Table 2.
Exploratory factor analysis of the farsi version of the CABLE
| Factor | Items | Factor loading | h2 | λ (% of Variance) | α | Ω | ICC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Help seeking | Q10. I took steps like creating future goals in order to rekindle the hope | .825 | .305 | 2.850 (10.17) | 0.894 | 0.896 | 0.848 |
| Q12. I tried to recreate and reshape myself through creating new goals/plans for my life | .794 | .283 | |||||
| Q11. I tried to remind myself of the things that I am thankful for | .781 | .382 | |||||
| Q9. I reminded myself of my positive attributes and potentials | .740 | .452 | |||||
| Q8. I tried to actively focus on things I am doing to make progress, rather than being stuck on how difficult things are | .610 | .479 | |||||
| Positive outlook | Q19. I tried to seek comfort by revisiting my loved one’s belongings and keepsakes | .874 | .369 | 2.870 (10.25) | 0.822 | 0.836 | 0.894 |
| Q18. I talked to my loved one out loud or in my mind | .831 | .295 | |||||
| Q18. I talked to my loved one out loud or in my mind | .831 | .295 | |||||
| Q17. I looked at photos and or watched videos of my loved one | .790 | .374 | |||||
| Q21. I revisited places that we used to go or did things that we used to do together | .671 | .565 | |||||
| Q20. I kept a routine to be alone sometimes in order to express my grief and think about my loved one | .492 | .673 | |||||
| Spiritual support | Q5. I used professional resources (e.g., websites, grief literature, informational tools) | .701 | .590 | 2.360 (8.42) | 0.928 | 0.933 | 0.911 |
| Q4. I visited websites that provide help for those who have lost someone | .692 | .628 | |||||
| Q3. I joined support groups that were specifically and methodically designed to help those who are in the process of bereavement | .623 | .554 | |||||
| Q2. I attended grief therapy sessions provided by a mental health professional | .570 | .392 | |||||
| Q1. I read self-help books to gain information about the grief process and coping mechanisms | .545 | .461 | |||||
| Q6. I recorded positive changes and the progress I had made in the process of healing | .447 | .609 | |||||
| Q7. I wrote helpful points and ways to overcome difficult situations on sticky notes and attached them in visible areas of the house as a reminder to use them during difficult times | .409 | .693 | |||||
| Continuing Bond | Q28. I tried to find people that could support me in my grief | .720 | .737 | 1.795 (6.41) | 0.870 | 0.876 | |
| Q25. I asked for the help and companionship of others | .698 | .248 | |||||
| Q27. I tried starting new relationships or making new friends | .653 | .524 | |||||
| Q26. I sought others’ positive feedback and approval | .594 | .448 | |||||
| Compassionate outreach | Q13. I took refuge in religion or spirituality (e.g., reading religious texts, prayer) | .716 | .534 | 1.625 (5.80) | 0.685 | 0.702 | 0.831 |
| Q16. I attended religious gatherings or services (e.g., in a mosque, church) | .687 | .483 | |||||
| Q14. I relied on my spirituality to regain the sense of hope and inner peace | .671 | .649 | |||||
| Q15. I talked to the higher power that I believe in about my grief | .421 | .395 | |||||
| Social support | Q23. I provided care or nurturance for others | .769 | .433 | 1.796 (6.41) | 0.764 | 0.773 | 0.792 |
| Q24. I engaged in benevolent and charitable activities | .580 | .499 | |||||
| Q22. I told some close people how much I loved them and to what extent I cared for them | .501 | .612 |
Abbreviations: λ: Eigenvalue, h2: Communalities, α: Cronbach's alpha, Ω= McDonald Omega