Validation of the Spanish version of the Lubben Social Network Scale-6
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https://doi.org/10.31053/1853.0605.v77.n4.28775Keywords:
social isolation, social support, social determinants of health, validation study, lubben social network scale 6Abstract
Introduction:
Social support is an important determinant of health. The Lubben-6 Social Network Scale (LSNS-6) is one of the most used by the international community and its application is simple and brief. To date there are no works that have validated this scale in the Spanish language.
Aim of the Study:
Validate the spanish version of the LSNS-6.
Methods:
The Spanish version of the questionnaire was generated through the translation, back-translation and transcultural adaptation of the LSNS-6, made with native translators and adapted by a bilingual committee. The construct validity was evaluated using a Confirmatory Factor Analysis. We first considered a single factor (family or friends), and then two factors (family and friends). We compared results using Goodness-of-fit index (GFI). The validity of external criteria was evaluated by correlating the score of the questionnaire with that assigned by a professional counselor trained during an in-depth in-person interview conducted at the patient's home.
Results
We interviewed 150 older adults, 54% men; mean age 76.3 years.
The GFI presented adequate values for the two-factor model (P Chi2 = 0.069; NFI = 0.97; NNFI = 0.99; RMR st. = 0.03; the RMSEA showed a marginal value, 0.085); While the Pearson correlation was 0.665 (p <0.001).
Conclusion:
The Spanish version of the LSNS-6 scale is valid and reliable.
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