Evidence of Validity and Reliability of the Abbreviated Version of the De Jong-Gierveld Loneliness Scale in Argentinean University Students
Evidencias de validez y confiabilidad de la versión abreviada de la Escala de Soledad de De Jong-Gierveld en estudiantes universitarios de Argentina
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The aim of this study was to provide psychometric evidence of the functioning of the De Jong Gierveld’s Loneliness Scale in university students from Argentina. An empirical instrumental research was conducted, in a sample of 307 university students, between 18 and 54 years old. The Spanish translation of the De Jong Gierveld’s Loneliness Scale and the Spanish translation for Argentina of the Patient's Health Questionnaire were administered. The results of the Confirmatory Factor Analysis suggested that this instrument should be considered bidimensional, with an equitable distribution of elements in each factor representing social and emotional loneliness, respectively. The factor loadings of the items were very good, indicating that the indicators are properly related to their respective dimensions. The internal consistency was optimal. These results show that the scale is homogeneous and has a good connection between its elements. Scope and limitations of the instrument are discussed.
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