Table 3

Correlational relationship between predictors and outcomes

PCSMCSDepressive symptomsLonelinessSocial support
PCS0.01−0.38***0.05−0.009
MCS0.01−0.65***−0.44***0.29**
Depressive symptoms−0.38***−0.65***0.31**−0.07
Loneliness0.05−0.44***0.31**−0.36***
Social support−0.0090.29**−0.07−0.36***
  • The table shows the Pearson product moment correlation between the predictors and outcomes.

  • MSC, Mental component score; PCS, Physical component score.

  • *p<0.05, **p<0.01, ***p<0.001.