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. 2021 Jun 15;12:601563. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.601563

Table 3.

Factor analysis for multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) scale for assessing social support among pregnant women.

Statement All women Depressed women Non-depressed women
Friends Family Significant other Friends Family Significant other Friends Family Significant other
There is a special person who is around when I am in need 0.779 0.709 0.772
There is a special person with whom I can share my joys and sorrows 0.954 0.854 0.977
I have a special person who is a real source of comfort to me 0.909 0.856 0.897
There is a special person in my life who cares about my feelings 0.719 0.609 0.749
My family really tries to help me 0.905 0.760 0.944
I get the emotional help and support I need from my family 0.974 0.938 0.963
I can talk about my problems with my family 0.857 0.842 0.848
My family is willing to help me make decisions 0.908 0.910 0.887
My friends really try to help me 0.892 0.872 0.906
I can count on my friends when things go wrong 0.924 0.916 0.936
I have friends with whom I can share my joys and sorrows 0.952 0.951 0.935
I can talk about my problems with my friends 0.913 0.931 0.886