Scale Overview
The Duke Social Support and Stress Scale (DUSOCS) was developed by George R. Parkerson Jr. (1989). It is designed to measure Social Support and Social Stress. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 22 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Social Support, Social Stress.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Social Support |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 |
11 |
| Social Stress |
12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22 |
11 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = None / There is no such person / No, 1 = Some, 2 = A lot / Yes.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 22. Interpretation guidelines:
- Raw subscale score (higher scores indicate higher levels of the respective construct): 0 – 22
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 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.