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Table 2 Descriptive Statistics of Self-report Measures

From: The relationship between social support, coping strategies and psychological distress and positive mental well-being in carers of people with borderline personality disorder

 

Mean

SD

Psychological distress (K10)

24.99

7.74

Positive mental well-being (WHO-5)

42.01

20.89

Coping strategies

  

Self-distraction

5.79

1.51

Active coping

5.73

1.63

Denial

2.59

1.16

Substance use

3.22

1.77

Use emotional support

5.05

1.77

Use instrumental support

5.01

1.80

Behavioural disengagement

3.43

1.57

Venting

4.29

1.38

Positive reframing

4.72

1.64

Planning

6.09

1.64

Humour

3.16

1.46

Acceptance

6.37

1.46

Religion

4.50

2.17

Self-blame

4.62

1.89

Perceived social support (MSPSS)

4.59

1.40

Coronavirus (COVID-19) anxiety

1.76

2.97