Table 2 Items and factors loadings of the PSOCQ scale (showing first 3 factors only)
| Â | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Precontemplation | Â | Â | Â |
I have tried everything that people recommended... | 0.23 | -0.21 | 0.55 |
My pain is a medical problem and I should be.... | -0.03 | -0.13 | 0.40 |
Everyone I speak with tells me I have to learn.... | -0.02 | -0.17 | 0.08 |
I still think despite what doctors tell me there must... | -0.03 | 0.00 | 0.83 |
The best thing I can do is find a doctor who can .... | 0.28 | -0.10 | 0.79 |
Why can't someone just do something to take away... | 0.31 | 0.03 | 0.65 |
All of this talk about how to cope better is a waste... | -0.46 | -0.15 | 0.05 |
Contemplation | Â | Â | Â |
I have been thinking that the way I cope with my pain... | 0.77 | 0.28 | 0.15 |
I have recently realised there is no medical cure... | 0.65 | -0.15 | -0.06 |
Even if my pain doesn't go away I am ready to.... | 0.69 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
I realise now that it is time for me to come up with... | 0.80 | -0.07 | 0.26 |
I am beginning to wonder if I need to get some help... | 0.84 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
I have recently figured out that it's up to me to.... | 0.41 | 0.09 | -0.07 |
I have recently come to the conclusion that its time... | 0.81 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
I am starting to wonder whether it's up to me to ... | 0.49 | 0.12 | -0.04 |
I have been thinking that doctors can only help.... | 0.16 | 0.14 | -0.18 |
I have been wondering if I there is something I... | 0.55 | -0.02 | 0.17 |
Action | Â | Â | Â |
I am developing new ways to cope with my pain | 0.09 | 0.67 | -0.01 |
I have started to come up with some strategies | -0.13 | 0.52 | -0.09 |
I am getting help learning some strategies for coping | 0.17 | 0.70 | -0.21 |
I am learning to help myself control my pain without... | 0.02 | 0.18 | -0.03 |
I am testing out some coping skills to manage my .... | 0.35 | 0.77 | -0.04 |
I am learning ways to control my pain other than... | -0.03 | 0.58 | 0.05 |
Maintenance | Â | Â | Â |
I have learned some good ways to keep my pain... | -0.03 | 0.56 | -0.16 |
When my pain flares up I find myself automatically.... | 0.01 | 0.36 | -0.06 |
I am using some strategies that help me better deal. | -0.17 | 0.62 | -0.19 |
I use what I have learned to help keep my pain ... | -0.05 | 0.59 | -0.16 |
I am currently using some suggestions people have... | -0.22 | 0.81 | 0.00 |
I have incorporated strategies for dealing with... | -0.14 | 0.65 | 0.00 |
I have made a lot of progress in coping with my... | -0.28 | 0.45 | -0.37 |