Table 1.

Rotated pattern matrix with factor loadings for quality of communication about dating and sex.

	Pattern Matrix
Item	Reciprocity	Lecturing	Teaching
How behaviorally reciprocal is the family?	1.030	.207	.042
How emotionally reciprocal is the family?	.852	−.072	−.008
How verbally reciprocal is the family?	.741	−.005	.011
How much does the family seem to agree during the discussion?	.709	−.184	.030
Does the parent lecture the child about the risks and dangers of romantic relationships?	.056	.980	.077
While explaining issues surrounding relationships, does the parent treat the child as if his/her opinion didn't matter?	−.046	.905	.044
Does the parent diminish the importance of romantic relationships?	.074	.720	−.219
Does the parent forbid the child from being involved in a romantic relationship?	−.044	.501	−.122
Does the parent explain and/or clarify positive emotional aspects of relationships?	.084	−.009	.972
Does the parent discuss the benefits of romantic relationships?	−.025	−.092	.778
Does the parent explain the risks of sexual activity?	−.251	.265	.416
Does the parent explain how to employ relationship skills, how partners should treat each other, or how one should feel in a relationship?	.079	−.109	.413

Note. Bolded loadings indicate the factor that the item loaded onto