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

Canty-Mitchell, Janie, Zimet, Gregory D.·2000·American Journal of Community Psychology

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.

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Authors
Canty-Mitchell, J., & Zimet, G. D.
Affiliations
  • Indiana University School of Nursing USA
  • Indiana University School of Medicine (US)
Venue
American Journal of Community Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2000-06
Volume
28
Issue
3
Pages
391-400
ISSN
  • 0091-0562 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-2770
OpenAlex
W1457236399
Cited by
844
References
27
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FWCI
3.65
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • American Journal of Community Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
U.S. Public Health Service (MCJ 189596)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
  • Social Sciences › Education › Health Education and Validation
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
Keywords
Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, perceived social support, urban adolescents, African American adolescents, psychometric properties, reliability statistics, validity, family support, peer support, significant others
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Psychology, Adolescent, Black or African American, Family Relations, Female, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Male, Personality Inventory, Psychometrics, Social Support, Urban Population, Reproducibility of Results, White People

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