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BACKGROUND: Ageism, defined as stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination based on age, remains a pervasive issue globally, negatively affecting the health and well-being of older adults. The Fraboni Scale of Ageism (FSA) is a widely used tool to measure ageist attitudes, yet it has not been validated in Arabic-speaking populations. AIM: This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and examine the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Fraboni Scale of Ageism (FSA) among nursing students in Alexandria, Egypt. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 471 nursing students at the Technical Institute of Nursing, Alexandria University. The FSA was translated using the forward-backward translation method and evaluated for content validity, internal consistency, and concurrent validity. Construct validity was assessed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. RESULTS: The Arabic FSA showed strong internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.822). Content validity was acceptable (CVI = 0.89). Eight items were removed from the original scale to enhance validity. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a three-factor model, and confirmatory factor analysis supported this model with satisfactory fit indices (SRMR = 0.042 and RMSEA = 0.060). Regression analysis revealed that male students and those with lower knowledge of aging had significantly higher ageism levels (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The Arabic version of the FSA is a reliable and valid tool for assessing ageist attitudes among Arabic-speaking nursing students. It can be used for future research and in designing educational interventions aimed at reducing ageism.
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