Psychometric properties of the social isolation and social network scale in community-dwelling older adults: Construct validity, reliability, and sensitivity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social isolation is associated with numerous negative health outcomes in older adults. Despite growing concerns about social disconnection, there remains a need for psychometrically sound instruments that comprehensively assess both social isolation and social networks, particularly in culturally diverse contexts.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the newly developed Social Isolation and Social Network (SISN) Scale among community-dwelling older adults in South Korea.

Methods

A total of 350 community-dwelling older adults aged >65 years completed the SISN and Korean version of the Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-K). Psychometric properties were assessed using reliability analysis (internal consistency and test-retest),

SUBMITTER: Park KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12697958 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature