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Measuring social relationships. The Interview Schedule for Social Interaction

S Henderson, P Duncan-Jones, D G Byrne

    Psychological Medicine
    |November 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Social relationships are crucial in psychiatry. A new instrument, the Interview Schedule for Social Interaction, reliably measures social connections, aiding studies on minor psychiatric morbidity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry and Social Science
    • Psychological Assessment
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Social relationships are recognized as central to psychiatric health.
    • Understanding their role in minor psychiatric morbidity requires a robust measurement tool.
    • Existing instruments may not comprehensively capture the nuances of social connections.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a comprehensive instrument for assessing social relationships.
    • To evaluate the availability and perceived adequacy of social support.
    • To provide a tool for research in psychiatry and general medicine.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of the Interview Schedule for Social Interaction (ISS).
    • Assessment of various facets of social relationships, including persons and provisions.

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  • Administration to a general population sample.

    • Main Results:

    • The ISS demonstrated sufficient validity and reliability.
    • The instrument showed sensitivity to variations across sociodemographic groups.
    • Data support its utility in clinical and epidemiological research.

    Conclusions:

    • The Interview Schedule for Social Interaction is a valid and reliable measure of social relationships.
    • This instrument can be effectively used in psychiatric and general medical studies.
    • It aids in understanding the impact of social connections on mental health.