Table 2 Exploratory factor analysis with a one-factor solution

1 I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things

0.491

2 I have looked forward with enjoyment to things

0.479

3 I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong

0.445

4 I have been anxious or worried for no good reason

0.516

5 I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason

0.568

6 Things have been getting on top of me

0.580

7 I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping

0.720

8 I have felt sad or miserable

0.677

9 I have been so unhappy that I have been crying

0.679

10 The thought of harming myself has occurred to me

0.433

Eigenvalue

3.800

% of variance

38.00

Cronbach α

0.813