Table 3 Factor loadings of the pattern matrix of a principal component analysis extraction

1. I think good things will happen in my life.

0.82

0.50

2. I can find lots of fun things to do.

0.70

0.53

3. I feel that I am good at some things.

0.65

0.44

4. I’ve been able to make choices easily.

0.72

0.53

5. I think lots of people care for me.

0.43

0.43

6. I think there are many things that I can be proud of.

0.49

0.52

7. I’ve been feeling calm.

0.82

0.60

8. I enjoy what each new day brings.

0.84

0.64

9. I’ve been getting on well with people.

0.78

0.58

10. I’ve been in a good mood.

0.66

0.53

11. I’ve been feeling cheerful about things.

0.55

0.50

12. I’ve been feeling relaxed.

0.82

0.61

Eigenvalue

5.23

1.22

% of variance

43.64

10.21

Explained total variance

53.85