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. 2009 Feb 4;64B(2):234–246. doi: 10.1093/geronb/gbn011

Table 2.

Loadings and Distributional Statistics of Measured Indicators in the Final Structural Equation Model

Variable Standardized Lambda (λ) Loadings Mean (Observed) (SD) (Observed) Range (Observed)
Built environment variablesa
    Front entrance
        Above grade 0.69 0.44 0.25 0–1
        Stoop 0.79 0.30 0.21 0–0.91
        Porch 0.41 0.09 0.11 0–0.55
    Ground floor parking 0.02 0.06 0–0.50
    Windows
        Window area 0.68 0.63 0.17 0.10–0.98
        Low sill height 0.55 0.44 0.23 0–1
    Small setbackb 0.25 0.18 0–0.99
Psychosocial variables
    Perceived social support
        Support satisfaction (month) 0.46 7.61 2.13 0–9
        Support satisfaction (year) 0.73 5.66 0.89 3–9
    Psychological distress
        Anxiety 0.81 20.33 8.10 10–40
        Depressive symptoms 0.96 12.99 10.63 0–42

Notes: aValues indicate the proportions of block frontage that correspond to each built environment feature.

b

Small setback is reverse scored so that higher values correspond to shorter distances from the building to the street.