Table 4.
Obligation to Show Strength/Suppress Emotion Subscale, 10-item Questionnaire.
Factor Loadings | |
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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.