Scale Overview
The Personal Resource Questionnaire 85 – Part 2 (PRQ85-Part 2) was developed by Patricia A. Brandt, Clarann Weinert (1981). It is designed to measure Social Support. The scale is intended for use with Adults and adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 25 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Intimacy, Social Integration, Reassurance of Worth, Reliable Alliance, Nurturance.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Intimacy |
1,5,10,15,19 |
5 |
| Social Integration |
2,6,11,16,20 |
5 |
| Reassurance of Worth |
3,8,13,18,24 |
5 |
| Reliable Alliance |
4,9,14,22,25 |
5 |
| Nurturance |
7,12,17,21,23 |
5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 5 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 25 to 175. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Social Support: 25 – 75
- Moderate Social Support: 76 – 125
- High Social Support: 126 – 175
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.85 – 0.93.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.