Table 5.

Social exchange scale internal reliabilities, definitions, and example items.

Social exchange scale	Num items	Alpha	Definition	Example item
Emotional Support Provided	3	.63	Supporting the emotional needs of group members by expressing concern and providing encouragement	I express concern for a group member.
Experiential Information Provided	3	.83	Sharing personal experiences, problems, and feelings with group members.	I share my personal problems with group members.
Emotional Support Received	3	.77	Being heard and encouraged by fellow group members.	Group members listen carefully when I talk.
Experiential Information Received	3	.77	Learning about the personal experiences, problems, and feelings of fellow group members.	Group members share their personal problems with me.
Unwanted Behaviors Received	7	.81	Problematic behaviors that interfere with group dynamics such as interruptions, gossip, and criticism.	A group member is not quiet when I am talking.
Humor Exchanged	5	.84	Making jokes and laughing with group members.	I kid around with group members.
Exchanges Outside Meetings	5	.88	Socializing and exchanging favors with group members outside of meetings.	In the last 3 months, about how many times did you do a favor for a group member?

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