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Reliability test (Cronbach alpha) for illness perception and BDI-II scale.
| Scales | Mean | SD | Cronbach alpha value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | 6.6 | 3.7 | 0.738 |
| Timeline (acute and chronic) | 21.5 | 3.8 | 0.83 |
| Consequences | 17.7 | 3.8 | 0.644 |
| Personal control | 22.7 | 2.4 | 0.5 |
| Treatment control | 16.9 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Illness coherence | 16.1 | 3.9 | 0.828 |
| Timeline (cyclical) | 11.7 | 3.4 | 0.785 |
| Emotional representation | 17.9 | 4.9 | 0.839 |
| Cause | 49.7 | 7.5 | 0.726 |
| Depression (BDI-II) scale | 12.9 | 8.1 | 0.869 |
