Table 2.
Results from a Factor Analysis of Child Maltreatment Knowledge Scale Items
| Item | Factor Loading |
|---|---|
| There are rules that can help keep me safe. | .437 |
| Being intentionally mean over the Internet is a form of bullying. | .601 |
| Neglect is a type of abuse. | .638 |
| Many states have anti-bullying laws that include cyberbullying. | .394 |
| There are safe adults. | .407 |
| Abusers are very good at hiding their bad intentions from the people whom they abuse. | .374 |
| Child abuse means to hurt a child on purpose. | .510 |
| Neglect happens when children are not given what they need to be healthy and safe. | .640 |
| Once I send a message using a digital device, I have no control over how it gets shared. | .498 |
| Cyberbullies never tease or harass people online. (R) | .445 |
| Physical abuse often leaves a bruise, a broken bone, a cut, or a burn. | .387 |
| Sexual abuse can include talking about sexual activity. | .516 |
| Bullying, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse can all happen over the Internet. | .601 |
| Emotional abuse is also called verbal or psychological abuse. | .710 |
| If an adult shows his or her private body parts to a teenager this is abusive behavior. | .550 |
| Keeping yourself safe involves understanding various types of abuse. | .689 |
| Eigen Value | 4.594 |
| % of Total Variance | 28.714 |
Note. N = 847. Reverse-scored item is denoted with an (R).