Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support.
Information:
The multidimensional scale of perceived social support is a 12 item questionnaire.
Items are scored on a 1-7 scale, with the total scale score calculated as a sum of the items.
There are three subcategories for example, friends (Fri).
Copyright restrictions:
No restrictions.
Citations:
Canty-Mitchell, J. & Zimet, G.D. (2000). Psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in urban adolescents. American Journal of Community Psychology, 28, 391-400.
Zimet, G.D., Dahlem, N.W., Zimet, S.G. & Farley, G.K. (1988). The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Journal of Personality Assessment, 52, 30-41.
Zimet, G.D., Powell, S.S., Farley, G.K., Werkman, S. & Berkoff, K.A. (1990). Psychometric characteristics of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Journal of Personality Assessment, 55, 610-17.
Ethical Considerations:
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