Table 6.

Item-total correlations and internal consistency for 3-factor structure.

Factor/item	Corrected item-total correlation	Cronbach's α
Openness to change		.94
(1) I changed my priorities about what is important in life.	.68
(3) I developed new interests.	.68
(4) I have a greater feeling of self-reliance.	.73
(7) I established a new path for my life.	.76
(8) I have a greater sense of closeness with others.	.69
(9) I am more willing to express my emotions.	.72
(11) I am able to do better things with my life.	.88
(12) I am better able to accept the way things work out.	.78
(14) New opportunities are available which wouldn't have been otherwise.	.59
(15) I have more compassion for others.	.71
(17) I am more likely to try to change things which need changing.	.85
Self- and other-reliance		.90
(6) I more clearly see that I can count on people in times of trouble.	.54
(10) I know better that I can handle difficulties.	.71
(13) I can better appreciate each day.	.68
(16) I put more effort into my relationships.	.74
(19) I discovered that I'm stronger than I thought I was.	.72
(20) I learned a great deal about how wonderful people are.	.74
(21) I better accept needing others.	.75
Spiritual change		.87
(5) I have a better understanding of spiritual matters.	.77
(18) I have a stronger religious faith.	.77