The Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale

A 16-item scale; each item is rated from 0% (no confidence) to 100% (complete confidence). Respondents are asked to rate their confidence that they will lose their balance or become unsteady in the course of daily activities.

Authors: Powell, L.E, Myers A.M.  Age-Range: 60 years - 95 years
For more information: Sample Scale Form (PDF)
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Powell, L.E., & Myers, A.M. (1995). The activities-specific balance confidence scale. Journal of Gerontology: MEDICAL SCIENCES, 50A(1), M28-M34.

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