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Validity of the de Jong Gierveld loneliness scale in Portugal population: psychometrics studies
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Ageing is a life-span complex process. In current cohorts, the final years of life are often marked by increased cognitive, functional, and relational decline due to a range of socioeconomic, biological, and personal factors. As a result, individuals are more susceptible to social isolation and loneliness. The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has further intensified the need to assess feelings of loneliness and to develop appropriate interventions. Given the strong association between loneliness and both physical and psychological health and well-being, this area has become a research priority. The aim of this study is to adapt the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale for the Portuguese population and to gather evidence of its validity and reliability. A study was conducted with 191 participants aged between 54 and 99 years old. Results from the exploratory factor analysis revealed a two-factor structure (social and emotional), with Cronbach's alpha values ranging from 0.719 to 0.734. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated good model fit (CFI = 0.996, GFI = 0.931, RMSEA = 0.093) and satisfactory reliability (0.73–0.76). In conclusion, the instrument demonstrates sound psychometric properties and represents a suitable tool for researchers and practitioners. However, further studies with more representative samples of the Portuguese population are recommended.
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Article number - 102353
Palavras-chave
Loneliness Older adults Psychometric properties Scale Validity
Contexto Educativo
Citação
Timóteo Areosa, Margarida Pedroso Lima, Susana Custódio, Tânia Caetano, J. De Jong Gierveld, Maria dos Anjos Dixe, Validity of the de Jong Gierveld loneliness scale in Portugal population: psychometrics studies, Social Sciences & Humanities Open, Volume 13, 2026, 102353, ISSN 2590-2911, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.102353.
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Elsevier