Table 3 Factor loadings for the four identified factors in the validation study of parents’ cognitive perception inventory of disaster effects on children’s well-being (PCP-DCWB)

Loadings

I feel that my child has become more fearful after the quake

0.76

I feel that my child is always anxious

0.70

There have been some changes in behavior of my children after the quake

0.69

My child is become more dependent on us to do daily tasks such as bathing or cleaning

0.56

After the quake, I feel that my child has become more aggressive and nervous

0.53

My child likes to sleep beside us

0.48

Loadings

I am dedicated to my responsibilities towards my family members

− 0.77

At the moment, I am experiencing a purposeful life

− 0.74

I have strong and close relationships with my family members

− 0.73

Despite being exposed to the quake, I feel that I have an adequate control of my living conditions

− 0.68

I am hopeful about the future

− 0.60

Loadings

I become unhappy and sad when I think of that incident

− 0.64

My child speaks frequently about the quake and its effects

− 0.57

I can easily tell my feelings as well as circumstances, which I had after the quake, to other people

0.51

Loadings

My child suffers from nightmares after the quake

0.67

The educational attainment of my child has declined

0.60

I feel that my child likes to be alone

0.59

After the quake, my child has accustomed to chewing nails

0.52