Social Provisions Scale (SPS)
- Claudia Alioto
- Becky Oldroyd
Owned by Claudia Alioto
The Social Provision Scale (SPS) (Cutrona & Russell, 1987) is a 24-item scale designed to measure social provision, which encompasses attachment, social integration, reassurance of worth, reliable alliance, guidance, and opportunity for nurturance. Different versions of the scale have been created which include a subset of the original 24 items.
Reference
Cutrona, C. E., & Russel, D. W. (1987). The provisions of social relationships and adaptation to stress. Advances in personal relationships, 1(1),37-67. http://depts.washington.edu/uwcssc/sites/default/files/hw00/d40/uwcssc/sites/default/files/Social%20Provisions%20Scale_0.pdf
List of Questions
| Question number | Question | Original 24-item version | 3-item version |
| 1 | There are people I can depend on to help me if I really need it. | ✓ | |
| 2 | I feel that I do not have close personal relationships with other people. | ✓ | |
| 3 | There is no one I can turn to for guidance in times of stress. | ✓ | |
| 4 | There are people who depend on me for help. | ✓ | |
| 5 | There are people who enjoy the same social activities I do. | ✓ | |
| 6 | Other people do not view me as competent. | ✓ | |
| 7 | I feel personally responsible for the well-being of another person. | ✓ | |
| 8 | I feel part of a group of people who share my attitudes and beliefs. | ✓ | |
| 9 | I do not think other people respect my skills and abilities. | ✓ | |
| 10 | If something went wrong, no one would come to my assistance. | ✓ | |
| 11 | I have close relationships that provide me with a sense of emotional security and well-being. | ✓ | |
| 12 | There is someone I could talk to about important decisions in my life. | ✓ | |
| 13 | I have relationships where my competence and skills are recognised. | ✓ | |
| 14 | There is no one who share my interests and concerns. | ✓ | |
| 15 | There is no one who really relies on me for their well-being. | ✓ | |
| 16 | There is a trustworthy person I could turn to for advice if I were having problems. | ✓ | ✓ |
| 17 | I feel a strong emotional bond with at least one other person. | ✓ | |
| 18 | There is no one I can depend on for aid if I really need it. | ✓ | |
| 19 | There is no one I feel comfortable talking about my problems with. | ✓ | |
| 20 | There are people who admire my talents and abilities. | ✓ | |
| 21 | I lack a feeling of intimacy with another person. | ✓ | |
| 22 | There is no one who likes to do the things I do. | ✓ | |
| 23 | There are people who I can count on in an emergency. | ✓ | |
| 24 | No one needs me to care for them. | ✓ | |
| Items which are not included in the original version | |||
| 25 | I have family and friends who help me feel safe, secure and happy. | ✓ | |
| 26 | There is no one I feel close to. | ✓ | |