Psychometric properties of the brief sense of community scale for urban-dwelling older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

As populations age and diversify, understanding older adults' sense of community becomes critical for promoting their well-being. This study aimed to validate the Brief Sense of Community Scale (BSCS) among community-dwelling older adults of native Dutch and migrant backgrounds living in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Research design and methods

A representative sample of 862 individuals aged 65 years and older completed the BSCS. The sample included 300 (34.8%) native Dutch, 211 (24.5%) Turkish-Dutch, 200 (23.2%) Surinamese-Dutch, and 151 (17.5%) Moroccan-Dutch participants. Psychometric properties were assessed through analyses of internal consistency, factorial validity, and measurement invariance across gender and ethnicity, based on established th

SUBMITTER: Bloem M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12688443 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature