Journal article
Validation of a Multi-Dimensional Social Support Measure for Individuals Who Are Incarcerated
Research on social work practice, Vol.35(2), pp.219-232
02/2025
DOI: 10.1177/10497315241229681
Abstract
Purpose: This study sought to validate the psychometric properties of the Network Composition Survey (NCS), a multi-dimensional conceptualization of social support for individuals who are incarcerated. Methods: Data included 1,539 individuals recruited in 50 prisons across four states to participate in the pilot trial of a prison reentry program. Exploratory factor analysis using the first support person data identified a factor structure, and confirmatory factor analysis verified that structure using the second and third support person data conducted with Mplus 8.2. Results: Two of the hypothesized dimensions, informational and emotional support, were confirmed, and a third factor of companionship was identified. Conclusion: The reduced NCS is a reliable and valid measure of multi-dimensional social support for individuals during incarceration. The NCS reflects a more nuanced assessment of the complexities of interpersonal dynamics with support figures. The NCS also provides utility services targeted for social support during reentry.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Validation of a Multi-Dimensional Social Support Measure for Individuals Who Are Incarcerated
- Creators
- Elizabeth Curley - Florida State UniversityMichael Killian - Florida State UniversityTanya Renn - Florida State UniversityChristopher Veeh - University of IowaCarrie Pettus - Wellbeing & Equ Innovat, Tallahassee, FL USA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Research on social work practice, Vol.35(2), pp.219-232
- Publisher
- Sage
- DOI
- 10.1177/10497315241229681
- ISSN
- 1049-7315
- eISSN
- 1552-7581
- Number of pages
- 14
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 02/07/2024
- Date published
- 02/2025
- Academic Unit
- School of Social Work
- Record Identifier
- 9984560418202771
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