Table 2 Descriptive statistics of loneliness and social connectedness
Three-Item Loneliness | M | SD | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
First, how often do you feel that you lack companionship? | 1.93 | 0.72 | 1–3 |
How often do you feel left out? | 1.72 | 0.73 | 1–3 |
How often do you feel isolated from others? | 1.66 | 0.68 | 1–3 |
Sum of Loneliness items | 5.31 | 1.83 | 3–9 |
Social Network Index (SNI) | |||
Network diversity | 3.94 | 1.71 | 0–12 |
People in social network | 15.65 | 8.07 | 1–46 |
Embedded network | 3.12 | 1.42 | 0–8 |