Social Support Rating Scale – Chinese Version

Description

This document outlines a social support assessment scale designed to evaluate the levels of social support and relationships individuals maintain with family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors.

Authors and Contact Email

汪向东, 王希林, 马弘 (Wang Xiangdong, Wang Xilin, Ma Hong)

Purpose

The purpose of this assessment scale is to measure the degree of social support individuals receive and their engagement with various social networks.

Test Year

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Administration Method and Scoring

1. For items 1-4, 8-10: Select one option, with selection 1, 2, 3, and 4 scored as 1, 2, 3, and 4 points respectively.
2. Item 5 is scored based on the support from A, B, C, D, with scores from none (1 point) to full support (4 points).
3. For items 6 and 7, a response of “no source” scores 0 points, while selecting sources scores 1 point for each source chosen.

Reliability and Validity

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Factors and Subscales

1. Total Score: The sum of the scores from all ten items.
2. Objective Support Score: The sum of scores from items 2, 6, and 7.
3. Subjective Support Score: The sum of scores from items 1, 3, 4, and 5.
4. Utilization of Support: Evaluated through items 8, 9, and 10.

Keywords

Social support, relationships, assessment scale

Items in Chinese

1. 您有多少关系密切，可以得到支持和帮助的朋友？（只选一项）
(1) 一个也没有
(2) 1-2个
(3) 3-5个
(4) 6个或6个以上

2. 近一年来您：（只选一项）
(1) 远离家人，且独居一室。
(2) 住处经常变动，多数时间和陌生人住在一起。
(3) 和同学、同事或朋友住在一起。
(4) 和家人住在一起。

3. 您与邻居：（只选一项）
(1) 相互之间从不关心，只是点头之交。
(2) 遇到困难可能稍微关心。
(3) 有些邻居都很关心您。
(4) 大多数邻居都很关心您。

4. 您与同事：（只选一项）
(1) 相互之间从不关心，只是点头之交。
(2) 遇到困难可能稍微关心。
(3) 有些同事很关心您。
(4) 大多数同事都很关心您。

5. 从家庭成员得到的支持和照顾
(A) 夫妻（恋人）
(B) 父母
(C) 儿女
(D) 兄弟姐妹
(E) 其他成员（如嫂子）

6. 过去，在您遇到急难情况时，曾经得到的经济支持和解决实际问题的帮助的来源有：
(1) 无任何来源。
(2) 下列来源：（可选多项）
A. 配偶
B. 其他家人
C. 朋友
D. 亲戚
E. 同事
F. 工作单位
G. 党团工会等官方或半官方组织
H. 宗教、社会团体等非官方组织
I. 其它（请列出）

7. 过去，在您遇到急难情况时，曾经得到的安慰和关心的来源有：
(1) 无任何来源。
(2) 下列来源（可选多项）
A. 配偶
B. 其他家人
C. 朋友
D. 亲戚
E. 同事
F. 工作单位
G. 党团工会等官方或半官方组织
H. 宗教、社会团体等非官方组织
I. 其它（请列出）

8. 您遇到烦恼时的倾诉方式：（只选一项）
(1) 从不向任何人诉述。
(2) 只向关系极为密切的1-2个人诉述。
(3) 如果朋友主动询问您会说出来。
(4) 主动诉述自己的烦恼，以获得支持和理解。

9. 您遇到烦恼时的求助方式：（只选一项）
(1) 只靠自己，不接受别人帮助。
(2) 很少请求别人帮助。
(3) 有时请求别人帮助。
(4) 有困难时经常向家人、亲友、组织求援。

10. 对于团体（如党团组织、宗教组织、工会、学生会等）组织活动，您：（只选一项）
(1) 从不参加
(2) 偶尔参加
(3) 经常参加
(4) 主动参加并积极活动。

Items in English

1. How many close friends do you have who can provide support and help? (Select one)
(1) None
(2) 1-2
(3) 3-5
(4) 6 or more

2. Over the past year, you: (Select one)
(1) Have distanced yourself from family and live alone.
(2) Frequently change residence and mostly live with strangers.
(3) Live with classmates, colleagues, or friends.
(4) Live with family.

3. Your relationship with neighbors: (Select one)
(1) Never care for each other, just nodding acquaintances.
(2) May slightly care in times of difficulty.
(3) Some neighbors care about you.
(4) Most neighbors care about you.

4. Your relationship with colleagues: (Select one)
(1) Never care for each other, just nodding acquaintances.
(2) May slightly care in times of difficulty.
(3) Some colleagues care about you.
(4) Most colleagues care about you.

5. The support and care received from family members
(A) Spouse (partner)
(B) Parents
(C) Children
(D) Siblings
(E) Other members (e.g., sisters-in-law)

6. In the past, when you encountered urgent situations, the sources of economic support and practical problem-solving assistance were:
(1) No sources.
(2) From the following sources: (multiple selections allowed)
A. Spouse
B. Other family members
C. Friends
D. Relatives
E. Colleagues
F. Work unit
G. Official or semi-official organizations like party groups or unions
H. Non-official organizations like religious or social groups
I. Others (please list)

7. In the past, when you encountered urgent situations, the sources of comfort and care received were:
(1) No sources.
(2) From the following sources: (multiple selections allowed)
A. Spouse
B. Other family members
C. Friends
D. Relatives
E. Colleagues
F. Work unit
G. Official or semi-official organizations like party groups or unions
H. Non-official organizations like religious or social groups
I. Others (please list)

8. When you face troubles, your way of confiding is: (Select one)
(1) Never confide in anyone.
(2) Only confide in 1-2 very close individuals.
(3) Will share if friends ask about it.
(4) Actively express your troubles to gain support and understanding.

9. When you face troubles, your way of seeking help is: (Select one)
(1) Rely solely on yourself and do not accept help from others.
(2) Rarely request help from others.
(3) Sometimes request help from others.
(4) Often seek assistance from family, friends, or organizations in times of difficulty.

10. Regarding participation in group activities (like party organizations, religious organizations, trade unions, student unions, etc.), you: (Select one)
(1) Never participate
(2) Occasionally participate
(3) Frequently participate
(4) Actively participate and engage.

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