Psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in urban adolescents.
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.
Canty-Mitchell
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School of Nursing, Indiana University, Indianapolis 46202, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D005195:Family Relations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012944:Social Support; D014505:Urban Population; D044465:White People / Q000523:psychology*