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Psychometric Characteristics of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support

Zimet, Gregory D., Powell, Suzanne S., Farley, Gordon K., Werkman, Sidney, Berkoff, Karen A.·1990·Journal of Personality Assessment

DOI 10.1080/00223891.1990.9674095

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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.

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Authors: Zimet, G. D., Powell, S. S., Farley, G. K., Werkman, S., & Berkoff, K. A.
Affiliations: Case Western Reserve University (US)
Georgetown University (US)
ORCID: Zimet, Gregory D.
Venue: Journal of Personality Assessment
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 1990-12
Volume: 55
Issue: 3-4
Pages: 610-617
ISSN: 0022-3891 (ISSN-L)
1532-7752
DOI: 10.1080/00223891.1990.9674095
OpenAlex: W2059262594
Cited by: 4,855
References: 3
Citations by year: 2026: 331 · 2025: 445 · 2024: 510 · 2023: 509 · 2022: 525 · 2021: 456 · 2020: 361 · 2019: 236 · 2018: 228 · 2017: 174 · 2016: 199 · 2015: 169 · 2014: 131 · 2013: 136 · 2012: 89
FWCI: 1.26
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Journal of Personality Assessment (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
Health Sciences › Nursing › Research and Theory › Health Education and Validation
Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
Keywords: Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, perceived social support, psychometric validation, internal consistency, factorial validity, family support, friend support, significant other support, pregnant women, adolescents, pediatric residents
MeSH terms: Adolescent, Psychology, Adolescent, Adult, Female, Gender Identity, Humans, Internship and Residency, Male, Pediatrics, Personality Development, Personality Inventory, Pregnancy, Pregnancy in Adolescence, Psychometrics, Social Support

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