Posttraumatic Growth Inventory: Factor Structure in the Context of DSM-IV Traumatic Events

Table 4

EFA factor loadings for the 8-factor solution.

PTGI item	NP/EC	RO	PS	SC	CC	AL	NP	PO
(1) I changed my priorities about what is important in life.	.40
(3) I developed new interests.	.67
(7) I established a new path for my life.	.69
(8) I have a greater sense of closeness with others.	.60
(9) I am more willing to express my emotions.	.64
(6) I more clearly see that I can count on people in times of trouble.		.45
(20) I learned a great deal about how wonderful people are.		.80
(21) I better accept needing others.		.58
(4) I have a greater feeling of self-reliance.			.42
(10) I know better that I can handle difficulties.			.61
(19) I discovered that I’m stronger than I thought I was.			.89
(5) I have a better understanding of spiritual matters.				.95
(18) I have a stronger religious faith.				.65
(15) I have more compassion for others.					.44
(17) I am more likely to try to change things which need changing.					.89
(2) I have a greater appreciation for the value of my own life.						.57
(13) I can better appreciate each day.						.61
(14) New opportunities are available which wouldn’t have been otherwise.*							.89
(11) I am able to do better things with my life.								.42
(12) I am better able to accept the way things work out.								.76
Cronbach’s α	.86	.80	.86	.87	.83	.85	—	.86

Note. NP/EC = new path/emotional connectedness; RO = relating to others; PS = personal strength; SC = spiritual change; CC = compassion and change; AL = appreciation of life; NP = new possibilities; PO = positive outlook.
*Removed for confirmatory factor analysis.