Analysis

The Functional Social Support Questionnaire (FSSQ) is a tool used to measure the social support that an individual receives. The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess the frequency and quality of support across various areas of life. The questionnaire includes questions covering four main dimensions of social support: emotional support, practical support, affectionate support, and positive social interaction. Responses are given on a frequency scale ranging from “never” to “always.”

Purpose

The purpose of this questionnaire is to evaluate and quantify the social support individuals receive in different aspects of their lives. Through its questions, the questionnaire explores various forms of support, such as emotional, practical, affectionate, and positive social interaction. This enables researchers and clinical professionals to better understand the level of support available to an individual and how it may affect their psychological health and well-being. Furthermore, this evaluation can help identify needs for additional support, guide the development of intervention strategies, and improve individuals’ quality of life by strengthening their social networks.

Scoring

The FSSQ-8 consists of 8 items, which are answered as follows:
1 = As much as I would like
2 = Much less than I would like

References

Broadhead, W. E., Gehlbach, S. H., de Gruy, F. V., & Kaplan, B. H. (1988).
Broadhead, W. E., Gehlbach, S. H., de Gruy, F. V., & Kaplan, B. H. (1989).