Table 4. Study 2 18-items bifactor model’s factor loadings and commonality after Confirmatory Factor Analysis.
For each item factor loadings relative to the general factor and specific factors, and commonality are reported.
| Item | General Factor Mafia Attitude | Factor 1 Behaviors | Factor 2 Cognitions | Factor 3 Emotions- Cognitions | Commonality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B3-I would report to the competent authorities illegal activities committed by a member of mafia organized crime, if I knew about them | 0.54 | 0.69 | 0.78 | ||
| B4-I would not rebel against a member of mafia organized crime making an extortion to me | 0.42 | 0.34 | 0.29 | ||
| B7-If I saw a person threatened by a member of mafia organized crime, I would report it to the competent authorities | 0.55 | 0.68 | 0.76 | ||
| B12-I would participate in events against mafia organized crime | 0.71 | 0.08 | 0.51 | ||
| B19-Iwould invest my money to organize initiatives against mafia organized crime | 0.63 | 0.10 | 0.41 | ||
| B20-I would not report a relative of mine if I knew that he/she collaborated with mafia organized crime | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | ||
| B21-I would report the illegal activities of mafia organized crime even if that would mean going against my neighbours and friends | 0.53 | 0.65 | 0.70 | ||
| E5-How much sadness mafia organized crime evoke in you? R | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.56 | ||
| E7-How much anger mafia organized crime evoke in you? R | 0.59 | 0.49 | 0.59 | ||
| E11-How much indifference mafia organized crime evoke in you? | 0.53 | 0.14 | 0.30 | ||
| C1-Members of mafia organized crime are less honest than other people R | 0.48 | 0.36 | 0.37 | ||
| C6-Some values transmitted by mafia organized crime clans are acceptable (agreeable?) | 0.63 | 0.18 | 0.43 | ||
| C15-Mafia organized crime impoverishes the territories where it is present R | 0.55 | 0.53 | 0.59 | ||
| C30-Members of mafia organized crime think only about their own interest R | 0.60 | 0.52 | 0.63 | ||
| C13-Members of organized crime are good at their activities (business?) | 0.37 | 0.56 | 0.45 | ||
| C29-A member of mafia organized crime is smarter than other people | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.31 | ||
| C34-Members of mafia organized crime know how to be respected | 0.39 | 0.6 | 0.51 | ||
| C35-Mafia organized crime offers you job opportunities that the State is not able to give | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.29 |
Notes.
- R
- reversed score