Psychometric Properties of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in Urban Adolescents

Authors: Canty-Mitchell J.¹; Zimet G.D.²

Source: American Journal of Community Psychology, Volume 28, Number 3, June 2000 , pp. 391-400(10)

Publisher: Springer

Abstract:

The psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) were investigated in 222 urban, largely African-American adolescents (68%). High internal consistency was demonstrated, and factor analysis confirmed the three subscale structures of the MSPSS: family, friends, and significant other. Correlations with a family caring scale supported the discriminant validity of the Family subscale. These results confirm the reliability, validity, and utility of the MSPSS with an urban, largely African-American adolescent sample. Implications of the findings are discussed.

Keywords: social support; adolescents; African-American; psychometric properties

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: Indiana University School of Nursing 2: Indiana University School of Medicine

Publication date: 2000-06-01

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