American Journal of Community PsychologyVolume 11, Issue 1 p. 1-24 Article Measures of perceived social support from friends and from family: Three validation studies Mary E. Procidano, Corresponding Author Mary E. Procidano Department of Psychology, Fordham University, 10458 Bronx, New YorkSearch for more papers by this authorKenneth Heller, Kenneth Heller Indiana University, Indiana, USASearch for more papers by this author Mary E. Procidano, Corresponding Author Mary E. Procidano Department of Psychology, Fordham University, 10458 Bronx, New YorkSearch for more papers by this authorKenneth Heller, Kenneth Heller Indiana University, Indiana, USASearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 February 1983 https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00898416Citations: 1,256 This research was supported by a Biomedical Research grant PHS S07 RR 7031 awarded by Indiana University to the second author. The authors wish to thank Kelly G. Riddell, Michael J. Platt, and Peter J. Bowes for their assistance in data collection. Appreciation also is extended to Leon H. Levy who participated in the initial discussion of the perceived social support construct. AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Citing Literature Volume11, Issue1February 1983Pages 1-24 RelatedInformation