Table 4.
Weighted Least Squares Estimates (and Standard Errors) from Two-Factor Model Confirmatory Factor Analyses
| Item | ABLE subsample 2 (N = 163) | GBGB (N = 208) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | |
| 1. I have a strong will to live right now | 0.88 (0.02) | 0 | 0.76 (0.03) | 0 |
| 2. Life has meaning for me | 0.89 (0.02) | 0 | 0.86 (0.03) | 0 |
| 3. My personal beliefs allow me to maintain a hopeful attitude | 0.86 (0.03) | 0 | 0.84 (0.02) | 0 |
| 4. Each new day I have much to look forward to | 0.78 (0.03) | 0 | 0.86 (0.03) | 0 |
| 5. I intend to make the most of my life | 0.84 (0.03) | 0 | 0.75 (0.04) | 0 |
| 6. I feel hopeful right now | 0.66 (0.04) | 0 | 0.75 (0.04) | 0 |
| 7. My life these days is a useful life | 0.67 (0.05) | 0 | 0.58 (0.05) | 0 |
| 8. My life is guided by strong religious or ethical beliefs | 0.64 (0.04) | 0 | 0.58 (0.04) | 0 |
| 9. I can think of many ways to get the things in life that are most important to me | 0 | 0.75 (0.04) | 0 | 0.80 (0.03) |
| 10. I can think of many ways to get out of a jam | 0 | 0.65 (0.05) | 0 | 0.63 (0.04) |
| 11. Even when others get discouraged, I know I can find a way to solve the problem | 0 | 0.87 (0.03) | 0 | 0.81 (0.03) |
| 12. I meet the goals that I set for myself | 0 | 0.71 (0.05) | 0 | 0.64 (0.05) |
| 13. I feel able to accomplish my life goals | 0 | 0.66 (0.04) | 0 | 0.83 (0.03) |
Note: ABLE = Advancing Better Living for Elders; GBGB = Get Busy, Get Better.