Table 2: Exploratory factor analysis of the Scale of Identity Adaptation to the Illness.
Item Factor loading
1 2 3 4 α coefficient
Factor 1: Sense of belonging and activities giving peace of mind I can work with others during activities in the community 0.764 -0.129 0.186 -0.204 0.851
I participate in activities in the community, etc. 0.698 -0.125 0.247 -0.212
There is meaning in everything that has happened to me 0.684 -0.073 -0.123 0.038
I participate in social activities as much as I am able 0.661 -0.109 0.209 0.045
There are places where I feel I’m allowed to be 0.592 -0.176 0.208 -0.255
I think it’s good that I’m this type of person 0.589 0.075 -0.305 0.296
I enjoy what I experience at those times 0.584 -0.01 0.023 0.27
I can change my mood 0.536 0.12 0.055 0.155
My way of thinking became positive because of my experience with illness 0.523 0.442 -0.131 0.006
Factor 2: Job satisfaction and career I can make my work fun -0.132 0.973 -0.015 -0.047 0.803
I collaborate with others in my work 0.104 0.91 0.01 -0.298
I’m satisfied with my job -0.053 0.856 -0.053 0.002
I want to do my job -0.22 0.447 -0.021 0.028
Factor 3: Having people they can trust There are people I can go to for advice when I’m having trouble 0.027 -0.061 0.941 -0.142 0.828
There are people who understand who I am 0.021 -0.067 0.624 0.109
I want to live each day like it’s my last -0.011 0.409 0.428 0.262
I can think about my future 0.229 0.071 0.407 0.074
I can show interest in people’s concerns and offer advice 0.203 0.211 0.356 0.151
Factor 4: Enjoying life I try to change the way I’m feeling -0.365 -0.161 0.076 0.95 0.795
I can find ways to cope with my symptoms in my own way 0.051 -0.206 0.364 0.576
I believe whatever happens, happens 0.374 -0.201 -0.294 0.567
I enjoy my hobbies -0.079 0.117 0.055 0.513
My life is fun because I can do things I like 0.225 0.224 0.115 0.476
I’m satisfied with my current life -0.02 0.124 0.28 0.473