Social Connectedness Scale

The Social Connectedness Scale (SCS) is commonly used to measure an individual's sense of social connectedness. It evaluates various aspects, including belongingness, closeness, support, and satisfaction in social relationships.

Yes, the Social Connectedness Scale has been shown to be reliable and valid in multiple research and clinical settings. It consistently measures social connectedness and correlates with outcomes like mental health and well-being.

To score the revised Social Connectedness Scale, first reverse-score the negative statements. Then, the scores from the positive and reverse-scored negative statements are used to calculate the total score, which indicates the level of social connectedness.