Table 3.
Factor loadings of the A-Lit scale in the CFA among general population.
| Items | Factor loadings (standardized regression weights) |
|---|---|
| 1. People with anxiety disorder often speak in a rambling and disjointed way. (False) | 0.475 |
| 2. Being easily fatigued may be a symptom of anxiety disorder. (True) | 0.489 |
| 3. Reckless and foolhardy behavior is a common sign of anxiety disorder. (False) | 0.494 |
| 4. Irritability may be a symptom of anxiety disorder. (True) | 0.506 |
| 5. Bearing grudges and refusing to forgive others may be a sign of anxiety disorder. (False) | 0.465 |
| 6. People with anxiety disorder often hear voices that are not there. (False) | 0.514 |
| 7. Too much worry is the main symptom of anxiety disorder. (True) | 0.595 |
| 8. Tense muscles may be a symptom of anxiety disorder. (True) | 0.487 |
| 9. Anxiety disorder does not affect your concentration. (False) | 0.507 |
| 10. Having several distinct personalities may be a sign of anxiety disorder. (False) | 0.557 |
| 11. A dry mouth can be a symptom of anxiety disorder. (True) | 0.570 |
| 12. The best way of dealing with anxiety disorder is to handle it yourself. (False) | 0.500 |
| 13. Generalized anxiety disorder is a common cause of workplace disability. (True) | 0.535 |
| 14. Generalized anxiety disorder does not run in families. (False) | 0.537 |
| 15. Being bullied or victimized increases your risk of developing an anxiety disorder. (True) | 0.580 |
| 16. Antidepressants are effective treatment for anxiety disorder. (True) | 0.407 |
| 17. Many treatments for anxiety disorder are more effective than antidepressants. (False) | 0.445 |
| 18. Acupuncture is just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorder. (False) | Deleted* |
| 19. Reading self-help books about cognitive behavioral therapy is not effective for anxiety disorder. (False) | 0.470 |
| 20. It’s not a problem to stop taking antidepressants quickly. (False) | 0.445 |
| 21. Antidepressants are addictive. (False) | Deleted* |
| 22. Antidepressant medications usually work straight away. (False) | Deleted* |
*This question was deleted in confirmatory factor analysis stage, because their factor loading value were less than 0.4.