Table 2.
EFA-derived factor structure (Oblim rotation), translated state empathy scale’s 12 items, n = 189
| Item number | Item | Factor loading on factor 1 | Factor loading on factor 2 | Factor loading on factor 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | I can identify with the situation described in the video | 0.872 | ||
| 10 | I can relate to what the patient was going through in the video | 0.814 | ||
| 12 | I can identify with the patient in the video | 0.780 | ||
| 3 | I was in a similar emotional state as the patient when I watched the video | 0.878 | ||
| 2 | I experienced the same emotions as the patient when I watched the video | 0.786 | ||
| 4 | I can feel the patient`s emotion | 0.722 | ||
| 9 | When I watched the video, I was fully absorbed. | 0.453 | ||
| 6 | I recognize the patient`s situation. | 0.821 | ||
| 8 | The patient’s reactions to the situation are understandable | 0.786 | ||
| 5 | I can see the patient`s point of view. | 0.643 | ||
| 7 | I can understand what the patient was going through in the video | 0.362 | 0.613 | |
| 1 | The patient`s emotions are genuine. | − 0.386 | 0.421 | 0.487 |