Is the ecomap a valid and reliable social work tool to measure social support?

Identifier

etd-04072004-180134

Author

Alexandra R. Calix, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeFollow

Degree

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Department

Social Work

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

The ecomap, developed in 1975, is a tool used in social work practice to measure social support (Hartman, 1995). Although the ecomap is widely utilized, due in part to its ease of administration, it has not been validated in the literature as a reliable and valid tool in the measure of social support. This study aims to quantify the ecomap, explore its psychometric soundness, and begin the process of validation using two empirically validated social support measurement tools, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) (Zimet, Dahlem, Zimet, & Farley, 1988) and the Young Adult Social Support Inventory (YA-SSI) (McCubbin & Thompson, 1991). These efforts are expected to contribute to evidence-based practice in social work.

Date

2004

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Recommended Citation

Calix, Alexandra R., "Is the ecomap a valid and reliable social work tool to measure social support?" (2004). LSU Master's Theses. 3239.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3239

Committee Chair

Daphne Cain

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.3239