J Korean Acad Nurs.  2008 Dec;38(6):881-890. 10.4040/jkan.2008.38.6.881.

Psychometric Evaluation of the Korean Social Support Questionnaire

• Oh K
• Oh KO
• Lee SJ
• Kim JA
• Jeong CJ
• Kim HR
• Jun HY
• Kang JH

• KMID: 820143
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2008.38.6.881

Abstract

PURPOSE
Research related to social support in Korea has been hampered by paucity of measurement tools reflecting Korean culture. The aim of the study was to develop Korean social support questionnaire (KSSQ) based on the Korean social support pyramid and to test psychometric properties of the KSSQ. METHODS: The questionnaire was administered to 701 subjects and 658 college students. Psychometric analyses included factor analyses, expert validity, criterion-related validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability. RESULTS: A principal components analysis support for construct validity, eliciting a three factor solution accounting for 65.46% of variance in scores. Concurrent and discriminant validity supported criterion-related validity. Internal consistency of reliability was support with Cronbach's alpha of .97-.98 for the entire scale. Test-retest reliability was .76. CONCLUSION: This initial testing of KSSQ to measure Korean social support demonstrates evidence of reliability and validity. Assessment of known-group validity and norm establishment of KSSQ are suggested to provide further sound psychometric properties and practical measurement tools.

Keyword

Korean; Social support; Instrument

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Adult
Female
Humans
Korea
Male
Middle Aged
*Psychometrics
*Questionnaires
*Social Support
Students/psychology
Universities
Young Adult

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  Figure 1 Korean social support pyramid.

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