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Validity and reliability of the Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-6) in Thai older adults with non-communicable diseases Cover

Validity and reliability of the Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-6) in Thai older adults with non-communicable diseases

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|Jul 2026

Figures & Tables

Table 1.

Standardized factor loadings and R2 for LSNS-6 items (two-factor model).

ItemFactor loading (λ)R2
Family subscale
  1. How many relatives do you see/hear from monthly?0.80*0.64
  2. How many relatives do you feel close to?0.82*0.67
  3. How many relatives could you call for help?0.83*0.69
Friends subscale
  4. How many friends do you see/hear from monthly?0.81*0.66
  5. How many friends do you feel close to?0.84*0.70
  6. How many friends could you call for help?0.83*0.69

1 Note: LSNS-6, Lubben Social Network Scale-6;

1* indicates standardized factor loadings significant at P < 0.001.

Figure 1.

CFA of LSNS-6 Two-Factor Model (family and friends).

Note: Standardized loadings and error variances are shown. P < 0.001. CFA, Confirmatory factor analysis; LSNS-6, Lubben Social Network Scale-6.

Table 2.

Reliability indices for LSNS-6 and subscales.

ScaleCronbach’s αρcAVE
LSNS-6 total0.880.850.67
Family subscale0.850.840.65
Friends subscale0.880.860.68

1 Note: AVE, average variance extracted; LSNS-6, Lubben Social Network Scale-6; ρc, composite reliability.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/FON-2026-0020 | Journal eISSN: 2544-8994 | Journal ISSN: 2097-5368
Language: English
Page range: 175 - 181
Submitted on: Aug 29, 2025
Accepted on: Oct 11, 2025
Published on: Jul 3, 2026
Published by: Shanxi Medical Periodical Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

© 2026 Wanich Suksatan, published by Shanxi Medical Periodical Press
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