Table 2 Items of the NSS-SF in English and Factor Loadings Derived from the Exploratory Factor Analyses (EFA) in the First Split-Half Subsample, and Standardised Estimates of Factor Loadings from the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) in the Second Split-Half Subsample

(1) I get annoyed when my neighbors are noisy

0.74

0.65

0.56

0.66

(2) I find it hard to relax in a place that’s noisy.

0.87

0.81

0.80

0.85

(3) I get mad at people who make noise that keeps me from falling asleep or getting work done.

0.84

0.76

0.77

0.78

(4) I am sensitive to noise.

0.84

0.74

0.75

0.76