Reliability and Validity of the Korean Version of Interpersonal Support Evaluation List-12 (ISEL-12)

Abstract

ObjectivesZZThe interpersonal support evaluation list-12 (ISEL-12) is one of the scales used for measurement of perceived social support. This study standardized self-report social support measure, ISEL-12. MethodsZZParticipants included 294 students of a university. Convergent validity was assessed by correlating scores on the ISEL-12 with those on other scales. A exploratory factor analysis was performed to determine the factor structure of the ISEL-12. ResultsZZISEL-12 showed acceptable reliability and validity. High level of internal consistency and reliability (Cronbach α=0.866) and item homogeneity was confirmed. We found two-factor structures of ISEL-12 via factor analysis. The Korean version of ISEL-12 showed significant correlation with other scales for evaluation of perceived social support. Test-Retest reliability was also confirmed (Pearson's correlation coefficient=0.65). ConclusionZZThese findings support the reliability and validity of the Korean version of ISEL-12 for evaluation of perceived social support in young adults.