Table 5.

EFA factor loadings for the 3-factor solution.

PTGI item	OC	SOR	SC
(1) I changed my priorities about what is important in life.	.55
(3) I developed new interests.	.81
(4) I have a greater feeling of self-reliance.	.50
(7) I established a new path for my life.	.94
(8) I have a greater sense of closeness with others.	.44
(9) I am more willing to express my emotions.	.51
(11) I am able to do better things with my life.	.46
(12) I am better able to accept the way things work out.	.46
(14) New opportunities are available which wouldn't have been otherwise.	.47
(15) I have more compassion for others.	.43
(17) I am more likely to try to change things which need changing.	.56
(6) I more clearly see that I can count on people in times of trouble.		.41
(10) I know better that I can handle difficulties.		.67
(13) I can better appreciate each day.		.58
(16) I put more effort into my relationships.		.44
(19) I discovered that I'm stronger than I thought I was.		.80
(20) I learned a great deal about how wonderful people are.		.81
(21) I better accept needing others.		.76
(5) I have a better understanding of spiritual matters.			.77
(18) I have a stronger religious faith.			.94
Cronbach's α	.94	.90	.87

Note. OC = openness to change; SOR = self- and other-reliance; SC = spiritual change.