Table 6.
Test-retest reliability coefficients for the MSPSS items and scales based on the reference sample (nursing students, n = 44)
| Items and scales | κ w (95% CI)a | ICC (95% CI)b | CCC (95% CI)c | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
There is a special person who is around when I am in need |
0.74 (0.40–0.95) |
|
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| 2 |
There is a special person with whom I can share my joys and sorrows |
0.71 (0.54–0.90) |
|
|
| 3 |
My family really tries to help me |
0.66 (0.47–0.80) |
|
|
| 4 |
I get the emotional help and support I need from my family |
0.72 (0.59–0.85) |
|
|
| 5 |
I have a special person who is a real source of comfort to me |
0.58 (0.34–0.74) |
|
|
| 6 |
My friends really try to help me |
0.74 (0.61–0.87) |
|
|
| 7 |
I can count on my friends when things go wrong |
0.68 (0.52–0.82) |
|
|
| 8 |
I can talk about my problems with my family |
0.71 (0.54–0.84) |
|
|
| 9 |
I have friends with whom I can share my joys and sorrows |
0.85 (0.75–0.94) |
|
|
| 10 |
There is a special person in my life who cares about my feelings |
0.75 (0.49–0.94) |
|
|
| 11 |
My family is willing to help me make decisions |
0.60 (0.40–0.80) |
|
|
| 12 |
I can talk about my problems with my friends |
0.77 (0.66–0.88) |
|
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| |
MSPSS Total |
|
0.92 (0.86–0.96) |
0.92 (0.88–0.97) |
| |
MSPSS Family |
|
0.92 (0.86–0.96) |
0.92 (0.87–0.94) |
| |
MSPSS Friends |
|
0.92 (0.86–0.95) |
0.92 (0.87–0.96) |
| MSPSS Significant Others | 0.89 (0.81–0.94) | 0.89 (0.82–0.95) | ||
aWeighted kappa coefficient.
bIntraclass correlation coefficient.
cLin’s concordance correlation coefficient.