Table 4.

Rotated Factor Loadings for Gambling Readiness to Change

Item	Factor 1	Factor 2	Factor 3
I enjoy my gambling, but sometimes I gamble too much. (1)	.90*	.13	−.12
Sometimes I think I should cut down on my gambling. (2)	.80*	.23	−.17
My gambling is a problem sometimes. (6)	.72*	.30	−.19
I am actually changing my gambling habits right now. (8)	.14	.80*	−.18
Anyone can talk about wanting to do something about gambling, but I am actually doing something about it. (5)	.25	.82*	.05
I have just recently changed my gambling habits. (4)	.26	.69*	−.33
Gambling less would be pointless for me. (9)	−.09	−.04	.84*
There is no need for me to think about changing my gambling. (7)	−.25	−.22	.76*
It’s a waste of time thinking about my gambling. (3)	−.09	−.16	.59*

Note. Factor 1 = contemplation; Factor 2 = Action, Factor 3 = Precontemplation; item numbers are displayed in parentheses.

^*Indicates loadings above .35.