Psychometric Characteristics of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23322706 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gregory D Zimet (0000-0003-3835-937X, Case Western Reserve University), Suzanne Powell (Case Western Reserve University), Suzanne S Powell, Gordon K Farley (University of Colorado System), Sidney L Werkman (Georgetown University), Sidney Werkman, Karen A Berkoff, Karen Berkoff (Case Western Reserve University) |
| Year | 1990 |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Pages | 610-617 |
| Publication date | 1990-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Personality Assessment (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-3891 • E-ISSN: 1532-7752 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00223891.1990.9674095 |
| PMID | 2280326 |
| OpenAlex | W2059262594 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 878 |
| References cited | 3 |
The initial study describing the development of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) indicated that it was a psychometrically sound instrument (Zimet, Dahlem, Zimet, & Farley, 1988). The current study attempted to extend the initial findings by demonstrating the internal reliability, factorial validity, and subscale validity of the MSPSS using three different subject groups: (a) 265 pregnant women, (b) 74 adolescents living in Europe with their families, and (c) 55 pediatric residents. The MSPSS was found to have good internal reliability across subject groups. In addition, strong factorial validity was demonstrated, confirming the three-subscale structure of the MSPSS: Family, Friends, and Significant Other. Finally, strong support was also found for the validity of the Family and Significant Other subscales.
Developmental psychology · Psychometrics · Reliability (semiconductor) · Scale (ratio) · Social support · Test validity · Validity · Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Psychology · Social Psychology
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