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Table 2 Factor analysis using Maximum Likelihood and Hi coefficient

From: Psychometric properties of modified MOS social support survey 5-item (MSSS-5-item) among Iranian older adults

Components

Items

Hi (Se)

Factor loading

Variance %

Eigenvalue

Instrumental subscale

(component1)

How often is someone available

To take you to the doctor if you need to go?

0.551 (0.031)

0.896

36.38

1.81

To prepare your meals if you are unable to do it yourself?

0.566 (0.029)

0.979

Emotional subscale

(component2)

To have a good time with?

0.525 (0.036)

0.859

31.4

1.57

To hug you?

0.473 (0.036)

0.66

To understand your problems?

0.421 (0.041)

0.573