Psychometric analysis of the short-form UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS-6) in older adults

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2014

Autores

Felix Neto (Autor) FPCEUP

Revista

Título: European Journal of Ageing

Vol. 11 Nº 4

Páginas: 313-319

ISSN: 1613-9372

Editora: Springer Nature

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Classificação Científica

FOS: Ciências médicas e da saúde > Medicina clínica

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ID Authenticus: P-009-ZCG

DOI: 10.1007/s10433-014-0312-1

Abstract (EN): The aim of this investigation was to present new empirical evidence regarding the psychometric properties of the short-form UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS-6) among Portuguese older people. The study included 1,154 persons (60 % women and 40 % men), aged 60-90 (M = 71.26; SD = 6.66). The psychometric properties of the ULS-6 were analysed by means of confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency, and criterion-related validity methods. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a unidimensional structure of the measure with adequate values of various fit indices. The ULS-6 presented satisfactory psychometric properties, with a high level of internal consistency. Furthermore, the ULS-6 showed a negative relationship with self-esteem, satisfaction with life, and positive affect; and a positive one with negative affect. The results confirm that the ULS-6 provides a brief, psychometrically sound measure of loneliness that is appropriate for use among older adults.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica