Validation and psychometric properties of the multidimensional scale of perceived social support among Korean breast cancer survivors.

Content Provider	Europe PMC
Author	Kim, Mijung Yeom, Hyun-E Jung, Mi Sook
Copyright Year	2022
Abstract	ObjectiveSocial support plays a key role in dealing with various challenges accompanying cancer treatment and survivorship. The multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) is a valid measurement used globally to assess general support from social interpersonal relations. This study aims to validate the psychometric properties of the Korean version of the MSPSS among Korean women with breast cancer.MethodsTwo independent cross-sectional studies collected data from 349 non-metastatic breast cancer survivors. Statistical analyses of confirmatory factor analyses, t-test, and Pearson correlation were performed to test construct validity, including factorial structure, concurrent validity, and known-group comparisons. Internal consistency and test–retest reliability were used to evaluate the reliability.ResultsFactor analysis confirmed a three-factor construct (i.e., family, friends, and spouse) with good fit indices. Concurrent validity was verified by correlations with social well-being and interpersonal relationships, which are theoretically relevant concepts. Known-group validity was also confirmed by different MSPSS scores according to depression and symptom distress levels. Reliability was supported by good internal consistency and acceptable test–retest correlation coefficients.ConclusionsThe findings demonstrate the MSPSS is a valid and reliable measurement to assess the extent to which women with breast cancer perceive social support from spouses, other family members, and friends in Korea. Further studies should verify the psychometric properties of the MSPSS in patients with other cancers beyond breast cancer. Health professionals could administer the MSPSS to evaluate the diverse resources of social support among cancer survivors.
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ISSN	23475625
Journal	Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing [Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs]
Volume Number	9
DOI	10.1016/j.apjon.2022.01.004
PubMed Central reference number	PMC9096736
Issue Number	4
PubMed reference number	35571625
e-ISSN	23496673
Language	English
Publisher	Elsevier
Publisher Date	2022-01-30
Access Restriction	Open
Rights License	This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). © 2022 The Author(s)
Subject Keyword	Social support Female Cancer survivors Reliability Validity
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Oncology (nursing) Oncology