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Table 5 Standardized factor loadings from confirmatory factor analysis for Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS)

From: Validation of depressive symptoms, social support, and minority stress scales among gay, bisexual, and other men who have with men (GBMSM) in Nigeria, Africa: a mixed methods approach

Item

3 Factor

Significant Other (α = 0.81)

Family (α = 0.80)

Friends (α = 0.82)

1. There is a significant other I can lean ona

0.672

  

2. There is a significant other who I can share my joys and sorrows witha

0.675

  

3. I have a significant other who is a real source of comfort to mea

0.790

  

4. There is a significant other in my life who cares about my feelingsa

0.708

  

5. My family really tries to help me

 

0.820

 

6. I get the love and support I need from my familya

 

0.835

 

7. I can share my problems with my familya

 

0.581

 

8. My family is willing to help me make decisions

 

0.579

 

9. My friends are there for mea

  

0.755

10. I can count on my friends when things go wrong

  

0.821

11. I have friends who I can share my joys and sorrows witha

  

0.674

12. I can talk about my problems with my friends

  

0.673

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