Table 6.
Correlations between perceived social support and scales measuring the impact of scars in the case of the experimental group (N = 162).
| Variable | Family support | Friends support | Support from significant others | Global social support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPIS | −0.16* | −0.18* | −0.28** | −0.22** |
| POSAS P | −0.12 | −0.17* | −0.25** | −0.19* |
| Usual activities | −0.20** | −0.20** | −0.23** | −0.22** |
| Pain/discomfort | −0.13 | −0.17* | −0.24** | −0.19* |
| Anx./depr. | −0.17* | −0.20** | −0.24** | −0.22** |
MPIS, Mekeres Psychosocial Internalization Scale; POSAS P, Patient scale – Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale; Usual activities – EuroQoL-5_3; Pain/discomfort – EuroQoL-5_4; Anxiety/depression – EuroQoL-5_5; *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01.