Table 1 Factor loadings of the 2-item psychological distress measure among adolescents in Morocco

Psychological distress: 2 items

Component

1

1. During the past 12 months, how often have you been so worried about something that you could not sleep at night?

.85

2. During the past 12 months, how often have you felt lonely?

.85

Eigenvalue

1.44

Percent of variance

72.21

Factor (items: 1 and 2): Psychological distress