Description: The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (“MSPSS”) is a short instrument designed to measure an individual’s perception of support from 3 sources: family, friends, and a significant other. This instrument is 12 questions long and has been widely used and well-validated. Across many studies, the MSPSS has been shown to have good internal and test-retest reliability, good validity, and a fairly stable factorial structure.

Purpose: Measure perception of social support from three sources

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Reference: Zimet, G. D., Dahlem, N. W., Zimet, S. G., & Farley, G. K. (1988). The multidimensional scale of perceived social support. Journal of personality assessment, 52(1), 30-41.