Table 3 Factor loadings for EFA after rotation in sample 1

21. Full of energy

0.789

7. In good spirits most of the time

0.773

9. Feel happy most of the time

0.764

27. Enjoy getting up in the morning

0.762

19. Find life very exciting

0.721

5. Hopeful about the future

0.705

29. Easy to make decisions

0.685

15. Wonderful to be alive now

0.684

30. Mind as clear as it used to be

0.662

1. Basically satisfied with life

0.427

3. Feel life is empty

0.678

4. Often get bored

0.674

6. Bothered by thoughts

0.651

8. Afraid something bad will happen

0.599

10. Often feel helpless

0.549

2. Drop many activities and interests

0.534

11. Often get restless and fidgety

0.512

(0.415)

13. Frequently worry about the future

0.398

(0.394)

25. Frequently feel like crying

0.746

24. Frequently get upset over little things

0.713

22. Situation is hopeless

0.610

18. Worry a lot about the past

(0.379)

0.566

16. Often feel downhearted and blue

0.559

17. Feel pretty worthless the way

(0.397)

0.514

20. Hard to get started on new projects

0.703

14. Have more problems with memory than most

0.609

23. Most people are better off

0.579

28. Prefer to avoid social gatherings

0.512

26. Have trouble concentrating

0.492

12. Prefer to stay at home, rather than going out and doing new things

(0.375)

0.469

Explained variance (%)

16.686

11.662

10.969

8.039