Scale of Perceived Social Support – Significant Other Adult (SPSS-SO)

Q: How is the Scale of Perceived Social Support – Significant Other Adult (SPSS-SO) scored?

Scores range from 4 to 20. Interpretation levels: Low Perceived Support (4-9), Moderate Perceived Support (10-15), High Perceived Support (16-20).

Q: Is the Scale of Perceived Social Support – Significant Other Adult (SPSS-SO) free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Scale of Perceived Social Support – Significant Other Adult (SPSS-SO) was developed by Janice Canty-Mitchell & Gregory D. Zimet (2000). It is designed to measure Perceived Social Support. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and adults.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 4 items.

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 1 = Rarely or Never, 2 = A Little Bit, 3 = Sometimes, 4 = A Good Part of the Time, 5 = Always.

Scoring

Items are summed to produce a total score.

Total scores range from 4 to 20. Interpretation guidelines:

Low Perceived Support: 4 – 9
Moderate Perceived Support: 10 – 15
High Perceived Support: 16 – 20

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.