Table 8.
Internal consistency reliability and retest reliability of the Chinese version of the ARSQ after 4 weeks.
| Item | Cronbach’s α (n = 571) | McDonald’s ω (n = 571) | Test–retest reliability (n = 200) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARSQ | 0.956 | 0.957 | 0.953 |
| Emotional support | 0.868 | 0.873 | 0.833 |
| Esteem support | 0.969 | 0.969 | 0.972 |
| Information support | 0.976 | 0.976 | 0.972 |
| Tangible support | 0.978 | 0.979 | 0.952 |