Psychometric Characteristics of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support

Zimet, Gregory D.; Powell, Suzanne; Farley, Gordon K.; Werkman, Sidney L.; Berkoff, Karen

doi:10.1207/s15327752jpa5503&4_17

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“…Perceived social support was assessed using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), a 12-item validated scale scored on seven-point Likert scale from 1 to 7 (Cronbach's alpha= 0.88). 37,38 Scores were summed and high scores indicated greater perceived social support.…”

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“…67 (66) 63 (40) 50 (17) 51 (30) 67 (93) 67 (6) 62 (117) 62 (123) History of incarceration, % (N) Past incarceration 56 (55) 45 (29) 50 (17) 66 (39) 45 (62) 89 (8) 50 (93) 51 (101) Sexual identity, % (N) Heterosexual 6 (6) 11 (7) 12 (4) 15 (9) 6 (8) 11 (1) 9 (16) 9 (17) SEXUAL MIXING PATTERNS AND PARTNER CHARACTERISTICS OF BLACK MSMHomosexual 52 (51) 42 (27) 26 (9) 8 (5) 60 (82) 0 (0) 46 (87) 44 (87) Bisexual 38 (38) 44 (28) 59 (20) 70 (41) 33 (45) 89 (8) 41 (78) 44 (86) Unknown 4 (4) 3 (2) 3 (1) 7 (4) 1 (3) 0 (0) 4 (7) 3 (7) Disclosure of MSM experience, % (N)…”

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confidence: 99%

“…19 (18) 18 (11) 27 (9) 38 (22) 12 (16) 23 (2) 20 (36) 20 (38) HIV/STDs, % (N) HIV-infected 21 (20) 15 (9) 18 (6) 6 (3) 24 (32) 12 (1) 19 (34) 18 (35) History of STDs ever 31 (30) 25 (16) 33 (11) 28 (16) 30 (41) 45 (4) 29 (53) 29 (57) STD in past 12 months 8 (7) 7 (4) 3 (1) 6 (3) 7 (9) 0 (0) 7 (12) 7 (12) Substance use during sex in the prior 12 months, % (N) Crystal meth 11 (10) 0 (0) 9 (3) 6 (3) 8 (10) 0 (0) 7 (13) 7 (13) Crack cocaine 16 (15 10 (6) 21 (7) 23 (13) 11 (15) 34 (3) 14 (25) 15 (28) Powder cocaine 24 (23) 19 (12) 21 (7) 39 (23) 14 (19) 67 (6) 20 (36) 22 ( 12 (7)…”

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confidence: 99%

“…(2) 3 (3) 12 (1) 3 (4) 3 (5) Bathhouse or sex club (63) 50 (32) 68 (23) 65 (38) 58 (80) 78 (7) 60 (111) 60 (118) Social gathering 39 (38) 30 (19) 50 (17) 46 (27) 35 (47) 34 (3) 38 (71) 38 (74) Other 16 (15) 15 (9) 3 (1) 17 (10) 11 (15) 23 (2) 13 (23) 13 (25) HIV prevention exposure in the prior 12 months, % (N) Exposure to an HIV prevention (outreach worker, one-on-one, or group-level)…”

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“…Alcohol dependence (CAGE score 2+) 39 (38) 35 (22) 39 (13) 53 (31) 31 (42) 67 (6) 36 (67) 38 (73) Depression (CES-D score 16+)…”

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Sexual Mixing Patterns and Partner Characteristics of Black MSM in Massachusetts at Increased Risk for HIV Infection and Transmission

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Black men who have sex with men (MSM) are at increased risk for HIV infection in the United States compared to other MSM. The aim of this study was to investigate Black MSM's sexual mixing patterns and partner characteristics in relation to sexual risk taking, as a possible explanation for this observed increase in HIV incidence. Between January and July 2008, 197 Black MSM were recruited via modified respondent-driven sampling and completed optional pretest and post-test HIV serological testing, counseling, and a demographic, behavioral, and psychosocial assessment battery. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression procedures were used to examine predictors of risky sex across partner types. Overall, 18% of the sample was HIV-infected; 50% reported unprotected intercourse with men, 30% with women, and 5% with transgender partners. Fifty-three percent identified as bisexual or straight, although all reported oral or anal sex with another man in the prior 12 months. Significant predictors of engaging in at least one episode of: (1) serodiscordant unprotected anal sex (UAS) with a male partner in the past 12 months: individuals at risk for social isolation (AOR=4.23; p=0.03), those with unstable housing (AOR=4.19; p=0.03), and those who used poppers at least weekly during sex (AOR=5.90; p=0.05); (2) UAS and/or unprotected vaginal intercourse with a female partner in the past 12 months: those with unstable housing (AOR=4.85; p=0.04), those who used cocaine at least weekly during sex (AOR=16.78; p=0.006), being HIV-infected (AOR=0.07; p=0.02), and feeling social norms favor condom use (AOR=0.60; p=0.05); (3) UAS with the participants' most recent nonmain male sex partner: use of alcohol and drugs during last sex by participant (AOR=4.04; p=0.01), having sex with a Hispanic/ Latino male (AOR=2.71; p=0.04) or a Black male (AOR=0.50; p=0.05) compared to a White male, and lower education (AOR=1.31; p=0.02). Findings suggest that sexual risk behaviors of Black MSM differ across partner type and by the characteristics of their sexual networks and that this subpopulation of MSM are at high risk for HIV acquisition and transmission. Effective prevention strategies need to address the distinct sexual and behavioral risk patterns presented by different sexual partnerships reported by Black MSM.

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Section: Quantitative Assessment and Measuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Hiv Prevention Servicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Hiv Prevention Servicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: (9)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Alcohol dependence (CAGE score 2+) 39 (38) 35 (22) 39 (13) 53 (31) 31 (42) 67 (6) 36 (67) 38 (73) Depression (CES-D score 16+)…”

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Family and community support of urban pregnant students: Support person, function, and parity

Chen¹,

Telleen

Chen

1995

J. Community Psychol.

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Family and community support resources available to 200 primiparous and 44 multiparous pregnant students were examined. All pregnant students included in the study were unmarried, African American, and enrolled in urban public high schools of a large midwestern city from 1986 to 1989. Results showed that (a) support persons in the family system were mentioned more frequently than those in the community system in all support functions and by all pregnant students; (b) at least two thirds of all available support involved the baby's father and the student's mother, but their support functions differed; and (c) parity tended to be related to the interplay between the support person and the support function. Health professionals must identify appropriate support persons for the pregnant student and include them in the care process.

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Assessment of health‐related family role functioning in systemic lupus erythematosus: Preliminary validation of a new measure

Hassett

Radvanski

et al. 2012

Arthritis Care & Research

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Objective. Individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) often experience symptoms that affect family relationships, which are important components of quality of life. To assess the impact of SLE on family role functioning, we developed a 6-domain (Fatigue, Activity participation, Mental health, Isolation, Love and intimacy, and You/fulfilling family roles [FAMILY]) measure. The objectives of this study were to pilot test and achieve preliminary validation for the SLE-FAMILY questionnaire.Methods. This was a 3-phase study. In phase 1 (development), domains were identified and items were generated for evaluation. During phase 2 (pilot test), a pilot test was conducted to assess the performance of candidate items. In phase 3 (initial validation), 52 individuals with SLE completed questionnaires, including the 6-item SLE-FAMILY. Data were analyzed for internal consistency reliability, and validity was assessed using correlations between the SLE-FAMILY questionnaire and well-validated measures. Results. The SLE-FAMILY had good test-retest reliability (0.82) and internal consistency (0.67). Reliability analysis of individual items revealed weakness in the performance of item 5. We reviewed raw data and determined that 9 individuals likely overlooked the reverse scoring of item 5, thus explaining its poor reliability. When these 9 individuals were excluded from analysis, Cronbach's alpha increased to 0.71, while test-retest reliability remained acceptable (0.75). Spearman's rho correlations supported the validity of the SLE-FAMILY measure. A pilot test of the SLE-FAMILY questionnaire without the reverse-scored item was conducted; results suggested that the modified version is superior to the initial form. Conclusion. The SLE-FAMILY questionnaire is a promising new instrument for robust measurement of family role functioning.

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Psychometric Characteristics of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support

Cited by 1,053 publications

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Sexual Mixing Patterns and Partner Characteristics of Black MSM in Massachusetts at Increased Risk for HIV Infection and Transmission

Sexual Mixing Patterns and Partner Characteristics of Black MSM in Massachusetts at Increased Risk for HIV Infection and Transmission

Family and community support of urban pregnant students: Support person, function, and parity

Assessment of health‐related family role functioning in systemic lupus erythematosus: Preliminary validation of a new measure

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