Social Support List (SSL)

The Social Support List (SSL) measures several dimensions of support which were originally factorially derived in a Dutch sample, namely daily-oriented emotional support, problem-oriented emotional support, esteem, instrumental support, social companionship, and informative support. In addtion to these subscales, a total support score can be employed. The list contains 34 items which are classified into six subscales. The respondent evaluates each item on two separate 4-point scales, one for interactions and one for discrepancies. The response categories for interactions were (1) I miss it, (2) I don't really miss it, but I prefer more, (3) exactly the right amount, and (4) it happens too often. For deficiencies, the categories were rescored in the opposite direction.

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  • Generation R

  • 6 months
  •   MM
    4 months - 12 months   From 2002-01-01 to 2006-12-31

    Mode of collection SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Analysis unit Individual
    Instrument name Social Support List 12 (SSL12-I)
    Measure name Mother's social life (social support)
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