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Development and Validation of the Caring Loneliness Scale
Liisa Karhe1, Marja Kaunonen, Anna-Maija Koivisto
1University of Tampere, Finland.
Journal of Nursing Measurement
|July 18, 2017
Summary
The Caring Loneliness Scale (CARLOS) reliably measures patient loneliness in caring relationships. This validated scale helps assess patient experiences in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Psychological Measurement
- Healthcare Research
Background:
- Loneliness is a significant concern in professional caring relationships.
- Existing qualitative research informed the development of the Caring Loneliness Scale (CARLOS).
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the reliability and construct validity of the CARLOS.
- To measure patient experiences of loneliness within a professional caring relationship.
Main Methods:
- Statistical analysis including Cronbach's alpha and exploratory factor analysis.
- Utilized four different sample sizes for robust analysis.
- Principal axis factoring extraction was employed.
Main Results:
- A sample size of 250 provided the most comprehensible scale structure.
- The scale was reduced to 4 factors with 24 items.
- Cronbach's alpha values ranged from .77 to .90, indicating good reliability.
Conclusions:
- The CARLOS demonstrates reliability and validity for assessing loneliness in Finnish breast cancer and heart surgery patients.
- Further validation of the CARLOS in diverse patient populations is recommended.
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