Table 4.
Results of the joint factor analysis (principal components with Varimax rotation, forced to extract two factors) performed on the SCS subscales and psychopathology and coping scales
| Factor 1 | Factor 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| STAIC Anxiety | .85 | −.13 |
| UCL-A Passive reacting | .83 | −.23 |
| CDI Depression | .81 | −.31 |
| SCS Self-judgment | .79 | −.18 |
| SCS Isolation | .73 | −.13 |
| SCS Over-identification | .73 | −.16 |
| UCL-A Avoidance | .42 | .07 |
| UCL-A Expression of emotion | .31 | −.23 |
| SCS Mindfulness | −.21 | .75 |
| SCS Common humanity | −.06 | .73 |
| SCS Self-kindness | −.41 | .72 |
| UCL-A Reassuring thoughts | .05 | .72 |
| UCL-A Active tackling | −.35 | .57 |
| UCL-A Palliative reacting | .39 | .49 |
| UCL-A Social support seeking | −.24 | .48 |
N = 130. SCS Self-Compassion Scale, STAIC State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children, CDI Children’s Depression Inventory, UCL-A Utrecht Coping List for Adolescents. Loadings >.30 are printed in bold