Rotated Item Factor Loading | ||||||
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Factor 1: Race Centrality (Eigenvalue = 7.6) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
1. Being Black is an important part of my self-image. | .72 | |||||
2. Many things that make me happy are connected to the fact that I am Black. | .72 | |||||
3. Being Black has a lot to do with how I feel about myself. | .69 | |||||
4. Many things that are important to me are connected to my Black identity. | .68 | |||||
5. Both in my public and private thoughts, race is an important part of who I am | .58 | |||||
6. I have a strong sense of belonging to the Black community. | .53 | |||||
7. It is important to be involved in the Black community. | .37 | |||||
Factor 2: Afrocentric Items (Eigenvalue = 2.8) | ||||||
8. It is important to me to celebrate Kwanzaa | .68 | |||||
9. Black people should give their children African names. | .66 | |||||
10. I feel a strong emotional connection to Africa. | .63 | |||||
11. I am involved in Black political activities | .61 | |||||
12. I believe that it is important for African Americans to learn about spiritual beliefs in Africa. | .57 | |||||
13. It is important for African Americans to get back to their African roots. | .37 | |||||
14. It is important to learn about African culture. | .31 | |||||
Factor 3: Multicultural (Eigenvalue = 2.0) | ||||||
15. I respect the cultural traditions of many groups, e.g., Native Americans, Whites, Latinos.... | .68 | |||||
16. Care deeply about the needs of other groups such as Native Americans, Whites, Latinos, and Asian Americans. | .60 | |||||
17. Feel strongly human rights issues in the Middle East and Tibet. | .54 | |||||
18. Feel strongly about American social issues such as women's rights, the environment, and animal rights. | .42 | |||||
Factor 4: ProBlack (Eigenvalue = 1.6) | ||||||
19. I When I listen to the radio, I usually listen to Black radio shows. | .73 | |||||
20. When I read magazines, I read mostly Black magazines such as Jet and Ebony. | .68 | |||||
21. When I watch television, I usually watch Black television shows. | .66 | |||||
22. Most of my friends are Black. | .58 | |||||
23. I think of myself as African American more than American. | .43 | |||||
24. A thorough knowledge of Black history is very important for Blacks today | .25 | |||||
Factor 5: BiCultural (Eigenvalue = 1.3) | ||||||
25. I feel comfortable in both worlds. | .84 | |||||
26. I feel at ease with Whites and Blacks. | .81 | |||||
27. I feel comfortable interacting with both Blacks and Whites | .68 | |||||
28. I am proud of my ability to succeed in both the Black and White worlds. | .59 | |||||
Factor 6: Mistrust (Eigenvalue = 1.2) | ||||||
29. Many White politicians deliberately pass laws designed to block the progress of Blacks. | .62 | |||||
30. The United States government is trying to make things better for Blacks. (Reverse-code) | .62 | |||||
31. When I think about race relations in America, I get angry. | .55 |
* Wording of some items abbreviated in order to fit into table. Contact First Author for final complete set of items