Psychometric parameters of the Life Satisfaction Index LISIA were tested from the viewpoint of internal consistency and factor structure using data from 124 elderly women living in community, average age 68 years, SD=3.28. On the basis of exploratory factor analysis results the original 20 items instrument was shortened and 14 items version structure verified by confirmatory factor analysis.
The structure of the instrument corresponds to the structure of original English version. The shortened Czech version may be recommended as suitable for estimation of subjectively experienced life satisfaction of senior women