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Module 46
Social Supports Form: Draft of June 7, 1996
| Main Purpose |
The purpose of this module is to measure the presence and importance of
sources of social support. |
| Description |
- Brief survey is multidimensional measure of perceived social support. Developed for
patients in the Medical Outcomes Study (MOS), a two-year study of patients with chronic
diseases. Easy administration.
- Four support scales (emotional/informational, tangible, affectionate, and positive
social interaction) and a total score.
- Focuses on the perceived availability of support.
- Brief form is from: Sherbourne, C. D., and Steward, A. L. (1991). The MOS social support
survey. Social Science & Medicine, 32(6), 705-714.
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| Target Projects for Form |
- Projects treating individual clients or patients.
- Projects assessing social support or the social milieu of an individual.
- Projects assessing change in social support.
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| Major Evaluation Function |
- Measuring change and outcome for client-focused projects.
- Predictor of responses to treatment.
- Assessment for treatment needs.
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| Implementation |
- Module 46 Current Version (dated 6/7/96) Activation Number: 42319.
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| Citation(s) |
- Huba, G. J., Melchior, L. A., Staff of The Measurement Group, and
HRSA/HAB's SPNS Cooperative Agreement Steering Committee (1996). Module 46: Social Supports Form. Available:
www.TheMeasurementGroup.com. Culver City, California: The
Measurement Group.
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| Source Citation(s) |
- Sherbourne, C. D. and Steward, A. L. (1991). The MOS social support survey. Social
Science Medicine, 32(6), 705-714.
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