The LSNS is currently in the process of being translated into various languages. At this time Spanish and Korean translations are available. Please see the following article for information regarding validation of the Korean translation:

Hong, M., Casado, B.L., Harrington, D. (2011). Validation of Korean versions of the Lubben Social Network Scales in Korean Americans. Clinical Gerontologists, 34, 319-334.

Please see the following article for information regarding  the Japanese translation:

Kurimoto, A., Awata, S., Ohkubo, T., Tsubota-Utsugi, M., Asayama, K., Takahashi, K.,

Suenaga, K., Satoh, H., & Imai, Y. (2011).  Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale. Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi, 48(2), 149-157. Article in Japanese.

Please revisit this website for other languages which will be added including French, German, and Chinese.