Table 2.
Descriptive Statistics for Items from the Career Support and Psychosocial Support Scales
| Scale and Item | n | M | SD | ICC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Support Scale | ||||
| 1. Provides you with opportunities that stretch you professionally | 727 | 4.55 | 1.71 | 0.17 |
| 2. Creates opportunities for visibility for you in your career | 741 | 4.20 | 1.94 | 0.19 |
| 3. Opens doors for you professionally | 738 | 4.15 | 1.95 | 0.23 |
| 4. Acts as a sponsor for you | 737 | 4.24 | 2.07 | 0.29 |
| 5. Acts as a buffer for you from situations that could threaten your career achievement | 730 | 3.86 | 2.01 | 0.29 |
| Psychosocial Support Scale | ||||
| 1. Cares and shares in ways that extend beyond the requirements of work | 732 | 4.85 | 1.92 | 0.17 |
| 2. Counsels you on non-work-related issues | 728 | 4.10 | 2.20 | 0.18 |
| 3. Offers you support, respect, and encouragement | 734 | 5.74 | 1.51 | 0.38 |
| 4. Is a friend of yours | 736 | 4.82 | 1.97 | 0.21 |
| 5. Confirms and affirms your identify and sense of self. | 739 | 5.20 | 1.80 | 0.35 |
Note: ICC = intraclass correlation coefficient (range 0 – 1.0). Response scale ranged from 1 (never, not at all) to 7 (to the maximum extent possible).