Validity and reliability of the Lubben Social Network Scale-Revised (LSNS-R) on older adults in Turkey

The psychometric properties of the Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS‐6) and its associations with well‐being indicators in Hong Kong older adults

“…13 The original version comprised 10 items and was revised into multiple versions. 7 For brevity and ease of administration, Lubben sorted 6 items with the strongest loading into the standard abbreviated LSNS-6. 3 The abbreviated scale retains comparable validity and reliability as the original version, but with minimised administration time that helps enhance the response rate.…”

“…In turn, social isolation (small or non‐existent social networks) may signify a lack of resources and support to cope with daily issues. A series of previous studies have consistently found associations between social isolation and a variety of physical and mental health risks, such as loneliness, 6,7 early mortality, 3,7,8 dementia 7,9 and suicidal behaviour 3 . Unfortunately, older people often experience social network shrinkage due to their retirement or the deaths of family members and friends, which enhances their vulnerability to these health risks 6 .…”

An exploratory factor analysis and reliability analysis among Malaysian elderly

“…According to Peplau [7], loneliness is a subjectively painful or unpleasant sensation resulting from the dissonance between an individual's social networks and society's social expectations. Older individuals have a greater risk of and are more likely to experience feelings of isolation, considering the influence of the interrelationship between sociodemographic, social, and health variables [8]. Hence, one of the most critical steps in determining the vulnerable elderly is establishing reliable methods for recognising seniors, particularly those who live alone [8].…”

“…Older individuals have a greater risk of and are more likely to experience feelings of isolation, considering the influence of the interrelationship between sociodemographic, social, and health variables [8]. Hence, one of the most critical steps in determining the vulnerable elderly is establishing reliable methods for recognising seniors, particularly those who live alone [8]. In truth, the lubben social network scale (LSNS) is internationally recognised as one of the most often used and useful instruments for evaluating an individual's perceived social support from family members, friends, and community members [8], [9].…”

“…Hence, one of the most critical steps in determining the vulnerable elderly is establishing reliable methods for recognising seniors, particularly those who live alone [8]. In truth, the lubben social network scale (LSNS) is internationally recognised as one of the most often used and useful instruments for evaluating an individual's perceived social support from family members, friends, and community members [8], [9].…”