Psychometric properties of the multidimensional scale of perceived social support in urban adolescents

Janie Canty-Mitchell; Gregory D. Zimet

doi:10.1023/A:1005109522457

Psychometric properties of the multidimensional scale of perceived social support in urban adolescents

Janie Canty-Mitchell, Gregory D. Zimet

School of Nursing

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Abstract

The psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) were investigated in 222 urban, largely AfricanAmerican 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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	391-400
Number of pages	10
Journal	American Journal of Community Psychology
Volume	28
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1005109522457
State	Published - Jun 2000

Keywords

Adolescents
African-American
Psychometric properties
Social support

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Health(social science)
Applied Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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