Table 4.

Obligation to Show Strength/Suppress Emotion Subscale, 10-item Questionnaire.

	Factor Loadings
1. I find it difficult to ask others for help.	.633
2. It is difficult for me to tell other people my problems.	.607
3. I do not want others to know if I experience a problem.	.564
4. I do not expect nurturing from others.	.601
5. I feel that I need to push my emotions down.	.586
6. I tell others that I am fine when I am depressed or anxious.	.593
7. It is difficult for me to share problems with others.	.608
8. I cannot let others see me cry.	.640
9. It is difficult for me to turn to others when I need help.	.706
10. When I have limited resources (ex. Money, friends, food), I am willing to ask others for help.*	.648

^*=reverse coded.