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Table 2 Correlations among perceived stress, social support, and QoL (MCS and PCS) (n = 493)

From: The direct and mediating effect of social support on health-related quality of life during pregnancy among Australian women

 

Mean (SD)

Perceived

stress

MCS

PCS

MOS-SSS

4.36 (0.71)

-0.411**

0.364**

0.054

Emotional/Informational support

4.35 (0.78)

-0.398**

0.381**

0.053

Affectionate support/positive social interaction

4.50 (0.66)

-0.433**

0.358**

0.069

Tangible support

4.22 (0.82)

-0.321**

0.268**

0.031

  1. Note: **correlation coefficient is significant at the p < 0.01 level
  2. Abbreviation: MCS: Mental Component score, PCS: Physical Component Score