Table 2 Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Chinese version of HHI Scale (n = 206).

From: Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the Herth Hope Index (HHI) in Chinese children with cancer

Items

12-item 3-factor model

11-item 3-factor model

Component 1

Component 2

Component 3

Component 1

Component 2

Component 3

I have a positive outlook toward life

0.850

  

0.861

  

I have short, intermediate and/or long-range goal

0.876

  

0.879

  

I feel scared about my future

0.515

0.538

 

–

–

–

I believe that each day has potential

0.809

  

0.811

  

I feel all alone

 

0.670

  

0.677

 

I have a faith that gives me comfort

 

0.862

  

0.865

 

I have deep inner strength

 

0.809

  

0.813

 

I am able to give and receive caring/love

 

0.879

  

0.883

 

I can see a light at the end of the tunnel

  

0.814

  

0.808

I can recall happy/joyful times

  

0.858

  

0.854

I have a sense of direction

  

0.771

  

0.785

I feel my life has value and worth

  

0.775

  

0.788

Variance explained (%)

24.72

27.32

28.23

24.77

27.30

30.68

Total variance explained (%)

  

80.27

  

82.74

  1. Component 1, Inner sense of temporality and future; Component 2, Interconnectedness with self and others; Component 3, Inner positive readiness and expectancy.
  2. Cross-loaded item is in bold.
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