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

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American Journal of Community Psychology

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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.

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    Janie Canty-Mitchell

  2. Indiana University School of Medicine, USA

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Canty-Mitchell, J., Zimet, G.D. Psychometric Properties of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in Urban Adolescents. Am J Community Psychol 28, 391–400 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1005109522457

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