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Table 2 Exploratory factor analysis of the farsi version of the CABLE

From: Psychometric properties of the of the Persian version of the Coping Assessment for Bereavement and Loss Experiences (CABLE)

Factor

Items

Factor loading

h2

λ (% of Variance)

α

Ω

ICC

Help seeking

Q10. I took steps like creating future goals in order to rekindle the hope

.825

.305

2.850 (10.17)

0.894

0.896

0.848

Q12. I tried to recreate and reshape myself through creating new goals/plans for my life

.794

.283

    

Q11. I tried to remind myself of the things that I am thankful for

.781

.382

    

Q9. I reminded myself of my positive attributes and potentials

.740

.452

    

Q8. I tried to actively focus on things I am doing to make progress, rather than being stuck on how difficult things are

.610

.479

    

Positive outlook

Q19. I tried to seek comfort by revisiting my loved one’s belongings and keepsakes

.874

.369

2.870 (10.25)

0.822

0.836

0.894

Q18. I talked to my loved one out loud or in my mind

.831

.295

    

Q18. I talked to my loved one out loud or in my mind

.831

.295

    

Q17. I looked at photos and or watched videos of my loved one

.790

.374

    

Q21. I revisited places that we used to go or did things that we used to do together

.671

.565

    

Q20. I kept a routine to be alone sometimes in order to express my grief and think about my loved one

.492

.673

    

Spiritual support

Q5. I used professional resources (e.g., websites, grief literature, informational tools)

.701

.590

2.360 (8.42)

0.928

0.933

0.911

Q4. I visited websites that provide help for those who have lost someone

.692

.628

    

Q3. I joined support groups that were specifically and methodically designed to help those who are in the process of bereavement

.623

.554

    

Q2. I attended grief therapy sessions provided by a mental health professional

.570

.392

    

Q1. I read self-help books to gain information about the grief process and coping mechanisms

.545

.461

    

Q6. I recorded positive changes and the progress I had made in the process of healing

.447

.609

    

Q7. I wrote helpful points and ways to overcome difficult situations on sticky notes and attached them in visible areas of the house as a reminder to use them during difficult times

.409

.693

    

Continuing Bond

Q28. I tried to find people that could support me in my grief

.720

.737

1.795 (6.41)

0.870

0.876

 

Q25. I asked for the help and companionship of others

.698

.248

    

Q27. I tried starting new relationships or making new friends

.653

.524

    

Q26. I sought others’ positive feedback and approval

.594

.448

    

Compassionate outreach

Q13. I took refuge in religion or spirituality (e.g., reading religious texts, prayer)

.716

.534

1.625 (5.80)

0.685

0.702

0.831

Q16. I attended religious gatherings or services (e.g., in a mosque, church)

.687

.483

    

Q14. I relied on my spirituality to regain the sense of hope and inner peace

.671

.649

    

Q15. I talked to the higher power that I believe in about my grief

.421

.395

    

Social support

Q23. I provided care or nurturance for others

.769

.433

1.796 (6.41)

0.764

0.773

0.792

Q24. I engaged in benevolent and charitable activities

.580

.499

    

Q22. I told some close people how much I loved them and to what extent I cared for them

.501

.612

    
  1. Abbreviations: λ: Eigenvalue, h2: Communalities, α: Cronbach's alpha, Ω= McDonald Omega