List Description

The Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL-12) is a brief psychometric scale designed to assess an individual’s perceived social support. The scale consists of 12 items and includes three subscales: Appraisal Support, Belonging Support, and Tangible Support. Participants rate their agreement with each statement using a Likert scale, ranging from “Strongly Agree” to “Strongly Disagree.” The ISEL-12 provides a concise assessment of perceived social support, useful in both clinical and research settings.

Data Analysis and Use

Data analysis for the ISEL-12 involves calculating scores for each of the three subscales and an overall social support score. Researchers and clinicians use these scores to examine the relationship between perceived social support and various mental health indicators, such as anxiety, depression, and overall well-being. The tool can also be used to evaluate changes in social support following interventions or other life changes.

Objective

The objective of the ISEL-12 is to provide a brief yet reliable tool for assessing perceived social support across different populations. This instrument helps in understanding the role of social support in mental health and well-being and in developing intervention strategies to enhance social support.

Calibration

Calibration of the ISEL-12 involves evaluating the reliability and validity of the scale across different populations. Testing internal consistency, confirmatory factor analysis, and comparisons with other social support scales are used to validate the accuracy of the instrument.

Bibliography

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Cohen, S., Mermelstein, R., Kamarck, T., & Hoberman, H. M. (1985). Measuring the functional components of social support. In I. G. Sarason & B. R. Sarason (Eds.), Social support: Theory, research, and applications (pp. 73-94).

Cohen, S., & Wills, T. A. (1985). Stress, social support, and the buffering hypothesis. Psychological Bulletin, 98(2), 310-357.

Brookings, J. B., & Bolton, B. (1988). Confirmatory factor analysis of the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List. American Journal of Community Psychology, 16(1), 137-147.

Cohen, S., & Syme, S. L. (1985). Social Support and Health. Academic Press.