Isolation Index

Aliases

• ISO Index
• Isolation Index
• Isolate/R
• isolation ratio

Definition

ISO_Index is the ratio (Bt + 2Cl + Ge + Ls + 2Na) / R. In interpretation, it helps estimate how much the record is organized around distance, social withdrawal, or limited interpersonal participation.

Interpretation

• If the index rises above .24 or .25, it is worth reviewing hypotheses about social distance or interpersonal withdrawal more carefully.
• A value near 1/3 or higher increases concern about meaningful isolation.
• When ISO_Index is high and COP is low, relational participation may look limited or weakly reciprocal.
• If ISO_Index is high while SumT_inter or Food also rise, need for closeness may coexist with a tendency toward withdrawal.

Cautions

• Because it is a ratio, it can be inflated when R is low.
• It should not be read as a stand-alone proof of chronic isolation.
• The variable needs context from COP, HumanCont, CDI, and DEPI.

Cautions

• ISO_Index alone does not explain whether isolation is defensive, depressive, or situational.
• It should be read together with response volume and other interpersonal variables.

Variables to Review Together

• COP
• HumanCont
• Food
• CDI
• DEPI

Cross References

• [Interpretation/Lower Section/Interpersonal] Interpersonal
• [Interpretation/Interpersonal] COP
• [Interpretation/Interpersonal] Human Content
• [Interpretation/Interpersonal] Food
• [Coding/Content] Bt
• [Coding/Content] Cl
• [Coding/Content] Ge
• [Coding/Content] Ls
• [Coding/Content] Na
• [Interpretation/Core] R
• [Interpretation/Special Indices] CDI
• [Interpretation/Special Indices] DEPI