Table 4.
Sense of Community Index Exploratory Factor Analysis—Rotated Factor Loadings
| Item | Factor 1— Rationale for Connection |
Factor 2—Social Bond |
Factor 3— Personal Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-want same things | .737 | ||
| Q1-good place | .706 | ||
| Q2-same values | .706 | ||
| Q9-problem solved | .656 | ||
| Q11-get along | .632 | ||
| Q5-feel at home | .436 | .438 | |
| Q7-others think | .402 | ||
| Q6-neighbors know me | .875 | ||
| Q4-recognize people | .603 | ||
| Q8-personal influence | .491 | ||
| Q10-important | .811 | ||
| Q12-expect to stay | .739 |