Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS).Method: A total of 119 personnel of the Utilities Company of Khuzestan were selected using a random method of those who completed the MSPSS and a Mental Health Questionnaire. Data were analyzed with AMOS-16.Results: The results showed a high internal consistency for the whole scale and for three extracted factors. Item-total correlations were between 0.46 and 0.76, and all were significant. Divergent validity coefficients were significant for the whole scale and for the family and friends sub-scales with mental health, but the other sub-scales were not significant. In the exploratory factor analysis (Promax rotation), three factors were extracted: Family, friends, and significant others accounted for 70.48percent of the variance. Based on several goodness-of-fit indicators, a three-factor model for the MSPSS was supported in this personnel sample.Conclusion: The Persian version of the MSPSS can be used as a reliable and valid instrument in educational, clinical, and research settings and, in particular, in prevention and stress reduction.
Rajabi, G. (2012). The study of psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support. International Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 5(4), 357-364.
MLA
Gholamreza Rajabi. "The study of psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support". International Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 5, 4, 2012, 357-364.
HARVARD
Rajabi, G. (2012). 'The study of psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support', International Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 5(4), pp. 357-364.
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Rajabi, G. The study of psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support. International Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 2012; 5(4): 357-364.