Description of the Questionnaire

The Social Support Questionnaire is designed to capture and assess individuals’ perceptions of the support they receive from their social environment. It examines different dimensions of social support, such as emotional, informational, practical support, and the sense of social integration, providing an overall picture of the level of support experienced by the participants.

Data Analysis and Use

The analysis of the questionnaire includes emotional support, which refers to empathy, understanding, and encouragement; informational support, which relates to the provision of advice, guidance, and information; practical support, which involves material assistance and services for daily needs; and social integration, which refers to the sense of belonging and acceptance by others. The data collected is used for research and clinical purposes, in order to identify intervention needs, design programs to strengthen social support, and evaluate their effectiveness.

Purpose

The purpose of the questionnaire is to help researchers and professionals understand the relationship between social support and psychosocial well-being, so that effective interventions can be developed to improve the quality of life of individuals in need of assistance.

Calibration

Calibration is carried out using a Likert scale, where 1 corresponds to “not at all” and 5 to “very much.” The scores for each section are summed to produce an overall score, which indicates the level of social support. Higher scores suggest a greater perception of support.

References

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Zimet, G. D., Dahlem, N. W., Zimet, S. G., & Farley, G. K. (1988). The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Journal of Personality Assessment, 52(1), 30–41.
House, J. S., Umberson, D., & Landis, K. R. (1988). Structures and processes of social support. Annual Review of Sociology, 14, 293–318.