Reference
Cutrona, C. E. & Russel, D. W. (1987). The provisions of social relationships and adaptation to stress. Advances in personal relationships, 1(1), 37-67. http://depts.washington.edu/uwcssc/sites/default/files/hw00/d40/uwcssc/sites/default/files/Social%20Provisions%20Scale_0.pdf
List of Questions
| Question number | Question | Original 24-item version | 3-item version |
| 1 | There are people I can depend on to help me if I really need it. | ✓ | |
| 2 | I feel that I do not have close personal relationships with other people. | ✓ | |
| 3 | There is no one I can turn to for guidance in times of stress. | ✓ | |
| 4 | There are people who depend on me for help. | ✓ | |
| 5 | There are people who enjoy the same social activities I do. | ✓ | |
| 6 | Other people do not view me as competent. | ✓ | |
| 7 | I feel personally responsible for the well-being of another person. | ✓ | |
| 8 | I feel part of a group of people who share my attitudes and beliefs. | ✓ | |
| 9 | I do not think other people respect my skills and abilities. | ✓ | |
| 10 | If something went wrong, no one would come to my assistance. | ✓ | |
| 11 | I have close relationships that provide me with a sense of emotional security and well-being. | ✓ | |
| 12 | There is someone I could talk to about important decisions in my life. | ✓ | |
| 13 | I have relationships where my competence and skills are recognised. | ✓ | |
| 14 | There is no one who share my interests and concerns. | ✓ | |
| 15 | There is no one who really relies on me for their well-being. | ✓ | |
| 16 | There is a trustworthy person I could turn to for advice if I were having problems. | ✓ | ✓ |
| 17 | I feel a strong emotional bond with at least one other person. | ✓ | |
| 18 | There is no one I can depend on for aid if I really need it. | ✓ | |
| 19 | There is no one I feel comfortable talking about my problems with. | ✓ | |
| 20 | There are people who admire my talents and abilities. | ✓ | |
| 21 | I lack a feeling of intimacy with another person. | ✓ | |
| 22 | There is no one who likes to do the things I do. | ✓ | |
| 23 | There are people who I can count on in an emergency. | ✓ | |
| 24 | No one needs me to care for them. | ✓ | |
| Items which are not included in the original version | |||
| 25 | I have family and friends who help me feel safe, secure and happy. | ✓ | |
| 26 | There is no one I feel close to. | ✓ | |