Again, there were strong, positive correlations between the

scales. All were significant at the .05 level.

 Cluster Three included the scales for abandonment,

repudiation, and truculence. Values ranged from 3 to 9 with

a mean of 5.03 and a standard deviation of 1.55.

Intercorrelations are given in Table 22. These scales were

also significantly correlated at the .05 level, however, the

relationships were not as strong as in Clusters One and Two.


Table 22

Matrix of Intercorrelations for Cluster Three



Item Abandonment Repudiation Truculence


Abandonment 1.00 .45* .50*
Repudiation 1.00 .43

Note: N = 30.
* E <.05.


 Three of the independent variables tested in the

correlation analysis were indices of social support. These

included marital status, living arrangements, and the number

of family members living in the area.

 Of the individuals in the sample, 20 were married, 6

were divorced, 1 was single, and 3 were widowed. The

majority of the individuals, 24, lived with their spouse or