Table 1.

Factor Loading (orthogonal rotation) for Hogan Inventory of Bereavement (n = (86)

Items loading	M	SD	1	2
Grief
1. 1 believe I will lose control when I think about him	1.85	1.01	.62
6. I have no control over my sadness	2.26	1.33	.44
12. I get a sick feeling when I am feeling happy	1.71	1.14	.70
22. I get all nervous and scared for no reason	1.76	1.17	.66
30. I worry about everything	2.30	1.32	.79
34. I don’t care what happens to me	2.01	1.19	.65
41. I don’t think I will ever be happy again	1.71	1.09	.80
44. I have trouble paying attention to my schoolwork…	2.27	1.42	.51
45. I am afraid to get close to people	1.81	1.18	.58
45. I do not sleep well at night	2.01	1.37	.69
Personal Growth
2. I believe I am a better person	2.88	1.36		.64
3. I have grown up faster than my friends	3.19	1.35		.50
5. I believe I am stronger because of the grief.	3.23	1.38		.73
7. I have learned to deal better with my problems	3.45	1.19		.73
11. I can put up with others a lot better	2.86	1.34		.76
17. I have a better outlook on life	3.29	1.30		.78
19. I am a more caring and nice to others	3.53	1.23		.63
21. I have learned to deal better with my life	3.37	1.27		.69
27. I try to be kinder to other people	3.64	1.19		.70
33. I am more aware of others’ feelings	3.48	1.15		.63
37. I am more understanding of others	3.56	1.19		.72