Figure 1.
Standardized factor loadings and R2 for LSNS-6 items (two-factor model)_
| Item | Factor 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 |
Reliability indices for LSNS-6 and subscales_
| Scale | Cronbach’s α | ρc | AVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSNS-6 total | 0.88 | 0.85 | 0.67 |
| Family subscale | 0.85 | 0.84 | 0.65 |
| Friends subscale | 0.88 | 0.86 | 0.68 |