Multidimensional scale of perceived social support: evidence of validity and reliability in a Chilean adaptation for older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the relevance of social support on the mental health of older adults, having an instrument to evaluate this variable is essential for research in the area. However, mainly, having instruments with suitable evidence of their psychometric properties is critical. For this reason, this study sought to evaluate the factorial and reliability structure of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support within autonomous older adults from the Province of Concepción, Chile.

Methods

We surveyed 399 older adults using quote sampling. They answered a Spanish version of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, plus a sociodemographic questionnaire. We performed confirmatory factor analysis using Weighted Least Squares Means and Variances adjusted es

SUBMITTER: Perez-Villalobos C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8359117 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature