Read each statement below and consider your level of agreement with a rating from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).
Note: Information for this Self-Quiz is from the Multi-dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (Zimet et al., 1988).
Support from Family
Statement 1
lqaH3S9Xow8apMtdI27fSiTAWS4=My family takes the time to listen to me.
Statement 2
lqaH3S9Xow8apMtdI27fSiTAWS4=My family is there for me emotionally.
Statement 3
lqaH3S9Xow8apMtdI27fSiTAWS4=I can depend on my family to be there for me when I need them.
Statement 4
lqaH3S9Xow8apMtdI27fSiTAWS4=I feel comfortable talking to my family.
Support from Friends
Statement 5
lqaH3S9Xow8apMtdI27fSiTAWS4=My friends take the time to listen to me.
Statement 6
lqaH3S9Xow8apMtdI27fSiTAWS4=My friends are there for me emotionally.
Statement 7
lqaH3S9Xow8apMtdI27fSiTAWS4=I can depend on my friends to be there for me when I need them.
Statement 8
lqaH3S9Xow8apMtdI27fSiTAWS4=I feel comfortable talking to my friends.
Your Score for Support from Family:
Your Score for Support from Friends:
Scoring: For each category, a score of 4-7 indicates low social support, 8-14 indicates moderate social support, and 15-20 indicates high social support.