title: Factorial validity and reliability of the Malaysian simplified Chinese version of Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS-SCV) among a group of university students.
abstract: This study was aimed at validating the simplified Chinese version of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Support (MSPSS-SCV) among a group of medical and dental students in University Malaya. Two hundred and two students who took part in this study were given the MSPSS-SCV, the Medical Outcome Study social support survey, the Malay version of the Beck Depression Inventory, the Malay version of the General Health Questionnaire, and the English version of the MSPSS. After 1 week, these students were again required to complete the MSPSS-SCV but with the item sequences shuffled. This scale displayed excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α = .924), high test-retest reliability (.71), parallel form reliability (.92; Spearman's ρ, P < .01), and validity. In conclusion, the MSPSS-SCV demonstrated sound psychometric properties in measuring social support among a group of medical and dental students. It could therefore be used as a simple screening tool among young educated Malaysian adolescents.
authors: University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia chong_guan1975@yahoo.co.uk.
authors: Ng Chong
authors: NC
authors: Guan
authors: International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors: Loh Huai
authors: LH
authors: Seng
authors: University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors: Anne Yee
authors: AY
authors: Hway Ann
authors: University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors: Koh Ong
authors: KO
authors: Hui
mesh_terms: D044466:Asian People; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008296:Malaysia; D008297:Male; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012944:Social Support; D013335:Students, Dental / Q000523:psychology*; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*; D014175:Translating; D014495:Universities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Chinese version; Malay version; perceived social support; psychometric properties; reliability; validation