Table 1.
Items included in the 8-item partner support scale
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Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements about your partner |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | ||
| 1. |
My partner is someone I can count on for financial support if I need it |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| 2. |
My partner is someone I can talk with about things that are important to me |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| 3. |
My partner is someone who is affectionate toward me |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| 4. |
My partner is someone who helps me care for my child(ren) |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| 5. |
My partner is someone who understands how I am feeling |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| 6. |
My partner is someone who talks with me and spends time with me |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| 7. |
My partner is someone whom I can count on |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| 8. | My partner is someone who does things with me | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |