Table 2.

The factor loadings (pattern matrix) of the final version of Healthy-Unhealthy Music Scale

Items	F1	F2
When I listen to music I get stuck in bad memories	.760	−.033
I like to listen to songs over and over even though it makes me feel worse	.714	−.092
It can be hard to stop listening to music that connects me to bad memories	.658	.187
I hide in my music because nobody understands me, and it blocks people out	.639	.156
When I try to use music to feel better I actually end up feeling worse	.627	−.163
Music gives me an excuse not to face up to the real world	.571	.249
Music makes me feel bad about who I am	.521	−.186
Music leads me to do things I shouldn't do	.428	−.103
I feel happier after playing or listening to music	−.157	.708
Music gives me the energy to get going	−.005	.692
When I'm feeling tense or tired in my body music helps me to relax	−.028	.667
Music helps me to relax	.040	.621
Music helps me to connect with other people who are like me	−.061	.608

Exploratory factor analysis with promax rotation. Factor loadings greater or equal 0.4 are highlighted in bold font.