Table 2.
The mean levels and Pearson correlation among self-disclosure, perceived social support and reproductive concerns (N = 353).
| Variable | Score of each item | DDI | PSSS | RCAC-M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDI | 3.32 ± 0.77 | 1 | 0.597∗∗ | −0.619∗∗ |
| PSSS | 4.77 ± 0.92 | – | 1 | −0.599∗∗ |
| Friend support | 4.58 ± 1.06 | – | – | – |
| Family support | 5.89 ± 0.91 | – | – | – |
| Other support | 3.85 ± 1.05 | – | – | – |
| RCAC-M | 2.80 ± 0.81 | – | – | 1 |
| Fertility potential | 2.72 ± 1.11 | – | – | – |
| Partner disclosure | 2.79 ± 1.10 | – | – | – |
| Child's health | 3.60 ± 0.95 | – | – | – |
| Personal health | 2.67 ± 0.83 | – | – | – |
| Acceptance | 2.66 ± 0.90 | – | – | – |
| Achieving pregnancy | 2.34 ± 0.85 | – | – | – |
∗∗: P < 0.01. DDI, distress disclosure index; PSSS, perceived social support scale; RCAC-M, reproductive concerns after cancer-male.