Psychology: Research and Review
Table 2 Factor loadings derived from the exploratory factor analyses (EFA) in the first split-half subsample, and standardized estimates of factor loadings from the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) in the second split-half subsample. The first 2 items are external entrapment items. Items 3 and 4 assess internal entrapment
Item | EFA | CFA |
|---|---|---|
1. I often have the feeling that I would just like to run away | .80 | .68 |
2. I feel powerless to change things | .85 | .78 |
3. I feel trapped inside myself | .87 | .80 |
4. I feel I’m in a deep hole I can’t get out of) | .86 | .73 |