Table 2.
Exploratory Factor Analysis of GSA Support/Socializing, Advocacy, and Information/Resources
| Item | Support/ Socializing | Advocacy | Information/ Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| A place of safety | .79 | .21 | .18 |
| Emotional support | .79 | .17 | .22 |
| Validation and reassurance | .78 | .19 | .23 |
| Just be myself with others | .75 | .18 | .11 |
| A place where I share any concerns | .70 | .18 | .25 |
| Hang out with others | .59 | .12 | .14 |
| Meet new people or make new friends | .58 | .17 | .31 |
| Do advocacy events in the community | .09 | .73 | .24 |
| Give presentations about LGBT issues or our GSA | .14 | .70 | .07 |
| Speak out for LGBT issues | .19 | .70 | .04 |
| Organize school events to raise awareness of LGBT issues | .24 | .69 | −.03 |
| Work with other student groups on diversity issues | .12 | .68 | .31 |
| Speak out for other minority group issues | .12 | .65 | .26 |
| Educate those not in the GSA on diversity issues | .28 | .58 | .15 |
| Receive training on diversity issues | .28 | .22 | .77 |
| Learn ways to deal with stress | .33 | .20 | .68 |
| Receive resources on services available | .36 | .19 | .67 |
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| Eigenvalue | 4.14 | 3.56 | 2.09 |
| % variance accounted for | 24.38% | 20.96% | 12.28% |
Note. Values in bold represent the highest loading across the three factors for each item.