Table 1. Comparison of hypothetical and actual factor loadings.
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Hypothetical factor loads
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Actual factor loads
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| Scales | PCS | MCS | PCS | MCS |
| PF | + | – | 0.736 | 0.273 |
| RP | + | – | 0.854 | 0.208 |
| BP | + | – | 0.891 | 0.247 |
| GH | * | * | 0.661 | 0.537 |
| VT | * | * | 0.692 | 0.485 |
| SF | * | + | 0.325 | 0.762 |
| RE | – | + | 0.247 | 0.800 |
| MH | – | + | 0.233 | 0.887 |
Correlation coefficient (r): r ≥ 0.70; * 0.70 > r > 0.30; – r ≤ 0.30
PCS, physical component summary; MCS, mental component summary; PF, physical function; RP, role-physical; BP, bodily pain; GH, general health; VT, vitality; SF, social function; RE, role-emotional ; MH, mental health.