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| Resumo: | Abstract The objectives of this study are to analyze the psychometric properties of the data collected with the European Portuguese version of the UCLA Loneliness Scale version 3 (UCLA-LS-3) and to evaluate levels of loneliness and perceived social isolation in Portuguese adults. 802 individuals aged 18 to 82 years (M= 35.12; SD= 15.67) responded to the scale, and reliability and validity analyses were conducted. The total score of the UCLA-LS-3 exhibited a strong negative correlation with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. A three-factor model showed the best fit, demonstrating good fit [(χ2/df = 1.81; CFI = .99; RMSEA (90 CI) = .032 (.026; .038)]. This model showed only metric invariance between genders and only configural invariance between age groups. The results support the UCLA-LS-3 as a reliable and valid measure of loneliness for future research studies interested in assessing the psychological experience of loneliness in Portuguese population. |
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| Autores principais: | Moniz,Edna |
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| Outros Autores: | Pires,Luís; Carvalho,Célia Barreto; Afonso,Rosa Marina |
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| Assunto: | Loneliness Social isolation UCLA Loneliness scale Factorial structure |
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| Ano: | 2025 |
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| País: | Portugal |
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| Tipo de documento: | artigo |
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| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
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| Instituição associada: | Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia |
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| Idioma: | inglês |
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| Origem: | SciELO Portugal |
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