Table 4 Principle component analysis of the Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale (BFNE)

I worry about what other people will think of me even when I know it doesn't make any difference. (1)

0.70

0.02

I am frequently afraid of other people noticing my shortcomings. (3)

0.68

0.09

I am afraid that others will not approve of me. (5)

0.71

0.12

I am afraid that people will find fault with me. (6)

0.73

0.11

When I am talking to someone, I worry about what they may be thinking about me. (8)

0.85

0.08

I am usually worried about what kind of impression I make. (9)

0.80

0.10

Sometimes I think I am too concerned with what other people think of me. (11)

0.76

0.07

I often worry that I will say or do the wrong things. (12)

0.74

0.02

I am unconcerned even if I know people are forming an unfavorable impression of me. (2)

0.19

0.64

I rarely worry about what kind of impression I am making on someone. (4)

0.11

0.67

Other people's opinions of me do not bother me. (7)

0.24

0.42

If I know someone is judging me, it has little effect on me. (10)

0.07

0.71

Variance contributed by each factor

34.4

17.2