Table 6 Test-retest reliability coefficients for the MSPSS items and scales based on the reference sample (nursing students, n = 44)
Items and scales | κ w(95% CI)a | ICC (95% CI)b | CCC (95% CI)c | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | There is a special person who is around when I am in need | 0.74 (0.40–0.95) | ||
2 | There is a special person with whom I can share my joys and sorrows | 0.71 (0.54–0.90) | ||
3 | My family really tries to help me | 0.66 (0.47–0.80) | ||
4 | I get the emotional help and support I need from my family | 0.72 (0.59–0.85) | ||
5 | I have a special person who is a real source of comfort to me | 0.58 (0.34–0.74) | ||
6 | My friends really try to help me | 0.74 (0.61–0.87) | ||
7 | I can count on my friends when things go wrong | 0.68 (0.52–0.82) | ||
8 | I can talk about my problems with my family | 0.71 (0.54–0.84) | ||
9 | I have friends with whom I can share my joys and sorrows | 0.85 (0.75–0.94) | ||
10 | There is a special person in my life who cares about my feelings | 0.75 (0.49–0.94) | ||
11 | My family is willing to help me make decisions | 0.60 (0.40–0.80) | ||
12 | I can talk about my problems with my friends | 0.77 (0.66–0.88) | ||
MSPSS Total | 0.92 (0.86–0.96) | 0.92 (0.88–0.97) | ||
MSPSS Family | 0.92 (0.86–0.96) | 0.92 (0.87–0.94) | ||
MSPSS Friends | 0.92 (0.86–0.95) | 0.92 (0.87–0.96) | ||
MSPSS Significant Others | 0.89 (0.81–0.94) | 0.89 (0.82–0.95) | ||