Confirmatory factor analysis of the interpersonal support evaluation list

摘要: Cohen and Hoberman (1983) designed the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL) to measure perceived availability of four relatively independent social support resources thus provide tests stress-buffering hypotheses. The utility ISEL for such requires evidence that it actually measures distinct functional dimensions. A confirmatory factor analysis 133 college students showed a four-factor model provided reasonable fit data, but large correlations among factors were strongly suggestive general, second-order factor. However, scoring as unidimensional only would result in loss unique information contained subscales. Researchers should therefore follow Hoberman's procedure analyzing subscale scores total score.