Scale name: Retirement Goal Clarity  

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Description: All items contained in this scale in some way reflect the act of thinking about, discussing, or setting general (as opposed to financially-oriented) retirement goals for the future.

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Source: Stawski, R. S., Hershey, D. A., & Jacobs-Lawson, J. M. (2007).  Goal clarity and financial planning activities as determinants of retirement savings contributions.  International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 64, 13-32. doi: 10.2190/13GK-5H72-H324-16P2  

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Cronbach's alpha: 0.90

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Response format: Likert-type response format (1 = strongly disagree; 7 = strongly agree)

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Instructions: Using the seven-point scale below, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. 

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Items:

            1. Set clear goals for gaining information about retirement. 

            2. Thought a great deal about quality of life in retirement. 

            3. Set specific goals for how much will need to be saved for retirement.

            4. Have a clear vision of how life will be in retirement. 

            5.  Discussed retirement plans with a spouse, friend, or significant other. 

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