The psychometric properties of the Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS‐6) and its associations with well‐being indicators in Hong Kong older adults
Objective Social networks play a vital role in facilitating late‐life health and well‐being. The
current research sought to examine the psychometric properties of the abbreviated Lubben
Social Network Scale (LSNS‐6) among community‐dwelling Hong Kong Chinese older
adults and to explore the association between social network and well‐being indicators
such as life satisfaction, functional social support, loneliness and anxiety. Methods We
administered the LSNS‐6 scale to 324 older adults (mean= 71.70, SD= 8.58, range: 58–95) …
current research sought to examine the psychometric properties of the abbreviated Lubben
Social Network Scale (LSNS‐6) among community‐dwelling Hong Kong Chinese older
adults and to explore the association between social network and well‐being indicators
such as life satisfaction, functional social support, loneliness and anxiety. Methods We
administered the LSNS‐6 scale to 324 older adults (mean= 71.70, SD= 8.58, range: 58–95) …
Objective
Social networks play a vital role in facilitating late‐life health and well‐being. The current research sought to examine the psychometric properties of the abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS‐6) among community‐dwelling Hong Kong Chinese older adults and to explore the association between social network and well‐being indicators such as life satisfaction, functional social support, loneliness and anxiety.
Methods
We administered the LSNS‐6 scale to 324 older adults (mean = 71.70, SD = 8.58, range: 58–95). We performed confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to confirm the construct validity. Cronbach's alpha was chosen for internal consistency estimation. Correlational analysis was performed between LSNS‐6 scale and other measures to ascertain the convergent validity.
Results
The two‐factor model of LSNS‐6 indicated an adequate fit. The goodness‐of‐fit index values for the model were χ2/df = 2.61, CFI = 0.98, RSMEA = 0.07, SRMR = 0.05. The internal consistency of the scale was α = 0.75. It also demonstrated good construct validity in measuring the social network and acceptable convergent validity to other measures.
Conclusions
The LSNS‐6, according to current findings, can be a valid reference to the social network of Hong Kong older adults, enabling researchers and clinicians to investigate and develop further corresponding remedies for those in need.
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