Table 2.
Factor matrix for Exploratory Factor Analysis.
| Item | ED Threat Perceptions | Item Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| I feel vulnerable.a | .669 | 1.95 (1.07) |
| I am worried that I am not in control. | .665 | 1.99 (1.16) |
| I am worried that my symptoms are severe. | .665 | 2.19 (1.14) |
| I feel helpless. | .628 | 1.71 (1.05) |
| I am worried that I am going to die. | .617 | 1.49 (0.92) |
| I am afraid. | .579 | 1.52 (0.87) |
| I think this event will have a big impact on my life. | .563 | 2.30 (1.18) |
| I am worried that the doctors are not in control of my situation. | .457 | 1.51 (.93) |
| I am concerned about my family. | .454 | 2.54 (1.26) |
| I believe that my symptoms are connected to my heart. | .381 | 2.86 (1.08) |
| I am in pain. | .267 | 1.97 (1.03) |
| I feel like I can handle the symptoms myself. | −.133 | 1.59 (.93) |
a
Loadings for items that were retained are bolded in their respective columns.
b
Response options for items ranged from 1 to 4.