Table 2.
Exploratory factor analysis of the 15-item FACIT-Sp scale (n = 206).
| Items | Component 1 meaning | Component 2 peace | Component 3 faith | Component 4 connection with others |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I have a reason for living | 0.759 | |||
| My life has been productive | 0.744 | |||
| I feel a sense of hope in my life | 0.653 | |||
| My life lacks meaning and purpose | 0.820 | |||
| I feel peaceful | 0.703 | |||
| I have trouble feeling peace of mind | 0.755 | |||
| I am able to reach down deep into myself for comfort | 0.765 | |||
| I feel a sense of harmony within myself | 0.723 | |||
| I find comfort in my faith or spiritual beliefs | 0.817 | |||
| I find strength in my faith or spiritual beliefs | 0.764 | |||
| My illness has strengthened my faith or spiritual beliefs | 0.852 | |||
| I know that whatever happens with my illness, things will be okay | 0.708 | |||
| I feel free to express my concerns to others | 0.847 | |||
| I can feel the support of others | 0.830 | |||
| I think I am still helpful to others | 0.830 |