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Factor loading

Factor 1

Factor 2

Factor 3

Factor 1: Daily interactions with familiar people, α = 0.802

5. I am on friendly terms with neighborhood persons.

0.854

0.062

−0.008

3. I speak with persons in the neighborhood and get information.

0.828

0.039

−0.029

4. Neighborhood persons speak to me in a friendly way.

0.779

−0.051

0.030

1. I spend pleasant time with friends.

0.475

−0.071

0.100

2. I share my status with friends through letters and phone calls.

0.409

−0.011

−0.096

Factor 2: Intimate relationships with family, α = 0.849.

6. I spend time relaxing with family members who either live with me or elsewhere.

−0.065

0.944

0.029

7. I spend pleasant time with family through meals, chatting, etc.

0.057

0.843

−0.011

8. Family members and relatives help me with daily tasks.

−0.016

0.660

0.009

Factor 3: Interactions with others through activity programs, α = 0.841.

18. I enjoy conversations with participants at my day service center, older persons’ club, hobby group, etc.

0.017

−0.038

1.009

19. I view the activities and status of participants at my day service center, clubs for older persons, hobby group, etc.

−0.039

0.067

0.709

Factor contribution:

2.789

2.378

1.868