Factorial structure, validity, and gender invariance of the UCLA-R loneliness scale in ecuadorian adolescents
It is concluded that the 19-item UCLA-R Loneliness Scale is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing perceived loneliness in Ecuadorian adolescents, regardless of gender. Future research could replicate these findings in other regions and cultural contexts to validate its use on a larger scale.
Authors
- Wilson Guillermo Sigüenza Campoverde (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1089-7109)
- Katy Maricela Chamba Leiva
Institutions
- Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (EC)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-08-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0328163
- Primary Topic
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00