Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the social isolation measure (SIM) in adults with hearing loss.

Eithne HeffernanAlia HabibMelanie A Ferguson

Published in: International journal of audiology (2019)

The SIM was found to have strong psychometric properties. It could serve as a brief measure of perceived social isolation in research or clinical practice.

Keyphrases

psychometric properties
mental health
clinical practice
hearing loss
healthcare
depressive symptoms
social support
physical activity