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Factor 1: Idealism. Cronbach’s α = 0.93, Eigenvalue = 6.184, Variance = 15.08%
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| The existence of potential harm to others is always wrong, irrespective of the benefits to be gained |
0.869 |
0.790 |
| One should not perform an action which might in any way threaten the dignity and welfare of another individual |
0.852 |
0.799 |
| Risks to another should never be tolerated, irrespective of how small the risks might be |
0.836 |
0.730 |
| If an action could harm an innocent other, then it should not be done |
0.802 |
0.700 |
| One should never psychologically or physically harm another person |
0.801 |
0.738 |
| People should make certain that their actions never intentionally harm another even to a small degree |
0.772 |
0.685 |
| It is never necessary to sacrifice the welfare of others |
0.737 |
0.615 |
| The dignity and welfare of the people should be the most important concern in any society |
0.683 |
0.597 |
| Deciding whether or not to perform an act by balancing the positive consequences of the act against the negative consequences of the act is immoral |
0.639 |
0.541 |
| Moral behaviours are actions that closely match ideas of the most perfect action |
0.512 |
0.527 |
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Factor 2: Relativism. Cronbach’s α = 0.88, Eigenvalue = 4.473, Variance = 10.91%
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| Questions of what is ethical for everyone can never be resolved since what is moral or immoral is up to the individual |
0.822 |
0.710 |
| Moral standards are simply personal rules that indicate how a person should behave, which should not be applied in making judgments of others |
0.821 |
0.719 |
| Moral standards should be seen as being individualistic; what one person considers to be moral may be judged to be immoral by another person |
0.796 |
0.663 |
| Ethical considerations in interpersonal relations are so complex that individuals should be allowed to formulate their own individual codes |
0.771 |
0.624 |
| What is ethical varies from one situation and society to another |
0.701 |
0.549 |
| Different types of morality cannot be compared as to “rightness” |
0.689 |
0.578 |
| Rigidity codifying an ethical position that prevents certain types of actions could stand in the way of better human relations and adjustment |
0.684 |
0.546 |
| There are no principles that are so important that they should be a part of any code of ethics |
0.519 |
0.456 |
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Factor 3: Moral identity. Cronbach’s α = 0.87, Eigenvalue = 3.719, Variance = 9.07%
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| I am committed to my moral principles |
0.874 |
0.822 |
| I am determined to behave consistent with my moral ideals or principles |
0.866 |
0.810 |
| I am willing to make a sacrifice to be loyal to my moral values |
0.796 |
0.681 |
| I view being an ethical person as an important part of who I am |
0.773 |
0.706 |
| I am willing to place the collective interest over my own personal ego and interest |
0.562 |
0.533 |
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Factor 4: Environmental judgment. Cronbach’s α = 0.84, Eigenvalue = 3.333, Variance = 8.13%
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| Emissions |
0.812 |
0.711 |
| Global warming |
0.775 |
0.611 |
| Pollution |
0.757 |
0.669 |
| Single use plastic |
0.733 |
0.591 |
| Landfill |
0.701 |
0.585 |
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Factor 5: Social judgment. Cronbach’s α = 0.78, Eigenvalue = 2.847, Variance = 6.95%
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| Recreational drug use |
0.787 |
0.698 |
| Alcoholism |
0.738 |
0.611 |
| Smoking |
0.706 |
0.565 |
| Casual sex |
0.693 |
0.590 |
| Abortion |
0.621 |
0.528 |
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Factor 6: Environmental behaviors I. Cronbach’s α = 0.74, Eigenvalue = 2.262, Variance = 5.52%
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| Turn off or unplug electronic devises when not needed |
0.771 |
0.668 |
| Reduce air conditioning |
0.735 |
0.660 |
| Reduce driving, and walk, bike or use public transportation |
0.680 |
0.635 |
| Reduce using plastic bags, or use own bag when shopping |
0.586 |
0.611 |
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Factor 7: Environmental behaviors II. Cronbach’s α = 0.68, Eigenvalue = 2.205, Variance = 5.38%
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| Buy energy efficient appliances |
0.723 |
0.576 |
| Recycle newspapers, plastics, cans and glass |
0.683 |
0.585 |
| Compost kitchen waste |
0.611 |
0.510 |
| Buy local products or locally produced foods |
0.598 |
0.576 |
| Total variance = 61.03% |
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| KMO = 0.879 |
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| Approx. Chi-Square = 9340.237 |
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| Df = 820 |
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| Sig. = 0.000 |
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