Purpose: This study sought to validate the psychometric properties of the Network Composition Survey (NCS), a multi-dimensional conceptualization of social support for individuals who are incarcerated. Methods: Data included 1,539 individuals recruited in 50 prisons across four states to participate in the pilot trial of a prison reentry program. Exploratory factor analysis using the first support person data identified a factor structure, and confirmatory factor analysis verified that structure using the second and third support person data conducted with Mplus 8.2. Results: Two of the hypothesized dimensions, informational and emotional support, were confirmed, and a third factor of companionship was identified. Conclusion: The reduced NCS is a reliable and valid measure of multi-dimensional social support for individuals during incarceration. The NCS reflects a more nuanced assessment of the complexities of interpersonal dynamics with support figures. The NCS also provides utility services targeted for social support during reentry.

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验证针对被监禁者的多维社会支持措施

目的：本研究旨在验证网络构成调查（NCS）的心理测量特性，网络构成调查是对被监禁者的社会支持的多维概念化。方法：数据包括四个州 50 所监狱招募的 1,539 人，参与监狱重返计划试点。使用第一个支持人员数据进行的探索性因素分析确定了一个因素结构，并使用 Mplus 8.2 进行的第二个和第三个支持人员数据进行了验证性因素分析验证了该结构。结果：证实了两个假设的维度，即信息支持和情感支持，并确定了第三个陪伴因素。结论：减少 NCS 是监禁期间个人多维社会支持的可靠且有效的衡量标准。NCS 反映了对支持人物的人际动态复杂性的更细致的评估。NCS 还提供针对重返社会期间社会支持的公用事业服务。