Table 3 MSPSS items and their Cronbach’s alpha if item deleted

1.

There is a special person who is around when I am in need

4.56

1.610

0.923

2.

There is a special person with whom I can share my joys and sorrows

4.86

1.564

0.920

3.

My family really tries to help

5.74

1.220

0.923

4.

I get emotional help and support I need from my family

5.48

1.347

0.922

5.

I have a special person who is a real source of comfort to me

4.83

1.660

0.919

6.

My friends really try to help

5.12

1.275

0.920

7.

I can count on my friends when things go wrong

4.99

1.374

0.921

8.

I can talk about my problems with my family

5.13

1.458

0.921

9.

I have friends with whom I can share my joys and sorrows

5.12

1.369

0.919

10.

There is a special person in my life who cares about my feelings

4.97

1.564

0.920

11.

My family is willing to help me make decisions

5.30

1.403

0.920

12.

I can talk about my problems with my friends

4.94

1.387

0.922