Table 2.

Latent factor structure and standardized factor loadings from Confirmatory Factor Analysis for the 2-factor Perceived Stress Scale (n = 300)

In the past month, how often have you…	General Stress	Self-Efficacy to Cope with Stressors
1. …been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly?	.65
2. …felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life.	.74
3. …felt nervous and stressed?	.76
6. …found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do?	.70
9. …been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control?	.68
10. …felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them?	.74
4. …felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems?		.58
5. …felt that things were going your way?		.80
7. …been able to control irritations in your life?		.57
8. …felt that you were on top of things?		.73