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    This study developed a reliable measurement tool to assess social dependence in adults. The instrument evaluates everyday self-care, mobility, and social competence, proving effective for patients with advanced diseases.

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Adult role performance is contingent upon several key capacities.
    • Social dependence can be understood and measured through these capacities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define and operationalize social dependence.
    • To develop and test a reliable measurement instrument for social dependence.

    Main Methods:

    • Defined social dependence based on everyday self-care, mobility, and social competence.
    • Developed 12 six-point scales to measure these three capacities.
    • Calculated composite scores for each capacity and overall social dependence.
    • Assessed the reliability of the revised instrument using Cronbach's alpha on 60 advanced disease patients.

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    Main Results:

    • The revised instrument demonstrated high reliability.
    • Cronbach's alpha coefficient was .90.
    • Standardized-item alpha was .91, indicating strong internal consistency.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed instrument reliably measures social dependence.
    • This tool is suitable for assessing social dependence in individuals with advanced diseases.
    • The findings support the operational definition of social dependence based on self-care, mobility, and social competence.