TABLE A1.
The multidimensional scale of perceived social support
| Circle the “1” if you very strongly disagree | Circle the “5” if you mildly agree | ||||||||
| Circle the “2” if you strongly disagree | Circle the “6” if you strongly agree | ||||||||
| Circle the “3” if you mildly disagree | Circle the “7” if you very strongly agree | ||||||||
| Circle the “4” if you are neutral | |||||||||
| 1 | There is a special person who is around when I am in need. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | SO1 |
| 2 | There is a special person with whom I can share my joys and sorrows. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | SO1 |
| 3 | My family really tries to help me. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | FAM3 |
| 4 | I get the emotional help and support I need from my family. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | FAM4 |
| 5 | I have a special person who is a real source of comfort to me. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | SO5 |
| 6 | My friends really try to help me. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | FRI6 |
| 7 | I can count on my friends when things go wrong. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | FRI7 |
| 8 | I can talk about my problems with my family. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | FAM8 |
| 9 | I have friends with whom I can share my joys and sorrows. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | FRI9 |
| 11 | There is a special person in my life who cares about my feelings | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | SO10 |
| 11 | My family is willing to help me make decisions. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | FAM11 |
| 12 | I can talk about my problems with my friends. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | FRI12 |
Abbreviations: FM, family; FRI, friends; SO, significant other.