Table 2.

The factor loadings for the three-factor structure of the GHQ-12.

GHQ-12 Items	GHQ-12A (social dysfunction & anhedonia; 6 items)	GHQ-12B (depression & anxiety; 4 items)	GHQ-12C (loss of confidence; 2 items)
Concentration	0.57	0.20	−0.11
Loss of sleep	0.01	0.68	0.02
Playing a useful role	0.61	−0.17	0.13
Constantly under strain	0.74	−0.13	−0.02
Problem overcoming difficulties	−0.03	0.86	−0.08
Unhappy or depressed	0.08	0.50	0.20
Losing confidence	0.57	0.23	−0.12
Believe worthless	0.69	−0.05	0.04
General happiness	0.01	0.53	0.34
Capable of making decisions	0.01	0.17	0.72
Ability to face problems	0.09	−0.01	0.73
Enjoy day-to-day activities	0.49	0.12	0.12