Table 3 Descriptive statistics for the HSSC-8 and its three subscales (N = 58)
Scale (Possible range) | n | Min- max | Mean scale score (SD) | Floor/ ceiling effects a(%) | Reliability (α) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HSSC-8 (8–32) | 52 | 10-30 | 17.44 (5.13) | 0/0 | 0.81 |
Disclosure concerns (2–8) | 56 | 2-8 | 6.64 (1.52) | 1.8/41.1 | 0.55 |
Negative self-image (3–12) | 58 | 3-11 | 4.33 (2.16) | 58.6/0 | 0.78 |
Public attitudes (3–12) | 53 | 3-12 | 6.51 (2.85) | 18.9/5.7 | 0.80 |