Table 2.
The Shame Questionnaire items and exploratory factor analysis Varimax rotated (N = 150)
| Item | Mean (SD) | Standard deviation | Factor loading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tell by looking at me | .51 (1.02) | 1.02 | .58 |
| Go away and hide | .24 (.80) | .80 | .62 |
| I am the only one | .23 (.75) | .75 | .62 |
| Makes me feel tarnished | .53 (1.08) | 1.08 | .70 |
| Feel like covering my body | .24 (.78) | .78 | .50 |
| I wish I were invisible | .37 (.93) | .93 | .74 |
| I hate myself | .33 (.85) | .85 | .55 |
| I feel exposed | .36 (.90) | .90 | .69 |