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Psychometric evaluation of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) in people with chronic diseases.
- Source :
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Annali dell'Istituto superiore di sanita [Ann Ist Super Sanita] 2018 Oct-Dec; Vol. 54 (4), pp. 308-315. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) in patients with chronic diseases.<br />Methods: Patients (n = 236) with chronic diseases completed the MSPSS and the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire. The MSPSS factorial structure was analysed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and internal consistency reliability was evaluated with Cronbach's alpha, the factor score determinacy coefficient and the model-based internal consistency index. Concurrent validity was performed to correlate the MSPSS scores with the SF-36 scores.<br />Results: CFA supported the three-factor structure of the MSPSS with optimal fit indexes. Cronbach's alpha, the factor score determinacy coefficient and the model-based internal consistency index were equal to or greater than 0.89. Concurrent validity supported the significant correlations between the MSPSS and SF-36 scores.<br />Conclusions: The MSPSS has supportive validity and reliability and can be used to evaluate the perceived social support received by chronic patients.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2384-8553
- Volume :
- 54
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Annali dell'Istituto superiore di sanita
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30575567
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4415/ANN_18_04_07