Analysis

The Vaux Social Support Record (SSR) was developed by Alan Vaux. It is an assessment tool used to measure the social support individuals receive from their social network.

Purpose

The purpose of the Social Support Record is to measure the quantity and quality of support that individuals receive from their social network, including friends, family, and colleagues. The record evaluates various dimensions of social support, such as emotional, material, and informational support.

Calibration

The evaluation of participants’ responses determines the degree of social support they receive. The data can be used to examine how social support relates to other variables, such as mental health, physical well-being, and quality of life.

Statistical Analysis

The statistical analysis of the data from the Social Support Record may include descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multivariate analysis to understand the relationships between social support and other factors, such as stress, depression, and overall well-being.

References

Vaux, A. (1988). Social Support: Theory, Research, and Intervention. New York: Praeger.
Vaux, A., Phillips, J., Holly, L., Thomson, B., Williams, D., & Stewart, D. (1986). The Social Support Appraisals (SS-A) Scale: Studies of reliability and validity. American Journal of Community Psychology, 14(2), 195–218.