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Psychometric Properties of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in Urban Adolescents

2000; Wiley; Volume: 28; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1023/a

1573-2770

Janie Canty‐Mitchell, Gregory D. Zimet,

Health disparities and outcomes

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.