Table 8 Item-total correlation for the mirror effects inventory (N = 221)
From: Principal component analysis: development and initial validation of the mirror effects inventory
Item | Pearson’s r | Alphaa | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
Mirror Effects Inventory total | .88 | 121.50 (13.38) | |
General mirror effect | .90 | 18.16 (3.64) | |
(G1) I feel in control of my problem | .77 | .87 | 3.61 (0.76) |
(G2) I execute the learned knowledge and/or skill to deal with significant events | .82 | .86 | 3.70 (0.81) |
(G3) I learn to handle significant events | .84 | .85 | 3.67 (0.85) |
(G4) I learn to solve interpersonal conflict | .67 | .89 | 3.52 (0.80) |
(G5) I gain insight | .68 | .90 | 3.64(1.09) |
Positive mirror effect | .88 | 68.05 (7.11) | |
(P1) I discern the use of interpersonal skills | .45 | .87 | 3.80 (0.58) |
(P2) I develop a positive attitude to deal with difficulty | .50 | .87 | 3.92 (0.55) |
(P3) I recall past events | .35 | .88 | 3.72 (0.86) |
(P4) I associate similar experiences | .54 | .87 | 3.80 (0.80) |
(P5) I re-evaluate the pain of stressful events | .53 | .87 | 3.82 (0.76) |
(P6) I modify unrealistic expectations | .49 | .87 | 3.64 (0.78) |
(P7) I feel being ventilated | .47 | .87 | 3.39 (0.92) |
(P8) I express suppressed emotion | .57 | .87 | 3.46 (0.84) |
(P9) I gain support from my classmates | .45 | .87 | 3.63 (0.69) |
(P10) I gain support from my teachers | .54 | .87 | 3.62 (0.73) |
(P11) I regain vigor | .63 | .87 | 3.75 (0.70) |
(P12) I inspire new thinking | .52 | .87 | 4.00 (0.57) |
(P13) I find a clear goal | .61 | .87 | 3.73 (0.61) |
(P14) I gain new perspective | .54 | .87 | 3.92 (0.57) |
(P15) I develop self-reflection | .48 | .87 | 4.12 (0.50) |
(P16) I develop self-criticism | .49 | .87 | 3.86 (0.67) |
(P17) I evaluate myself | .52 | .87 | 3.91 (0.61) |
(P18) I gain self-knowledge | .46 | .87 | 3.95 (0.57) |
Negative mirror effect | .96 | 35.30 (11.06) | |
(N1) I use negative approach to handle problem | .51 | .96 | 2.61 (1.06) |
(N2) I indulge in problematic situation and/or imagery | .70 | .95 | 2.70 (1.01) |
(N3) I indulge in negative feelings | .68 | .95 | 2.32 (0.90) |
(N4) I have low self-confidence | .81 | .95 | 2.56 (0.97) |
(N5) I feel of low courage | .85 | .95 | 2.47 (0.96) |
(N6) I avoid solving the problem | .77 | .95 | 2.62 (0.98) |
(N7) I escape from the situation | .76 | .95 | 2.53 (0.92) |
(N8) I feel fear | .86 | .95 | 2.46 (0.97) |
(N9) I feel sorrow | .77 | .95 | 2.68 (1.11) |
(N10) I feel regret | .75 | .95 | 2.78 (1.10) |
(N11) I feel shame | .86 | .95 | 2.47 (1.03) |
(N12) I feel rejected | .87 | .95 | 2.34 (0.93) |
(N13) I blame other people | .73 | .95 | 2.24 (0.93) |
(N14) I blame myself | .75 | .95 | 2.52 (1.02) |