Table 2. Measurement of Statement Item External factors: Culture, Social Support, Economic for Predicting Postpartum Blues (n = 501).
Supporting Resources: culture, social support, economy |
Indicator variable (item statement) and item statement number |
Standardized Loading Factor (SLF) ≥ 0.50 |
T value |
CR ≥ 0.70 |
VE ≥ 0.50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F5: Culture (family acceptance) |
Worried when my baby care does not match the family’s expectations (37). |
.73 |
10.75 |
.74 |
.50 |
Sad if family doubts my ability to take care of a baby (36). |
.71 |
10.68 |
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Worried if the baby is not in line with family expectations (11). |
.58 |
13.33 |
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F7: Economic factors (Informational and economic supports) |
I feel a heavy burden carrying out parental advice in caring for babies (53). |
.74 |
13.04 |
.83 |
.63 |
I am stressed when parents advise about caring for babies (52). |
.84 |
14.09 |
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I feel stressed with the current economic conditions (51). |
.62 |
14.26 |
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F8: Social Support (Emotional and appraisal support) |
My weakness in caring for a baby by mother in-laws (58). |
.57 |
6.54 |
.50 |
.30 |
Confident in caring for babies (57). |
.50 |
7.73 |