Social Support and Self-Esteem Questionnaire
Thank you for taking part in this questionnaire. Your responses are completely anonymous; that means no identifying information will be collected or tracked at any point. Please proceed to answer the sections on demographics, social support, and self-esteem. Your honest input is valuable and will contribute meaningfully to this study.
Informed Consent
Please read this short consent statement carefully. This study is voluntary, your responses will be kept confidential, and you may withdraw at any time without penalty.
Do you agree to participate in this study?
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I agree
I do not agree
Are you between 18 and 65 years old?
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Yes
No
SECTION A: DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Please answer all questions by selecting the appropriate option or filling in the blank.
Age (years)
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Gender
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Male
Female
Prefer not to say
Highest level of education completed
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No formal schooling
Primary school (Grade 1-7)
Secondary school (Grade 8-12)
Vocational/technical certificate
Tertiary qualification (diploma or degree)
Current employment status
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Employed (full-time or part-time)
Self-employed
Unemployed
Student
Retired
Unable to work due to illness
Current living arrangement
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Living alone
Living with a partner/spouse
Living with family members (parents, siblings, extended family)
Living with friends or housemates
Other
Primary psychiatric diagnosis (as confirmed in your patient file)
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Depression
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder
Anxiety disorder
Other
How long have you been receiving psychiatric treatment at this facility?
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Less than 1 year
1-2 years
3-5 years
More than 5 years
Number of outpatient visits attended at this facility to date
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2-5 visits
6-10 visits
More than 10 visits
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SECTION B: MULTIDIMENSIONAL SCALE OF PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT (MSPSS)
Each of the following statements relates to people and support in your life. Read each statement carefully and indicate how much you agree or disagree. There are no right or wrong answers.
There is a special person who is around when I am in need.
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Very Strongly Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Neutral
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
Very Strongly Agree
There is a special person with whom I can share my joys and sorrows.
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Very Strongly Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Neutral
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
Very Strongly Agree
My family really tries to help me.
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Very Strongly Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Neutral
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
Very Strongly Agree
I get the emotional help and support I need from my family.
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Very Strongly Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Neutral
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
Very Strongly Agree
I have a special person who is a real source of comfort to me.
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Very Strongly Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Neutral
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
Very Strongly Agree
My friends really try to help me.
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Very Strongly Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Neutral
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
Very Strongly Agree
I can count on my friends when things go wrong.
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Very Strongly Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Neutral
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
Very Strongly Agree
I can talk about my problems with my family.
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Very Strongly Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Neutral
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
Very Strongly Agree
I have friends with whom I can share my joys and sorrows.
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Very Strongly Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Neutral
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
Very Strongly Agree
There is a special person in my life who cares about my feelings.
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Very Strongly Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Neutral
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
Very Strongly Agree
My family is willing to help me make decisions.
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Very Strongly Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Neutral
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
Very Strongly Agree
I can talk about my problems with my friends.
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Very Strongly Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Mildly Disagree
Neutral
Mildly Agree
Strongly Agree
Very Strongly Agree
SECTION C: ROSENBERG SELF-ESTEEM SCALE
On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I feel I do not have much to be proud of.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I certainly feel useless at times.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I feel that I am a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I wish I could have more respect for myself.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I take a positive attitude toward myself.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
At times I think I am no good at all.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I feel that I have a number of good qualities.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I am able to do things as well as most other people.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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