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Translation and adaptation of the Social Support Network Inventory in Brazil
Elenice Dias Ribeiro de Paula Lima1, Elizabeth M Norman, Alexandre de Paula Lima
1School of Nursing, Federal University of Minas, Gerais, Brazil. edl213@nyu.edu
Summary
The Social Support Network Inventory (SSNI) was translated and adapted for Brazilian Portuguese speakers. This validated tool effectively measures social support in Portuguese-speaking patients, showing good psychometric properties.
Area of Science:
- Psychometrics
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Social support is crucial for patient well-being.
- Existing instruments may not be suitable for diverse linguistic populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To translate and adapt the Social Support Network Inventory (SSNI) into Brazilian Portuguese.
- To evaluate the psychometric properties of the adapted SSNI.
Main Methods:
- The SSNI was translated and back-translated.
- The adapted questionnaire was administered to 120 Brazilian women undergoing breast cancer treatment.
Main Results:
- The translated SSNI demonstrated good internal consistency and construct validity.
- The instrument was easily understood by participants and simple to administer.
Conclusions:
- The Brazilian Portuguese version of the SSNI is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing social support.
- This adaptation facilitates social support research and clinical practice in Portuguese-speaking populations.
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