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

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Autor(a) principal: Felix Neto
Data de Publicação: 2014
Tipo de documento: Artigo
Idioma: eng
Título da fonte: Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)
Texto Completo: https://repositorio-aberto.up.pt/handle/10216/94028
Resumo: 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.
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Psychometric analysis of the short-form UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS-6) in older adults
title Psychometric analysis of the short-form UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS-6) in older adults
spellingShingle Psychometric analysis of the short-form UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS-6) in older adults
Felix Neto
Medicina clínica
Clinical medicine
title_short Psychometric analysis of the short-form UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS-6) in older adults
title_full Psychometric analysis of the short-form UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS-6) in older adults
title_fullStr Psychometric analysis of the short-form UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS-6) in older adults
title_full_unstemmed Psychometric analysis of the short-form UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS-6) in older adults
title_sort Psychometric analysis of the short-form UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS-6) in older adults
author Felix Neto
author_facet Felix Neto
author_role author
dc.contributor.author.fl_str_mv Felix Neto
dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Medicina clínica
Clinical medicine
topic Medicina clínica
Clinical medicine
description 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.
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