Item | Item-total correlation | h2 | Factors | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
43. I have things that give me a sense of purpose, outside of paid employment. | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.85a | 0.03 | −0.06 | −0.04 | −0.02 |
30. I have interests and hobbies that are enjoyable or meaningful. | 0.58 | 0.60 | 0.80a | −0.02 | −0.07 | 0.03 | −0.01 |
46. I have a sense of purpose. | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.76a | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.08 | −0.04 |
38. I am fulfilled. | 0.74 | 0.68 | 0.65a | 0.01 | 0.15 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
47. I feel I don’t belong anywhere. | 0.72 | 0.63 | 0.60a | 0.05 | 0.16 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
14. Outside of the military, I have found people that I connect with through shared interests or beliefs. | 0.60 | 0.45 | 0.54a | 0.07 | 0.08 | −0.02 | 0.14 |
34. I would ask for help if I needed it. | 0.46 | 0.73 | 0.16 | 0.82a | −0.07 | − 0.07 | 0.08 |
21. I would never seek help from a mental health professional. | 0.21 | 0.49 | −0.19 | 0.73a | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
1. I know how to access professional support for my health. | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.09 | 0.49a | 0.06 | 0.04 | −0.12 |
40. I find it difficult to ask for help if I’m struggling. | 0.48 | 0.39 | 0.12 | 0.48a | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.16 |
26. Despite all my experience in the military, I am undervalued by civilians. | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.10 | −0.001 | 0.75a | 0.03 | −0.03 |
15. Civilians are disrespectful and rude. | 0.58 | 0.55 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.65a | 0.04 | 0.11 |
36. Civilians seem to be concerned with trivial matters. | 0.44 | 0.43 | − 0.01 | − 0.004 | 0.63a | −0.13 | 0.15 |
17. I don’t think society puts much value on military service and experience. | 0.46 | 0.42 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.60a | 0.16 | −0.14 |
12. I’m angry about the way I was treated during my service. | 0.43 | 0.71 | −0.08 | 0.03 | −0.04 | 0.89a | −0.03 |
20. The military broke me and then kicked me out. | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.12 | −0.06 | −0.002 | 0.63a | 0.15 |
41. I have a lot of regrets about my service. | 0.44 | 0.30 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.43a | 0.04 |
42. I am more regimented than flexible. | 0.52 | 0.60 | −0.01 | 0.06 | − 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.76a |
32. I find it difficult to change once I have a set routine. | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.02 | −0.01 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.66a |
5. I am a flexible person and I don’t mind changing to suit others when required. | 0.52 | 0.41 | 0.27 | 0.01 | −0.01 | 0.05 | 0.45a |
3. Some of my military habits cause problems for me. | 0.54 | 0.40 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.21 | 0.15 | 0.42a |
Variance explained (%) | Â | Â | 33.05 | 6.57 | 5.78 | 4.35 | 3.47 |
Eigenvalues | Â | Â | 7.38 | 1.86 | 1.65 | 1.35 | 1.19 |