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Table 3 Oblique promax rotated factor loadings and eigenvalues

From: Potentially traumatic events, coping strategies and associations with mental health and well-being measures among conflict-affected youth in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Adapted KidCope item

Coping category (Spirito et.al 1998)

Problem-focused

Emotion focused

Avoidance

Faith

Do something else

Distraction

−0.27

0.03

0.76

−0.07

Try to Forget it

     

Try to fix the problem by thinking of answers

Problem Solving

0.82

0.05

−0.20

−0.05

Try to fix the problem by doing something

     

Try to calm yourself down

Emotional Regulation

0.20

0.71

0.07

0.06

Sing a song to calm downa

     

Try to feel better by spending time with family and friends

Seeking Social Support

0.20

0.39

0.04

−0.08

Do nothing because problem could not be fixed

Resignation

−0.29

0.46

−0.27

−0.29

Just go to sleepa

     

Prayer to feel bettera

Prayera

−0.30

0.01

−0.28

0.50

  1. aAdditional Items based on qualitative research
  2. Factor loadings > 0.35 in boldface