Table 3.
Factor analysis of SAI
| No. | Question | Factor 1 (features of problem gambling) | Factor 2 (core features of addictive disorder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Having borrowed money from friends or financial institutions or sold anything to get money to invest or trade | 0.651 | |
| 2 | Having regretted or felt guilty about my excessive investments or trading | 0.668 | |
| 3 | Having heard from others that I had problems with my investments or trading, regardless of whether I thought it was true | 0.711 | |
| 4 | My investments or trading has caused financial problems for me or my household | 0.930 | |
| 5 | Having bet more than I could really afford to lose | 0.768 | |
| 6 | My investments or trading has caused me health problems, including stress or anxiety | 0.574 | |
| 7 | Having felt a craving or a strong desire or urge to make a great deal of money from my investments or trading | 0.652 | |
| 8 | Having spent increasing time or money on my investments or trading | 0.741 | |
| 9 | Thoughts of reliving past investing or trading experiences, or expectations for next investments or trading have been an important part of my daily life | 0.805 | |
| Eigenvalue | 4.897 | 0.978 | |
| Variance (%) | 54.407 | 10.870 |
SAI stock addiction inventory