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October 16, 2008Journal of Personality Assessment

A Reliability Generalization Study of Coefficient Alpha for the UCLA Loneliness Scale

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MVMatt VassarVassar CollegeJCJames W. CrosbySam Houston State University

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Implication

Reliability generalization examines coefficient alpha of the UCLA Loneliness Scale in diverse populations, suggesting its widespread applicability.

Key Points

  • This study aims to examine the reliability of the UCLA Loneliness Scale and identify factors contributing to variability in coefficient alpha.
  • Utilized reliability generalization to aggregate estimates of the scale's reliability across various populations.
  • Analyzed 213 studies with 80 reporting coefficient alpha estimates.
  • Assessed demographic and sampling characteristics affecting reliability.
  • Identified variability in coefficient alpha associated with different demographic characteristics.
  • Provided an aggregate estimate of reliability for the UCLA Loneliness Scale over time and among diverse populations.
  • Discussed practical implications for improving measurement of loneliness in psychological research.

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Vassar et al. (2008) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0fef3d2badbc352afeff63https://doi.org/10.1080/00223890802388624
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