A confirmatory factor analysis of an abbreviated social support instrument: The MOS-SSS
A confirmatory factor analysis of an abbreviated social support instrument: The MOS-SSS
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DOI：
10.1177/1049731507309830
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发表时间：
2008-05-01
影响因子：
1.8
通讯作者：
Kim, Kevin H.
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作者：
Gjesfjeld, Christopher D.;Greeno, Catherine G.;Kim, Kevin H.
目的：在有子女接受心理健康治疗的母亲样本中，验证原18项《医疗结局研究社会支持调查》（MOS-SSS）及两种简化版本的因素结构。方法：采用方便抽样330名母亲，对问卷的因素结构、内部一致性和并发效度进行评估。结果：包含子量表的12项版本和包含子量表的4项版本保持了良好的匹配。结论：12项和4项版本的MOS-SSS是心理测量学上良好的社会支持工具，适合临床和研究使用。鉴于社会工作服务的人群多样化，在不同的样本中确认工具对于使工具的使用合法化和推进支持干预的证据基础非常重要。
Objective: Confirm the factor structure of the original 18-item Medical Outcome Study Social Support Survey ( MOS-SSS) as well as two abbreviated versions in a sample of mothers with a child in mental health treatment. Method: The factor structure, internal consistency, and concurrent validity of the MOS-SSS were assessed using a convenience sample of 330 mothers. Results: A 12-item version that included subscales and a 4-item version maintained a good fit. Conclusion: 12- and 4-item versions of the MOS-SSS are psychometrically sound social support instruments and are appropriate for clinical and research uses. Given the diverse populations that social work serves, confirming instruments in various samples is important to legitimize an instrument's use and advance the evidence base for support interventions.