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Table 5 Item-factor loading matrices for section II.

From: An examination of the psychometric structure of the Multidimensional Pain Inventory in temporomandibular disorder patients: a confirmatory factor analysis

Items

I

II

2 (II). Asks me how he/she can help

.51***

 

3 (II). Reads to me

.45***

 

5 (II). Takes over my chores

.65***

 

6 (II). Talks to me to take my mind off the pain

.64***

 

8 (II). Gets me to rest

.80 (e.f)

 

9 (II). Involves me in activities

.38**

 

11 (II). Gives me pain medication

.54***

 

12 (II). Encourages me to work on a hobby

.57***

 

13 (II). Gets me something to eat

.59***

 

14 (II). Turns on the T.V.

.62***

 

1 (II). Ignores me

 

.46***

4 (II). Expresses irritation to/at me

 

.73***

7 (II). Expresses frustration to/at me

 

.73 (e.f)

10 (II). Expresses anger to/at me

 

.76***

  1. NOTE: *p ≤ .05 ** p ≤ .01 *** p ≤ .001;
  2. e.f = effect fixed.