Rocío Pérez-Sabater, Cristina Expósito-Álvarez, Manuel Roldán-Pardo, Raquel Conchell, Aritz Pérez, Elena Terreros, Viviana Vargas, Aída M Villagrán, Marisol Lila
{"title":"Professionals on the Front Line: A Mixed-methods Study of Perceived Needs, Challenges, and Emotional Well-being in Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Programs.","authors":"Rocío Pérez-Sabater, Cristina Expósito-Álvarez, Manuel Roldán-Pardo, Raquel Conchell, Aritz Pérez, Elena Terreros, Viviana Vargas, Aída M Villagrán, Marisol Lila","doi":"10.5093/pi2026a7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5093/pi2026a7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Little is known about the professional profile, perceived needs, challenges, and emotional impact of practitioners' work in intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrator programs. Evidence on these aspects is needed to inform recruitment, training, supervision, and organizational support. This study examined (1) facilitators' professional profile, (2) their perceived needs and challenges when working with IPV perpetrators, and (3) the emotional impact of this work on professionals' well-being.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A mixed-methods design was used with 49 professionals delivering community-based IPV perpetrator interventions in Spain. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively, and qualitative data from focus groups were examined using thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most facilitators were psychologists with substantial experience and responsibility for delivering several intervention groups per year, while only a small minority received regular supervision. The main perceived training needs concerned managing perpetrators' resistance and increasing their motivation to change. The greatest facilitation difficulties involved securing active contribution and constructive interaction among group members. The most frequent co-facilitation challenge was the appearance of different perspectives among professionals during group sessions. Although participants reported moderately high job satisfaction and generally low global burnout, qualitative findings revealed substantial emotional strain, including frustration, overload, and safety concerns in a context of program-related and institutional barriers, underscoring the central role of personal, group-management, and technical competencies for sustaining this work.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Working with IPV perpetrators is complex and emotionally demanding. Strengthening ongoing training, supervision, and multi-agency coordination appears essential to protect facilitators' well-being and to promote effective IPV perpetrator programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":51641,"journal":{"name":"Psychosocial Intervention","volume":"35 ","pages":"e260815"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13107221/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147788926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mediating Effects of Mindfulness Compassion-based Peer Counseling Program for Breast Cancer Survivors: From Mindfulness, Compassion to Others to Depression Reduction.","authors":"Fei-Hsiu Hsiao, Chiao Lo, Chiun-Sheng Huang, Wen-Hung Kuo, Feng-Ying Huang, Yu-Ting Chen, Chia-Chen Hsieh","doi":"10.5093/pi2026a6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5093/pi2026a6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The study aimed to test a mindfulness compassion-based intervention for breast cancer survivors serving as peer counselors, exploring whether mindfulness influenced depressive symptoms via a serial pathway of self-compassion, compassion to others, anxiety reduction, and improved quality of life.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This 8-month study adopted the randomized controlled trial (RCT) design. Survivors who are diagnosed with breast and complete treatments for at least one year were recruited from outpatient department of the General Hospital Breast Center and non-profit organization. They were randomly assigned into MC-BMS experimental group (the 8 weekly mindfulness compassion-based integrated with body-mind-spirit group therapy), and BMS control group (8 weekly body-mind-spirit group therapy).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a similarity in increasing general QOL functioning between the BMS and MC-BMS groups. The better improvements in QOL symptoms distress were more favored in MC-BMS than BMS groups. For within-group analyses, significant improvements in the MC-BMS group were depressive symptoms, search for meaning, mindfulness, while the BMS group showed significant improvements in global health, and breast cancer-related functioning. The three serial mediation pathways indicated that increases in mindfulness predicted greater self-compassion, which was associated with increased compassion to others. This, in turn, led to reduced anxiety, enhanced quality of life and breast cancer-related functioning, and ultimately, reduced depression.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Enhancing mindfulness and compassionate processes in peer-counselor training serve a central role in improving anxiety and functional quality of life, thereby alleviating depressive symptoms in breast cancer survivors.</p>","PeriodicalId":51641,"journal":{"name":"Psychosocial Intervention","volume":"35 ","pages":"e260814"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12974539/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147437568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Manuel Roldán-Pardo, Cristina Expósito-Álvarez, Rocío Pérez-Sabater, Marisol Lila
{"title":"Identifying Predictors of Satisfaction with the Intervention among Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrators.","authors":"Manuel Roldán-Pardo, Cristina Expósito-Álvarez, Rocío Pérez-Sabater, Marisol Lila","doi":"10.5093/pi2026a5","DOIUrl":"10.5093/pi2026a5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objective:</i> Satisfaction is a critical predictor of adherence, engagement, and outcomes across health and social interventions. While widely studied in clinical contexts, it remains underexplored in intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrator programs. Evidence suggests that enhancing satisfaction through individualized and responsive approaches may reduce dropout, increase motivation, and prevent recidivism. This study seeks to identify the factors that predict greater participant satisfaction in an intervention program for IPV perpetrators. <i>Method:</i> A sample of 761 male IPV perpetrators participating in a court-mandated intervention program was used. Participants were classified according to their satisfaction level, and group differences were examined. A multivariate logistic regression was then performed to identify the strongest predictors. <i>Results:</i> Our findings showed that immigrant status, cocaine use, sexism, community participation, and working alliance significantly predicted satisfaction. Notably, higher-risk participants, including those with substance use problems, reported greater satisfaction. <i>Conclusions:</i> These findings underscore the importance of addressing participant diversity and risk factors to strengthen satisfaction and, ultimately, improve the overall effectiveness of IPV perpetrator programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":51641,"journal":{"name":"Psychosocial Intervention","volume":"35 ","pages":"e260813"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12964064/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147379551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cláudia Gouveia, Teresa Silva, Olga Cunha, Michael C Seto, Sacha Maimone, Sónia Caridade
{"title":"A Systematic Review on the Effectiveness of Interventions for Individuals Who Have Committed Online Sexual Crimes Involving Children.","authors":"Cláudia Gouveia, Teresa Silva, Olga Cunha, Michael C Seto, Sacha Maimone, Sónia Caridade","doi":"10.5093/pi2025a16","DOIUrl":"10.5093/pi2025a16","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objective:</i> Online sexual crimes involving children have increased significantly with greater public access to the internet, underscoring the pressing need for effective intervention programs. While previous reviews attest to the effectiveness of psychological interventions for people who commit sexual offenses, none have specifically addressed those who commit sex crimes involving children using the internet. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological intervention programs targeting these crimes, identifying the most effective approaches in behavioral change. <i>Method:</i> The research was conducted across five databases (Scopus, B-on, APA PsycNet, PubMed, and Sage Journals), including studies evaluating the effectiveness of any psychological intervention in adults who have committed sexual crimes involving children through the internet, resulting in nine relevant studies. Most studies employed pre-post designs assessing psychological factors linked to reoffending, emphasizing integrated approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, life satisfaction promotion, multimodal treatments, and monitoring. <i>Results:</i> Findings indicated that, in most cases, there were psychological improvements related to criminal behavior, along with a reduction in the frequency and severity of offenses. Methodological limitations were common, such as reliance on pre-post designs, self-reported data, and absence of control groups or conditions. <i>Conclusions:</i> This review underscores the necessity for further research to gauge intervention program effectiveness in this population, stressing larger sample sizes, control group inclusion, and follow-up periods. Despite limitations, the review offers practical insights for clinicians, identifying key treatment components and risk assessment tools useful for personalized intervention planning and clinical decision-making in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":51641,"journal":{"name":"Psychosocial Intervention","volume":"35 ","pages":"e260808"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12828432/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146054774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catherine L Ward, Marilyn T Lake, Lisa M Kleyn, Diketso Mufamadi-Mathebula, Warren Parker, Simone Peters, Wilmi Dippenaar, Chandré Gould
{"title":"A Community Intervention to Increase Positive Parenting: A Three-Year Cohort Study in South Africa.","authors":"Catherine L Ward, Marilyn T Lake, Lisa M Kleyn, Diketso Mufamadi-Mathebula, Warren Parker, Simone Peters, Wilmi Dippenaar, Chandré Gould","doi":"10.5093/pi2026a2","DOIUrl":"10.5093/pi2026a2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objective:</i> We evaluated an intervention to increase positive parenting, reduce corporal punishment, and improve children's mental health community-wide. All Parenting for Lifelong Health programmes were available to all interested parents alongside an action media intervention designed to amplify positive parenting messages across the community. <i>Method:</i> Three community-wide surveys of parents and of children aged 10+ were conducted at baseline and at 18-month intervals. Parent and child surveys assessed parenting and corporal punishment; parent surveys also addressed intimate partner violence (IPV), parent and child mental health, parent alcohol misuse, and parenting stress. <i>Results:</i> 536 parent-child dyads were included in the surveys; 110 (20.5%) parents attended a parenting programme at least once. Positive parenting did not increase across the whole community; there was a trend towards reduction of corporal punishment. Parenting stress declined and children's mental health improved by the third survey, possibly through increased parent employment rather than the intervention. IPV, parent mental health, and parent alcohol misuse were unchanged, and were associated with less positive parenting and more children's mental health symptoms. The action media process may indeed have enabled diffusion of parenting information, but also appeared to be associated with small negative effects on positive parenting, parenting stress and children's internalising and externalising. <i>Conclusions:</i> Reduction in parenting stress, a trend towards a reduction in corporal punishment, and improvement in children's mental health, were observed by year three. Parents' mental health, substance abuse and IPV must be addressed alongside parenting interventions to improve both parenting and children's mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":51641,"journal":{"name":"Psychosocial Intervention","volume":"35 ","pages":"e260810"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12826548/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146054852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Social Perception of Teachers' Emotional Intelligence and Problematic Internet Use among Spanish Adolescents: A Serial Mediation Model Involving Teacher-Student Relationships and Stress.","authors":"Jorge Gómez-Hombrados, Natalio Extremera","doi":"10.5093/pi2026a4","DOIUrl":"10.5093/pi2026a4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objective:</i> Problematic internet use (PIU) has become a significant concern among adolescents. Considering the classroom as a key social environment during adolescence, the way students perceive their teachers' emotionally intelligent behaviors may be particularly relevant for their academic and personal adjustment. While previous studies had examined individual predictors of PIU, the role of teachers' emotionally intelligent behaviors (TEIB) in mitigating PIU remained unexplored. This research aimed to examine the underlying mechanisms in the link between TEIB and PIU through a serial mediation model involving teacher-student relationships (TSR) and stress in two independent studies. <i>Method:</i> Two studies with Spanish adolescents were conducted: a cross-sectional study (<i>N</i> = 1,966) and a 9-month prospective study (<i>N</i> = 517). TEIB, TSR, stress symptoms (Study 1), perceived stress (Study 2), and PIU were assessed. <i>Results:</i> In both studies, TEIB were positively associated with TSR and negatively associated with stress and PIU. The serial mediation path was significant: TEIB predicted higher TSR scores, which in turn was linked to lower stress levels, thereby reducing PIU. In Study 1 both simple and serial mediation effects were significant, whereas in Study 2 only the serial mediation effect was supported. <i>Conclusions:</i> These findings highlight the importance of TEIB in reducing students' PIU. Schools should consider implementing emotional skills training programs for teachers to foster supportive TSR and promote healthier online behaviors among adolescents. Finally, school-based recommendations for teachers to prevent adolescents from PIU are suggested in the light of our findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":51641,"journal":{"name":"Psychosocial Intervention","volume":"35 ","pages":"e260812"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12826550/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146054886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Diana Carolina Rubio-León, Laura Cano-Sierra, María-Juliana Reyes-Rivera, Pablo Abitbol, Dennys García-Padilla, Sara Lucia Forero-García, Wilson López-López
{"title":"Social Determinants of Mental Health in Armed Conflict-affected Municipalities.","authors":"Diana Carolina Rubio-León, Laura Cano-Sierra, María-Juliana Reyes-Rivera, Pablo Abitbol, Dennys García-Padilla, Sara Lucia Forero-García, Wilson López-López","doi":"10.5093/pi2026a1","DOIUrl":"10.5093/pi2026a1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Background:</i> Armed conflicts affect mental health. In Colombia, many communities have been victims of armed conflict and multiple social inequalities and injustices for more than six decades. Our research explored the social determinants of mental health in fifteen municipalities affected by the armed conflict in Montes de María, Colombia. <i>Method:</i> A convergent parallel mixed methods design was conducted. In the quantitative component, we assessed mental health (PHQ-4 and DASS-21), social support (Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey - MOS), and sense of community (Brief Sense of Community Scale - BSCS) in a sample of 134 leaders and community members. In the qualitative component, we conducted 35 focus groups and held two regional meetings with 167 leaders to further explore the social determinants of mental health in the region. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted concurrently, and methodological triangulation was applied to integrate both data types and thus enhance the comprehensiveness and rigor of the findings. <i>Results:</i> The network analysis (23 nodes, sparsity = 0.708) evidenced strong conditional associations linking mental health (depression, stress, anxiety) with sense of community and perceived social support. Sociodemographic variables showed minimal integration. Psychosocial care showed moderate centrality indicating relevant but secondary associations with mental health compared to more central nodes. Qualitative data showed that armed conflict, state abandonment, economic issues, lack of opportunities, and barriers to access mental health services are SDH that have impacted the current mental health of the community. In this context, social capital and communitarian resistance strategies promote mental health in Montes de María. <i>Conclusions:</i> The results suggest that social determinants of health related to social support and sense of community positively impact the mental health of conflict-affected communities. Both quantitative and qualitative findings highlight the region's challenges, their capacity for resilience, and the urgent need for more effective psychosocial interventions for this population, focusing on psychosocial care that builds on the existing social and community support strengths identified in Montes de María.</p>","PeriodicalId":51641,"journal":{"name":"Psychosocial Intervention","volume":"35 ","pages":"e260809"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12826549/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146054812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cirenia Quintana-Orts, Ana Alcántara-Lázaro, Joaquín A Mora-Merchán, Rosario Del Rey
{"title":"Defender, Passive, and Pro-Bully: Exploring Bystanders' Intentions toward Cyberbullying.","authors":"Cirenia Quintana-Orts, Ana Alcántara-Lázaro, Joaquín A Mora-Merchán, Rosario Del Rey","doi":"10.5093/pi2026a3","DOIUrl":"10.5093/pi2026a3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objective:</i> The present study examines the usefulness of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in explaining three distinct responses to cyberbullying among adolescents: defending, pro-bully, and passive intentions. A model was constructed to assess intentions, including control variables (gender, age, cyberbullying victimization, and perpetration experiences), social norms (family, friends, and teachers), attitude toward helping cyberbullying victims, perceived behavioral control, and empathy. <i>Method:</i> Data were collected from 2,539 students aged 11 to 18 years (<i>M</i> = 14.07, <i>SD</i> = 1.39) across eighteen schools. The analyses focused on the sample of non-witnesses of cyberbullying (<i>N</i> = 1,825) to assess intentions, using multiple regression analyses. <i>Results:</i> Empathy and helping attitude play a significant role in the intention of the three types of intentions. Additionally, experiences of cyberbullying, particularly as a cyberbully, and gender were linked to pro-bully intentions. Post hoc gender analyses revealed that friends, family, and teachers' norms were particularly relevant for reducing pro-bully intentions in girls. <i>Conclusions:</i> These findings suggest that TPB is a useful framework for understanding the intentions of defender, passive, and pro-bully cyberbystanders. Future research should include both non-witnesses and witnesses to better compare intention versus actual behavior and investigate temporal and causal pathways within the TPB model.</p>","PeriodicalId":51641,"journal":{"name":"Psychosocial Intervention","volume":"35 ","pages":"e260811"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12826547/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146047415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Peer Support in Chronic Conditions from the Peer Supporters' Perspective: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Annika Braun, Bernd Löwe, Natalie Uhlenbusch","doi":"10.5093/pi2025a14","DOIUrl":"10.5093/pi2025a14","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objective:</i> Peer support can be a valuable addition to routine care for patients with chronic conditions. While the benefits of peer support are well documented, most research has focused on the recipients' perspective. Given the central role of peer supporters, their experiences should be considered equally important. This systematic review synthesizes the existing literature on the experiences of peer supporters with chronic conditions. <i>Method:</i> We conducted a systematic search across PubMed, PsycInfo (OVID), Psyndex (OVID), Web of Science and screened grey literature, citation and reference lists. Quantitative and qualitative studies reporting on the experiences of peer supporters with a somatic chronic condition were included. The qualitative synthesis followed a metaethnographic approach. Quantitative findings were summarized descriptively and risk of bias of all studies assessed. <i>Results:</i> Out of 9,144 papers identified, 72 were included, mostly qualitative and varying in quality. The synthesis revealed diverse experiences grouped into three categories. Benefits included meaningfulness of the role, skill development, personal growth, social inclusion, reciprocal support, employment advantages, and better disease management. Challenges involved organisational demands, emotional strain, difficult peer interactions, and unclear roles. Facilitators and suggested improvements concerned support, role clarity, setting, and counselling. Overall, the evidence indicates a slightly positive experience for peer supporters. <i>Conclusions:</i> Being a peer supporter is a multifaceted experience that offers various benefits while also presenting challenges. Incorporating peer supporters' perspectives is essential to ensuring that peer-based programs benefit all parties involved, thereby maximizing overall impact. Practical implications for design and execution of future peer-based interventions are provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":51641,"journal":{"name":"Psychosocial Intervention","volume":"34 3","pages":"175-188"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12319606/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144790636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David Pina, Alicia Pérez-Albéniz, Adriana Díez-Gómez, Alfonso Pérez-Esteban, Eduardo Fonseca-Pedrero
{"title":"Validation of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) in a Representative Sample of Adolescents: Links with Well-being, Mental Health, and Suicidal Behavior.","authors":"David Pina, Alicia Pérez-Albéniz, Adriana Díez-Gómez, Alfonso Pérez-Esteban, Eduardo Fonseca-Pedrero","doi":"10.5093/pi2025a7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5093/pi2025a7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Objective:</i> Social support is understood as a protective factor for mental health and emotional well-being, especially at school. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) is one of the most widely used tools worldwide to assess this construct. The main purpose of the present study was to validate the scores of the MSPSS in a large sample of non-clinical adolescents. <i>Method:</i> The sample consisted of 2,235 compulsory secondary education students in Spain (<i>M</i> <sub>age</sub> = 14.49, <i>SD</i> <sub>age</sub> = 1.76, age range 12-18 years, 52% female) obtained by stratified random sampling. <i>Results:</i> The model, consisting of three interrelated factors, showed the most adequate goodness-of-fit indices. The results support the measurement invariance of the MSPSS across sex, age, and sexual orientation. McDonald's omega reliability indices between .862-.934 were obtained. MSPSS scores were significantly and negatively associated with emotional and behavioral problems, depression, and suicidal behavior, and positively associated with life satisfaction. <i>Conclusions:</i> The MSPSS is a reliable instrument to assess social support through self-report in school settings. In this regard, assessing social support using this tool is particularly useful in programs promoting well-being or preventing mental health disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":51641,"journal":{"name":"Psychosocial Intervention","volume":"34 2","pages":"79-87"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12076526/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}