| Factor 1: Linkages | Loading | Mean | Mean Score | |
| 1 | Old buildings are a legacy from past generations | 0.624 | 5.71 | 4.304 |
| 3 | My grandchildren do not have a right to inherit historic buildings | 0.582 | 2.37 | |
| 5 | Importance attached to old buildings is inadequate | 0.544 | 5.22 | |
| 6 | New buildings give information on historic past experiences | 0.504 | 2.44 | |
| 7 | Old buildings are a reflection of social identity | 0.410 | 5.78 | |
| Factor 2: Recognition | Loading | Mean | Mean Score | |
| 10 | Details on old buildings provide artistic inspiration | 0.699 | 5.22 | 4.795 |
| 14 | Traditional building craft used in old buildings is a rare skill | 0.648 | 5.19 | |
| 23 | Local governments should prevent demolition of historic buildings | 0.454 | 5.55 | |
| 32 | Tax paid should be used to preserve privately owned historic places | 0.442 | 3.22 | |
| Factor 3: Loss | Loading | Mean | Mean Score | |
| 2 | I am saddened by the demolition of historic buildings | 0.578 | 5.32 | 5.29 |
| 19 | Increase in car use negatively affects pedestrians | 0.541 | 5.36 | |
| 26 | Unplanned urbanization harms historic neighbourhoods | 0.489 | 5.19 | |