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Confirmatory factor analysis of the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List.

J B Brookings1, B Bolton

  • 1Psychology Department, Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio 45501.

American Journal of Community Psychology
|February 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

The Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL) measures social support resources. While a four-factor model fits, a general social support factor is also indicated, suggesting analysis of both subscale and total scores.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • The Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL) was developed to assess perceived social support.
  • Its utility relies on measuring distinct functional support dimensions for stress-buffering hypothesis testing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the factor structure of the ISEL.
  • To determine if the ISEL measures distinct social support dimensions.
  • To provide evidence for the valid use of the ISEL in research.

Main Methods:

  • Confirmatory factor analysis was performed on ISEL data from 133 college students.
  • The study examined a four-factor model representing distinct social support resources.

Main Results:

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  • A four-factor model showed a reasonable fit to the data.
  • High correlations among the four factors suggested a general, second-order social support factor.
  • Analyzing the ISEL as a unidimensional measure risks losing unique subscale information.

Conclusions:

  • The ISEL may capture both distinct social support dimensions and an overall social support construct.
  • Researchers should analyze both ISEL subscale scores and the total score for comprehensive insights.
  • This approach preserves unique information while acknowledging the general social support factor.