Validation of the Malay Version of the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale

Jaafar, Mohamad Hasif; Villiers‐Tuthill, Amanda; Lim, Min Ai; Ragunathan, Darshaini; Morgan, Kàren

doi:10.1111/ajag.12672

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“…Fourteen validations of some of the versions of the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale (DJGLS; De Jong-Gierveld and Kamphuls, 1985 ) were carried out; specifically, eight validations of the 6-item DJGLS ( Leung et al, 2008 ; De Jong Gierveld and Van Tilburg, 2010 ; Ayala et al, 2012 ; Iecovich, 2013 ; Cheung et al, 2020 ; Hosseinabadi et al, 2020 ; Jaafar et al, 2020 ; Rodríguez-Blázquez et al, 2021 ) and six validations of the 11-item DJGLS ( Buz and Pérez-Arechaederra, 2014 ; Penning et al, 2014 ; Tomás et al, 2017 ; Uysal-Bozkir et al, 2017 ; Caycho-Rodríguez et al, 2021 ; Hosseinabadi et al, 2021 ). In the study by De Jong Gierveld and Van Tilburg (2010) , the validated emotional DJGLS-3 and social DJGLS-3 scales are equivalent to the DJGLS-6 scale.…”

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A systematic review evaluating loneliness assessment instruments in older adults

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Introduction and objectivesThe experiences and changes that come along with old age may lead to a feeling of loneliness, usually followed by negative physical and mental manifestations. In this systematic review, we evaluated the existing tools to assess loneliness in older adults.MethodsWe performed a literature search in the Web of Science, Medline, and PsycINFO, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. After, we examined the psychometric properties of the instruments with a focus on reliability, validity, and main conclusions.ResultsWe included 27 articles published between 1996 and 2021.ConclusionTo date, there are few instruments to assess loneliness in older adults. In general, they present adequate psychometric properties, although it is true that some scales show somewhat low levels of reliability and validity.

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“…The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was reported in the studies by Leung et al (2008) , Neto (2014) , and Hosseinabadi et al (2020) and test–retest reliability measures in the work by Jaafar et al (2020) .…”

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A systematic review evaluating loneliness assessment instruments in older adults

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“…They reported that the shortened scale produced both valid and reliable scores for overall loneliness and the two subscales. They also reported that the scale works suitably for use in large surveys and has been validated in Chinese (Leung et al, 2008) German, Russian, Bulgarian, Georgian, Japanese, French (all countries included in de Jong Gierveld & Van Tilburg, 2010) and Malaysian (Jaafar et al, 2020). However, although the shortened scale has gained more popularity in recent times, when compared to the original 11-item scale, research concerning the scale's factor structure is concerningly limited.…”

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Factor Structure of the Shortened Six-Item Version of the de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale (DJGLS-6) : A Systematic Review and Testing Factor Models in a Nationally Representative Sample

Kenny¹,

Cloitre²,

Shevlin³

2023

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Introduction: Loneliness is linked to negative physical and mental health outcomes. Therefore, it is important to employ reliable and valid screening measures for early detection and treatment. A widely used scale for assessing loneliness is the shortened six-item Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale (DJGLS-6). Aims: To review and evaluate the factor structure of the DJGLS-6. Methods: Study 1 was a systematic review. To examine the factor structure of the DJGLS-6, peer-reviewed studies were reviewed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Study 2 tested the factor analytic models found in Study 1. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed using data from a nationally representative sample of adults to assess the latent structure of the six-item scale. Results: In Study 1, findings from the two papers reviewed suggested that the scale measures two correlated dimensions: social and emotional loneliness. This finding was consistent with the results of Study 2. However, the fit statistics for the one and two-factor CFA models were not acceptable. Modification indices indicated that adding a cross-factor loading to allow item 2 (“I miss having people around”) of the social loneliness factor, to load on both the emotional and social factor, to load on both the emotional and social factors would significantly improve the fit of the model. Conclusions: The analysis failed to support previous findings concerning the robustness of the subscales. We recommend performing future evaluations of the scale and for the authors to consider changing item 2 accordingly.

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“…Loneliness is profoundly influenced by socio-cultural factors, and therefore, it is crucial to study loneliness within specific social settings. 4 Out of the 100 million older adults in India, about 75% of them reside in rural areas. 5 Rural areas are characterised by poverty and lack of formal support systems such as access to health care.…”

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“…Despite its prevalence and adverse consequences, limited emphasis has been placed on understanding the socio‐demographic‐, health‐ or family‐related risks for loneliness, especially in rural communities. Loneliness is profoundly influenced by socio‐cultural factors, and therefore, it is crucial to study loneliness within specific social settings 4 . Out of the 100 million older adults in India, about 75% of them reside in rural areas 5 .…”

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Prevalence of and risk factors for loneliness in rural older adults

Chokkanathan

2020

Australas J Ageing

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The study investigated the prevalence of and risk factors (socio-economic, health and kinship ties) for loneliness in older adults in rural India. Methods: Data were collected from a random sample of 897 older adults in rural India. Loneliness was measured through a 3-item scale, and measures of kinship ties and health status were included. A hierarchical regression analysis was conducted. Results: The prevalence rate of loneliness was 48%. The kinship factors contributed more to loneliness than the socio-demographic and health variables. The subjective aspects of kinship ties (relationship strain, support, family cohesion) explained more variance in loneliness than the structural aspects (living arrangements, family size). Within the functional component of kinship ties, relationship strain contributed more to loneliness. Conclusion: Strategies to combat loneliness should include multidynamic interventions on strengthening family ties and promoting optimal health during old age.

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Validation of the Malay Version of the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale

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A systematic review evaluating loneliness assessment instruments in older adults

A systematic review evaluating loneliness assessment instruments in older adults

Factor Structure of the Shortened Six-Item Version of the de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale (DJGLS-6) : A Systematic Review and Testing Factor Models in a Nationally Representative Sample

Prevalence of and risk factors for loneliness in rural older adults

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