Social Bonding

After reversal of negatively worded items (indicated by an “R” below) a total score may be computed by summing all items. Subscale scores may be computed by summing items as follows: • Attachment: Items 2R, 11, 17, and 21R • Social Integration: Items 5, 8, 14R, and 22R • Reassurance of Worth: 6R, 9R, 13, and 20 • Reliable Alliance: Items 1, 10R, 18R, and 23 • Guidance: Items 3R, 12, 16, and 19R • Opportunity for Nurturance: 4, 7, 15R, and 24R. Scores Interpretation: A high score indicates a greater degree of perceived support. NOTE: Original scale did not include Prefer not to say and N/A anser options. These should be recoded as missing before analysis. There is also evidence that the short form 10-items is also valid. This uses items: 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16 (Caron, J: PMC5031489)
SPS_ADMIRE

There are people who admire my talents and abilities.

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SPS_ASSIST

If something went wrong, no one would come to my assistance.

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SPS_BELIEF

I feel part of a group of people who share my attitudes and beliefs.

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SPS_BOND

I feel a strong emotional bond with at least one other person.

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SPS_CARE

No one needs me to care for them.

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SPS_CLOSE

I feel that I do not have close personal relationships with other people.

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SPS_COMPETENT

Other people do not view me as competent.

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SPS_CONCERN

There is no one who shares my interests and concerns.

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SPS_DEPEND_ON

There are people I can depend on to help me if I really need it.

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SPS_EMGCY

There are people I can count on in an emergency.

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SPS_HELP

There are people who depend on me for help.

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SPS_IMPORTANT

There is someone I could talk to about important decisions in my life.

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SPS_INTIMACY

I lack a feeling of intimacy with another person.

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SPS_LIKE

There is no one who likes to do the things I do.

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SPS_NOAID

There is no one I can depend on for aid if I really need it.

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SPS_NOONE

There is no one I can turn to for guidance in times of stress.

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SPS_PROB

There is no one I feel comfortable talking about problems with. (19)

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SPS_RELYON

There is no one who really relies on me for their well-being.

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SPS_RESPECT

I do not think other people respect my skills and abilities.

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SPS_RESPONSIBLE

I feel personally responsible for the well-being of another person.

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SPS_SECURE

I have close relationships that provide me with a sense of emotional security and well-being.

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SPS_SKILLS

I have relationships where my competence and skills are recognized.

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SPS_SOCIAL

There are people who enjoy the same social activities I do.

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SPS_TRUST

There is a trustworthy person I could turn to for advice if I were having problems

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