Validation of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) Among LGBTQ+ People of Color

The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) is a preexisting measure of social support. The purpose of this study was to provide validity evidence for scores from the MSPSS obtained from a sample of 267 LGBTQ+ POC. The CFA results and fit indices supported the original three-facto...

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Published in:	Measurement and evaluation in counseling and development Vol. ahead-of-print; no. ahead-of-print; pp. 1 - 14
Main Authors:	Kler, Satveer, Arora, Saumya, Le, Thomas P.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Alexandria Routledge 2023 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Adults Community confirmatory factor analysis Ethnicity Individual Characteristics LGBTQ LGBTQ People LGBTQ+ People of Color Mental Health Minority Groups MSPSS Perceived social support Race Racism Scores Social Bias Social support Social Support Groups Test Validity Well Being
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Summary:	The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) is a preexisting measure of social support. The purpose of this study was to provide validity evidence for scores from the MSPSS obtained from a sample of 267 LGBTQ+ POC. The CFA results and fit indices supported the original three-factor solution.
ISSN:	0748-1756 1947-6302
DOI:	10.1080/07481756.2022.2109174