Table 2. Correlations between processing speed, clinical variables and social support.
| Variables | SDMT | PASAT |
|---|---|---|
| EDSS | −0.586† | −0.123 |
| FSS | −0.330* | −0.305* |
| BDI-II | −0.352* | −0.219 |
| Total MOS | 0.461† | 0.253 |
| MOS Family | 0.229 | 0.352* |
| Emotional/informational support | 0.531† | 0.224 |
| Affective support | 0.615† | 0.352* |
| Instrumental support | 0.475† | 0.230 |
*Correlation is significant at level 0.05 (bilateral), †Correlation is significant at level 0.01 (bilateral).
BDI-II: Beck's Depression Inventory II, EDSS: Expanded Disability Status Scale, FSS: Fatigue Severity Scale, MOS: Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey, PASAT: Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test, SDMT: Symbol Digit Modalities Test.