Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS)

1. There is a special person who is around when I am in need.
2. There is a special person with whom I can share my joys and sorrows.
3. My family really tries to help me.
4. I get the emotional help and support I need from my family
5. I have a special person who is a real source of comfort to me.
6. My friends really try to help me.
7. I can count on my friends when things go wrong.
8. I can talk about my problems with my family.
9. I have friends with whom I can share my joys and sorrows.
10. There is a special person in my life who cares about my feelings.
11. My family is willing to help me make decisions
12. I can talk about my problems with my friends.

Response Options:
Very Strongly Disagree - 1
Strongly Disagree - 2
Disagree - 3
Neither Agree nor Disagree - 4
Agree - 5
Strongly Agree - 6
Very Strongly Agree - 7

The mean score is calculated for the total measure and for each of the 3 sub-scales (family, friends and significant other).

PRIMARY CITATION:

Zimet, G. D., Dahlem, N. W., Zimet, S. G., & Farley, G. K. (1988). The multidimensional scale of perceived social support. Journal of personality assessment, 52(1), 30-41.