Table 4 Internal consistency and item loadings after rotation from factor analysis of the QPR-15

1. I feel better about myself

0.793

0.926

0.829

0.149

2. I feel able to take chances in life

0.573^a

0.932

0.633

0.125

3. I am able to develop positive relationships with other people

0.674

0.929

0.715

0.313

4. I feel part of society rather than isolated

0.478^a

0.935

0.525

0.653

5. I am able to assert myself

0.601

0.932

0.640

0.498

6. I feel that my life has a purpose

0.810

0.925

0.846

0.003

7. My experiences have changed me for the better

0.669

0.929

0.722

−0.182

8. I have been able to come to terms with things that have happened to me in the past and move on with my life

0.678

0.929

0.722

0.141

9. I am basically strongly motivated to get better

0.783

0.926

0.831

−0.357

10. I can recognise the positive things I have done

0.699

0.928

0.758

−0.374

11. I am able to understand myself better

0.697

0.929

0.759

−0.453

12. I can take charge of my life

0.773

0.926

0.819

−0.058

13. I can actively engage with life

0.662

0.929

0.708

−0.032

14. I can take control of aspects of my life

0.808

0.926

0.845

0.054

15. I can find the time to do the things I enjoy

0.429^a

0.935

0.482

−0.230