Psychometric Properties of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) Among Family Caregivers of People with Schizophrenia in China

Wang, Dan; Zhu, Feng; Xi, Shi-jun; Niu, Lu; Tebes, Jacob Kraemer; Xiao, Shuiyuan; Yu, Yu

doi:10.2147/prbm.s320126

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“…A higher score indicates better social support. The Chinese version of MSPSS-12 showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.95), good test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.91), and satisfactory concurrent validity with perceived stress ( r = − 0.221) and caregiving rewarding feelings ( r = − 0.327) [ 42 ].…”

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The effects of Digital Buddy programme on older adults’ mental well-being: study protocol for a multi-centre, cluster randomized controlled trial

Kwan

Lai

et al. 2023

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Introduction Mental well-being is associated with many mental health symptoms, including depression and health-related quality of life. Digital divide could impact mental health, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Information and communication technology (ICT)-based tools and interventions could effectively provide social support. Intergenerational mentoring between college students and older adults could promote eHealth literacy and self-efficacy, and it is advocated to bridge the digital divide for older adults. However, the effectiveness of an intervention which employs ICT-based tools and intergenerational mentoring strategies (i.e. Digital Buddy) on mental well-being is unclear. Methods This study will employ a multi-centre, cluster-randomized, two-parallel-group, noninferiority, controlled trial design with a 1:1 group allocation ratio. In the intervention group, a Digital Buddy (i.e. a young volunteer) is assigned to a group of older adults in a 1:10 ratio. A series of training sessions for a minimum of 23 h will be provided to the older adults by Digital Buddy, who will also follow through the intervention period with the older participants. The training contents include ICT and mental health care knowledge and skills. The whole intervention period will last for 6 months between 14 sessions. In the control group, participants will receive the usual care. The primary outcome measure is mental well-being. We aim to recruit 292 older participants. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) will be used to examine the effects of the intervention. Ethics and dissemination This trial has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05553730) on 23 September 2022, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05553730, and all items come from the World Health Organization Trial Registration Data Set. It has been approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Tung Wah College, Hong Kong (reference number: REC2022143). The findings will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences relevant to the subject fields.

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The effects of Digital Buddy programme on older adults’ mental well-being: study protocol for a multi-centre, cluster randomized controlled trial

Kwan

Lai

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“…Finally, 449 family caregivers were eligible and all those eligible agreed to participate in the study, which satisfies the minimal sample size requirement of at least 10 participants for each item to conduct factor analysis (Kyriazos, 2018). The details of subject recruitment have been described elsewhere (Wang et al, 2021).…”

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Validating a Caregiving Rewarding Feelings scale among family caregivers of those diagnosed with schizophrenia in China

Tong

et al. 2023

Psychiatric Ment Health Nurs

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IntroductionA culturally adaptive and easy‐to‐administer 12‐item Caregiving Rewarding Feelings (CRF) scale has been developed in China yet never published in English and validated in another population.AimThe current study aimed to validate the CRF among a community sample of Chinese caregivers of those diagnosed with schizophrenia.MethodA sample of 449 family caregivers was recruited for scale validation that included factorial validity, construct validity, measurement invariance, item analysis, internal consistency reliability, test–retest reliability, known‐group validity, convergent validity and divergent validity.ResultsConfirmatory factor analysis supported the a priori three‐factor structure. Construct validity was supported by high standard regression weight (SRW) and average variance extracted (AVE), measurement invariance across age and gender groups. The CRF showed good internal consistency and test–retest reliability. Known‐group validity was confirmed by the higher CRF scores among caregivers with certain socio‐demographics. The convergent validity of the CRF was supported by its positive correlations with social support, active coping and family functioning. The divergent validity of the CRF was supported by its negative associations with stigma, stress and depressive symptoms.ConclusionsThis study confirmed the reliability and validity of the CRF specifically designed for caregivers in Chinese culture.Implications for PracticeThe CRF may be further applied and validated in other populations and other countries.

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“…A mean scale score ranging from 1 to 2.9 could be considered low support; a score of 3 to 5 could be considered moderate support; a score from 5.1 to 7 could be considered high support (Zimet et al, 1988). The subscales' discriminant validity is satisfactory and the instrument has good psychometric properties in terms of validity and reliability index for all three subscales, ranging from 0.85 to 0.92 and 0.87 to 0.93 for the whole scale (Budge et al, 2013;Wang et al, 2021).…”

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Mother-infant bonding and its predictors among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia

Oraybi¹,

Yanbaawi²

2023

Int. j. adv. appl. sci.

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The purpose of this study is to identify the predictive factors that encourage mother-infant bonding in pregnant women in the city of Jazan (Saudi Arabia). This is a descriptive cross-section study with 255 pregnant women who filled in the Mother-Infant Bonding Questionnaire, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Relationship Assessment Scale. Data were analyzed using the t-test, analysis of variance, and regression analysis. The main results showed that pregnant women are generally geared toward a high level of bonding with their infants (3.34±2.080). Regression analysis indicated that a significant portion of the variance in the level of mother-infant bonding among pregnant women was attributed to spousal support, planned pregnancy, and working status. The three variables accounted for 28.6% of the variance in raising mother-infant bonding. This study demonstrated the significance of spousal support and planned pregnancy in the lives of pregnant women. As a result, spousal support during a planned pregnancy may affect feelings and behaviors toward the fetus that are more affectionate, caring, and concerned. Therefore, attention to these factors should be considered in planning to improve mother-infant bonding.

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Psychometric Properties of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) Among Family Caregivers of People with Schizophrenia in China

Cited by 29 publications

References 48 publications

The effects of Digital Buddy programme on older adults’ mental well-being: study protocol for a multi-centre, cluster randomized controlled trial

The effects of Digital Buddy programme on older adults’ mental well-being: study protocol for a multi-centre, cluster randomized controlled trial

Validating a Caregiving Rewarding Feelings scale among family caregivers of those diagnosed with schizophrenia in China

Mother-infant bonding and its predictors among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia

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