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Yılmaz Koğar E, Koğar H. A Bifactor-ESEM Representation of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Psychol Rep 2023:332941231206992. [PMID: 37860945 DOI: 10.1177/00332941231206992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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The aim of this study is to examine the factor structure of Turkish version of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and to analyze its psychometric properties through the bifactor-ESEM framework. Using a convenience sample of 1124 Turkish adults, seven different models were tested. The results supported the superiority of a bifactor-ESEM solution that included three specific factors (family, friends, and significant others) and a general factor. In addition, bifactor indices showed that the general factor of MSPSS is not strong enough and its multidimensional structure is supported. For the bifactor-ESEM model, strict measurement invariance was achieved according to the gender variable. Our results supported convergent validity for the general and specific factors of the MSPSS, which were found to be associated with measures of distress, loneliness, and resilience. As a result, MSPSS is a valid and reliable measurement tool with its bifactor-ESEM model.
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Affiliation(s)
- Esin Yılmaz Koğar
- Faculty of Education, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Niğde, Turkey
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- Faculty of Education, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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Vaingankar JA, Abdin E, Chong SA, Shafie S, Sambasivam R, Zhang YJ, Chang S, Chua BY, Shahwan S, Jeyagurunathan A, Kwok KW, Subramaniam M. The association of mental disorders with perceived social support, and the role of marital status: results from a national cross-sectional survey. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 78:108. [PMID: 33133595 PMCID: PMC7592592 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-020-00476-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background This study investigated whether (i) mental disorders were associated with perceived social support and its subcomponents, (ii) current marital status was related to perceived social support, and (iii) ‘Married’ status influenced the relationship between mental state and perceived social support. Methods Data from a cross-sectional national survey comprising 6126 respondents were used. Lifetime diagnosis for five mental disorders was assessed with a structured questionnaire. Perceived social support was measured with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) that provides Global and subscale scores for Significant Other, Family and Friends. Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to address the research questions with MSPSS score as the dependent variable. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was performed to test mediation by marital status. Results All mental disorders included in the study, except alcohol use disorder (AUD), were significantly and negatively associated with Global MSPSS scores. After controlling for sociodemographic factors and chronic physical illness, major depressive disorder (β = - 0.299, 95% CI: -0.484 – -0.113, p = 002) and having any of the five mental disorders (β = - 0.133, 95% CI: -0.254 – -0.012, p = 032) were negatively associated with support from Significant Other, while support from Family and Friends was lower among all disorders, except AUD. Being married was positively associated with perceived social support in people with and without mental disorders. Results of the SEM partially support mediation by mental state - perceived social support relationship by ‘Married’ status. Conclusion Having mental disorders was associated with lower perceived social support. Being married has potential to influence this relationship.
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- Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar
- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, 10, Buangkok View, Singapore, 539747 Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, 10, Buangkok View, Singapore, 539747 Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, 10, Buangkok View, Singapore, 539747 Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, 10, Buangkok View, Singapore, 539747 Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, 10, Buangkok View, Singapore, 539747 Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, 10, Buangkok View, Singapore, 539747 Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, 10, Buangkok View, Singapore, 539747 Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, 10, Buangkok View, Singapore, 539747 Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, 10, Buangkok View, Singapore, 539747 Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, 10, Buangkok View, Singapore, 539747 Singapore
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- School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 50, Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 639798 Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, 10, Buangkok View, Singapore, 539747 Singapore
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