Validity of a brief egocentric social network assessment in adults with alcohol use disorder: Direct comparison of 5-alter and 20-alter versions.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Social network analysis offers a high-resolution framework for understanding social influences on alcohol use, but full-length assessments confer significant burden, giving rise to brief measures. However, few studies have empirically compared brief and full-length assessments. To address this, the present study examined the internal and external validity of both brief and full egocentric social network assessments and their ability to capture weak social ties. Method: In 405 adults (57.5% female) with alcohol use disorder, a full egocentric social network assessment estimated drinking behavior in the ego's 20 important alters, as well as their perceived closeness and frequency of interaction with their network, and the presence of supportive ties (mu

SUBMITTER: Belisario KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12416765 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature