Data Structure
Berkman-Syme Social Network Index
Version 0172 Shared Subjects
Short Name: bssni01
Data Type: Clinical Assessments
Categories: Social Support
This measure is a questionnaire to assess the type, size, closeness, and frequency of contacts in a respondent’s current social network. In contrast to the Social Networks measure which captures each network member, this measure allows researchers to categorize individuals based on social connectedness and can highlight those at risk for social isolation
Name, Type, Required, Description, Value Range, Notes
Name | Type | Required | Description | Value Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| subjectkey | GUID | Required | The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject | NDAR* | |
| src_subject_id | String | Required | Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project | ||
| interview_age | Integer | Required | Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. | 0::1440 | Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month. |
| interview_date | Date | Required | Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY | ||
| sex | String | Required | Sex of subject at birth | M;F; O; NR | M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported |
| fspgod | String | Recommended | Subject's gender OTHER describe | ||
| bs_sni_total | Integer | Recommended | BS-SNI Sum Score | 0 :: 42 | |
| q1 | Integer | Recommended | How many close friends do you have, people that you feel at ease with, can talk to about private matters? | 0 :: 4 | 0 = None; 1 = 1 or 2; 2 = 3 to 5; 3 = 6 to 9; 4 = 10 or more |
| q2 | Integer | Recommended | How many of these close friends do you see at least once a month? | 0 :: 4 | 0 = None; 1 = 1 or 2; 2 = 3 to 5; 3 = 6 to 9; 4 = 10 or more |
| q3 | Integer | Recommended | How many relatives do you have, people, that you feel at ease with, can talk to about private matters? | 0 :: 4 | 0 = None; 1 = 1 or 2; 2 = 3 to 5; 3 = 6 to 9; 4 = 10 or more |
| q4 | Integer | Recommended | How many of these relatives do you see at least once a month? | 0 :: 4 | 0 = None; 1 = 1 or 2; 2 = 3 to 5; 3 = 6 to 9; 4 = 10 or more |
| q5 | Integer | Recommended | Do you participate in any groups such as a senior center, social or work group, religious-connected group, self-help group, or charity, public service, or community group? | 0;1 | 0 = No; 1 = Yes |
| q6 | Integer | Recommended | About how often do you go to religious meetings or services? | 0 :: 5 | 0 = Never or almost never; 1 = Once or twice a year; 2 = Every few months; 3 = Once or twice a month; 4 = Once a week; 5 = More than once a week |
| q7 | Integer | Recommended | How many people are available to you whom you can count on to listen to you when you need to talk? | 0 :: 4 | 0 = None; 1 = 1 or 2; 2 = 3 to 5; 3 = 6 to 9; 4 = 10 or more |
| q8 | Integer | Recommended | How many people are available to give you good advice about a problem? | 0 :: 4 | 0 = None; 1 = 1 or 2; 2 = 3 to 5; 3 = 6 to 9; 4 = 10 or more |
| question9 | Integer | Recommended | How many people are available to you who show you love and affection? | 0 :: 4 | 0 = None; 1 = 1 or 2; 2 = 3 to 5; 3 = 6 to 9; 4 = 10 or more |
| question10 | Integer | Recommended | How many people can you count on to provide you with emotional support (talking over problems or helping you make a difficult decision)? | 0 :: 4 | 0 = None; 1 = 1 or 2; 2 = 3 to 5; 3 = 6 to 9; 4 = 10 or more |
| question11 | Integer | Recommended | Do you have as much contact as you would like with someone you feel close to, someone in whom you can trust and confide? | 0 :: 4 | 0 = None; 1 = 1 or 2; 2 = 3 to 5; 3 = 6 to 9; 4 = 10 or more |
| bssni7bs | Integer | Recommended | How many people can you count on to listen to you when you need to talk? | 0::4 | 0 = None; 1 = 1 or 2; 2 = 3 to 5; 3 = 6 to 9; 4 = 10 or more |
| bssni9bs | Integer | Recommended | How many people show you love and affection? | 0::4 | 0 = None; 1 = 1 or 2; 2 = 3 to 5; 3 = 6 to 9; 4 = 10 or more |
| bssni11bs | Integer | Recommended | How many people do you feel close to and can have as much contact as you would like to with them (e.g., someone whom you can trust and confide)? | 0::4 | 0 = None; 1 = 1 or 2; 2 = 3 to 5; 3 = 6 to 9; 4 = 10 or more |
| timepoint_label | String | Recommended | Timepoint/visit label |