Table 2.
Rotated Factor Loadings for the 12-Item death risk perception questionnaire (n = 230)
| Number | Item | Factor loading | Communality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Factor 1: Deliberative risk perception |
Factor 2: Affective risk perception |
Factor 3: Experiential risk perception |
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| 5 | The recurrence of cancer makes me feel like my life is in grave danger. | 0.855 | 0.760 | ||
| 6 | The metastasis of my cancer makes me feel like my life is threatened. | 0.817 | 0.722 | ||
| 1 | Cancer diagnosis makes me feel like my life is at risk. | 0.795 | 0.656 | ||
| 2 | Abnormal indicators make me feel anxious about my life. | 0.781 | 0.622 | ||
| 4 | Poor treatment makes me feel like I am running out of time. | 0.759 | 0.637 | ||
| 18 | I try to avoid considering the possible negative consequences of the disease. | 0.752 | 0.635 | ||
| 14 | I can face the possible consequences of the disease with calmness and composure. | 0.741 | 0.573 | ||
| 16 | I am afraid of the potential harmful effects of the disease. | 0.710 | 0.766 | ||
| 15 | The possibility of negative consequences from the disease causes me significant distress. | 0.698 | 0.718 | ||
| 21 | I believe spiritual strength can assist me in overcoming my disease. | 0.892 | 0.799 | ||
| 23 | I believe that as long as we deal with the disease, there is hope for life. | 0.864 | 0.752 | ||
| 19 | I believe modern medical technology can control my disease. | 0.817 | 0.669 | ||