Table 2 Factor Loadings for the Japanese BSCS

BSCS total (α = .91/ ω  = .91)

Needs Fulfillment (α = .89/ ω  = .89)

–

.68

1 I can get what I need in this neighborhood

.62

.85

.85

2 This neighborhood helps me fulfil my needs

.68

.94

.94

Membership (α = .92/ ω  = .92)

–

.86

3 I feel like a member of this neighborhood

.86

.94

.94

4 I belong in this neighborhood

.84

.91

.91

Influence (α = .75/ ω = .75)

–

.79

5 I have a say about what goes on in my neighborhood

.54

.69

.69

6 People in this neighborhood are good at influencing each other

.68

.89

.88

Emotional Connection (α = .91/ ω  = .91)

–

.96

7 I feel connected to this neighborhood

.88

.93

.93

8 I have a good bond with others in this neighborhood

.86

.90

.90

χ²

1312.56***

39.53***

140.76***

df

20

14

16

CFI

.785

.996

.979

TLI

.699

.992

.964

RMSEA

.255

.043

.089

90 Percent CI

.243–.267

.027–.059

.075–.102

SRMR

.081

.013

.035

AIC

17,874.910

16,613.880

16,711.110

BIC

17,992.528

16,760.902

16,848.330

ABIC

17,916.303

16,665.621

16,759.401