Table 5 Coefficients and description of two main components

DEQ_PRE_3

−0.277

Disagreeing with the statement “I feel comfortable with my personal plans and goals rather than trying to aim for something more”

(inability to accept personal plans and goals).

DEQ_PRE_16

0.464

Agreeing with the statement “sometimes I feel empty inside”.

(having feelings of inner emptiness).

DEQ_PRE_19

0.357

Agreeing with the statement “I become terrified when I feel alone”.

(becoming terrified when alone).

DEQ_PRE_48

−0.509

Disagreeing with the statement “I feel good within myself whether I succeed or fail”.

(feelings of personal distress linked to success-failure).

DEQ_PRE_56

0.184

Agreeing with the statement “When it comes to my relationships with others, I am very concerned about what they provide me.”

(being concerned with that others can provide in relationships).

DEQ_PRE_62

−0.537

Agreeing with the statement “I am very satisfied with myself and with what I have achieved.”

(feelings of dissatisfaction with oneself and with one’s achievements).

PC2

Main Component n° 2

PC2 Interpersonal sensitivity.

DEQ_PRE_3

0.515

Agreeing with the statement “in general, I feel comfortable with my personal plans and goals rather than trying to aim for something more”.

(acceptance of personal plans and goals).

DEQ_PRE_16

0.286

Agreeing with the statement “I set myself very high goals”.

(setting very high goals).

DEQ_PRE_19

0.471

Agreeing with the statement “I become terrified when I feel alone.”

(becoming terrified when alone).

DEQ_PRE_48

0.234

Agreeing with the statement “sometimes I feel very big and at other times I feel very small”.

(fluctuating between feeling big and small).

DEQ_PRE_56

0.555

Agreeing with the statement “when I am involved with someone, I never feel jealous”.

(not feeling jealous in relationships).

DEQ_PRE_62

0.262

Agreeing with the statement “I really need things that only other people can give me”.

(needing things that only others can provide).