M = 82.2 years old, SD = 6.64) with prior cross-border living experiences were recruited. Using a combination of psychometric techniques, including Confirmatory Factor Analysis, the proposed RSS-7 demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency, construct validity, and concurrent validity. Compared to the Chinese full version, the RSS-7 exhibited better psychometric properties while retaining measurement coverage across all conceptual dimensions. This shortened scale offers a reliable and efficient measurement tool for future research on RCS, particularly among aging populations.
© 2026 The Author(s).
© 2026 The Author(s).
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 101063 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Affective Disorders Reports |
| Volume | 24 |
| Online published | 7 Apr 2026 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2026 |
Funding
This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
Research Keywords
- CFA
- Chinese
- Reentry shock scale
- Reverse culture shock
- Older adult
Publisher's Copyright Statement
- This full text is made available under CC-BY 4.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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