Research Article

Use of Averaged Norbeck Social Support Questionnaire Scores

Table 1

NSSQ Items.

Functional designationitem

Affect1How much does this person make you feel liked or loved?
Affect2How much does this person make you feel respected or admired?
Affirm1How much can you confide in this person?
Affirm2How much does this person agree with your actions or thoughts?
Aid1 (short term)If you needed to borrow $10, a ride to the doctor, or some other immediate help, how much could this person usually help?
Aid2 (long term)If you were confined to bed for several weeks, how much could this person help you?