Table 3.
Factor loadings for the Family Strain one-factor CFA solution
| Family Strain Items | Factor 1 |
|---|---|
| How often do they provoke feelings of conflict or anger?a | .870 |
| How often do they make you feel tense?b | .852 |
| How often do they use you or take advantage of you?a | .812 |
| How often do they break a promise of help, let you down, or neglect you?a | .755 |
| How often are they critical of your behavior?a | .736 |
| How often do members of your family make too many demands on you?b | .658 |
Note.
a
Negative Social Ties
b
Family Strain Subscale from MIDUS