Three-item loneliness scale: psychometric properties and normative data of the Spanish version

Trucharte, Almudena; Calderon, Leonardo; Cerezo, Eva; Contreras, Alba; Peinado, Vanesa; Valiente, Carmen

doi:10.1007/s12144-021-02110-x

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“…We used Pinazo Hernandis and Bellegarde Nunes's (2018) TILS translation with one minor modification: We changed the wording of Item 2 from ‘feeling alone’ to ‘feeling excluded’ to better approximate the original English (Hughes et al, 2004). This modification is consistent with recent developments with Spanish versions that have shown convergent validity, concurrent validity, sensitivity to change and test–retest reliability (del Sequeros Pedroso‐Chaparro et al, 2021; Trucharte et al, 2021). Internal consistency reliability of the TILS with our sample ( α = 0.81) was similar to Trucharte et al's (2021) sample of older Spaniards ( α = 0.82).…”

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Validation of the abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS‐6) and its association with self‐rated health amongst older adults in Puerto Rico

Buckley

Becker

Burnette

2022

Health Social Care Comm

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Social isolation is a well‐established determinant of late‐life well‐being, and it may be particularly relevant for older adults in Puerto Rico following Hurricane María. The abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS‐6) is a widely used measure of social isolation, but it has not been validated with Spanish‐speaking older adults. The objectives of this study were to (1) assess the psychometric properties of a Spanish‐language LSNS‐6 and (2) examine its association with self‐rated health (SRH) and psychological sense of community (PSOC). Data came from face‐to‐face survey interviews with a nonprobability sample of 154 community‐dwelling older adults in Puerto Rico 2 years after Hurricane María. We assessed the LSNS‐6's internal consistency reliability and convergent validity. We then conducted structural equational modelling consisting of (1) a measurement model using confirmatory factor analysis to test the factor structure of the LSNS‐6 and (2) a structural model using path analysis to examine the direct effect of social isolation on SRH and to test the role of PSOC as a mediator in this relationship. The LSNS‐6 demonstrated acceptable internal consistency reliability (α = 0.74) and convergent validity, r(151) = −0.33, p < 0.001. A correlated two‐factor model (Family and Friends) provided the best fit (comparative fit index = 0.986, Tucker–Lewis index = 0.975, root mean square error of approximation = 0.082, standardised root mean squared residual = 0.033). Path model results show the Friends factor was negatively associated with SRH (β = −0.31, p = 0.045), whilst the Family factor was nonsignificant. The Friends factor had a statistically significant indirect effect on SRH through PSOC (β = 0.08, 95% CI [0.01, 0.29]). Our findings provide insight into the effect of social isolation on health amongst older adults in Puerto Rico and highlight the potential role of PSOC for assessment and intervention with older adults in post‐disaster settings.

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Validation of the abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS‐6) and its association with self‐rated health amongst older adults in Puerto Rico

Buckley

Becker

Burnette

2022

Health Social Care Comm

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“…Individuals’ responses were summed up, with higher scores indicating greater loneliness. The validated Spanish version has shown adequate sensitivity and was used in this study [ 31 ].…”

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Gender Differences in Psychological Stress Factors of Physical Therapy Degree Students in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Martínez-Caro

Sánchez‐Sánchez

Ucero‐Lozano

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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(1) Background: The aim of the study was to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the mental health and quality of life of male and female physical therapy students at the European University of Madrid. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted including a range of tests capturing different domains: 36-item Short Form Health Survey, six-item state version of the State–Trait Anxiety Inventory, Acceptance and Action Questionnaire, Three Items Loneliness Scale, four-item version of the Perceived Stress Scale, Beck Depression Inventory revised version, and Sleep Quality Numeric Rating Scale. (3) Results: A total of 151 students completed the study, consisting of 78 females and 73 males. Gender differences were observed on most of the domains evaluated. Female participants showed worse levels of general health perception, quality of life, depression symptoms, anxiety, stress, experiential avoidance and psychological inflexibility, sleep quality and loneliness compared to male physical therapy students. (4) Conclusions: The results of this study support the need of psychological interventions as preventive programs in situations such as COVID-19 pandemic. The aims of this study comprise of improving knowledge, awareness, and self-coping strategies or other psychological domains oriented to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on mental health and health-related quality of life in university students, especially among female ones.

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“…Loneliness was assessed with the Spanish version of the three-item University of California, Los Angeles Loneliness Scale (Hughes et al, 2004;Sancho et al, 2020;Trucharte et al, 2021), which consists of the following three items: "How often do you feel that you lack companionship? "; "How often do you feel left out?…”

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The effect of loneliness and social support on the course of major depressive disorder among adults aged 50 years and older: A longitudinal study

Gabarrell‐Pascuet

Moneta

Ayuso-Mateos

et al. 2022

Depression and Anxiety

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Background: Previous research indicates that social support, loneliness, and major depressive disorder (MDD) are interrelated. Little is known about the potential pathways among these factors, in particular in the case of adults aged 50 years and older and suffering from MDD. The objective was to investigate whether loneliness mediates the association between low social support and recurrent episodes of MDD. Methods:We used data from a cohort of the Spanish general population interviewed at three time-points over a 7-year period. We included 404 individuals aged 50+ suffering from MDD in the baseline assessment. A 12-month major depressive episode was assessed with the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) at each interview. The University of California, Los Angeles Loneliness Scale was used to measure loneliness, whereas social support was assessed through the Oslo Social Support Scale. We tested cross-lagged and autoregressive longitudinal associations using structural equation modeling.Results: We identified two significant longitudinal mediation patterns: lower social support predicted higher subsequent levels of loneliness (Coef. = −0.16; p < .05), which in turn predicted an increase in MDD recurrence (Coef. = 0.05; p < .05).Conclusions: Interventions focused on promoting social support among older adults suffering from MDD may decrease feelings of loneliness and prevent recurrent episodes of MDD.

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Three-item loneliness scale: psychometric properties and normative data of the Spanish version

Cited by 25 publications

References 50 publications

Validation of the abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS‐6) and its association with self‐rated health amongst older adults in Puerto Rico

Validation of the abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS‐6) and its association with self‐rated health amongst older adults in Puerto Rico

Gender Differences in Psychological Stress Factors of Physical Therapy Degree Students in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

The effect of loneliness and social support on the course of major depressive disorder among adults aged 50 years and older: A longitudinal study

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