Assessing the Cross-Cultural Validity of the Succession, Identity and Consumption (SIC) Scale Across Four French-Speaking Countries

French-speaking countries are aging fast, forcing them to accommodate their older population and, most likely, generating ageism. The present study aims investigate this issue by examining the cross-cultural validity of a scale assessing prescriptive ageism: Succession, Identity, Consumption scale. In four (Canada, France, Belgium and Switzerland), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) results reveal suitability both three-factor 15-item model higher-order factor model. Multiple-group CFA revealed measurement invariance models across countries. MIMIC (Multiple Indicators MultIple Causes) modeling showed that Canadians obtained highest ageism scores, followed French, Belgians, Swiss. Second, using dynamic indicators socioeconomic parameters, we observed rapid populations additional pressure on workforce could be viewed as key factors for understanding global well succession consumption-based prescriptions.