Social Support Questionnaire

The Social Support Questionnaire (SSQ) is a tool used to assess perceived social support—how individuals view the availability and quality of support from their friends, family, and community. It typically asks people to rate how much support they feel they can count on during difficult times and the number of people they believe are available to help. The questionnaire helps researchers and healthcare providers understand the strength and effectiveness of a person's social network, which can influence mental and physical health outcomes.