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. 2021 Jul 26;21:1454. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-11474-5

Table 2.

2-factor model with standardized factor loadings

Item Non-toxic Prosocial/Limit Problems/
Psychological Flexibility
1. Interrupt the person speaking 0.578
2. Look away, or at another person than the one speaking 0.641
3. Harshly criticize or blame someone 0.779
4. Use discriminatory language/jokes, or laugh at such 0.654
5. Respond defensively in discussions 0.746
6. Say that something is important, but act as if it is not 0.719
7. Ask about or validate others’ needs/feelings/state 0.554
8. Ask how work task are proceeding 0.724
9. Offer help or ask for help 0.737
10. Invite others into conversation or socializing 0.672
11. Listen actively to the person speaking 0.701
12. Encourage and reinforce others’ behaviors and achievements 0.764
13. Express opinions in a constructive way 0.641
14. Talk about how people behave (instead of their traits or attitudes) 0.462
15. Remind others about values/rules/policies in close proximity to an activity where they apply 0.606
16. Create opportunities for follow-up/feedback 0.709
17. Discourage behaviors that are not ok 0.591
18. Deal with potential problems early on 0.693
19. Make decisions aligned with values/policy even when it might lead to short term losses or problems 0.596
20. Ask for dissenting opinions and listen to them 0.639
21. Speak impulsively, without considering other perspectives 0.719
22. Summarize and confirm others’ arguments before own thoughts are expressed 0.472
23. Talk about shared values 0.713