PSPS: HIV Positive Social Provisions Scale
Darbes, L. A., & Lewis, M. A. (2005). HIV-specific social support predicts less sexual risk behavior in gay male couples. Health Psychology, 24(6), 617.
Likert scale; (1) Strongly disagree, (2) Disagree, (3) Agree, (4) Strongly agree
6 factors (24 items): • Attachment • Social integration • Reassurance of worth • Guidance • Opportunity for Nurturance
Cronbach’s α= .87; Test-retest (6-months): 0.74
The following methods were used to assess validity: Known-group validity - HIV+ and HIV- groups. Criterion-related validity: HIV-specific support prediction of HIV risk behaviors.
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Darbes, L. A., & Lewis, M. A. (2005). HIV-specific social support predicts less sexual risk behavior in gay male couples. Health Psychology, 24(6), 617.
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