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Table 2 FISS item factor loadings items that were removed are shown in italics

From: Towards measuring food insecurity stigma: development and validation of the Food Insecurity Self-stigma Scale and the Food Support Experiences Scale

Item

Factor 1

Factor 2

Factor 3

Righteous anger

Non-disclosure

Stereotype endorsement

1

Because of peoples’ ignorance about how difficult it can be to access enough food, I do not speak to anyone about the problems linked to it

-0.01

0.81

0.14

2

I am really fed up with people’s ideas about those who have difficulty accessing enough food

0.72

0.07

0.09

3

People who have difficulty accessing enough food should take responsibility for their situation

-0.29

0.13

0.39

4

Because of people’s opinions, I do not speak to anybody about having difficulty accessing enough food

0.04

0.76

0.02

5

The public’s lack of knowledge about issues surrounding accessing enough food makes me angry

0.76

-0.13

-0.10

6

People who have difficulty accessing enough food are less useful to society

-0.38

-0.14

0.20

7

I try to avoid situations where my difficulty in accessing enough food might be revealed

-0.04

0.82

-0.04

8

The stereotypes about people who have difficulty accessing enough food make me angry

0.71

0.14

-0.07

9

People who have difficulty accessing enough food should take on extra work to improve their situation

-0.41

0.06

0.41

10

Where I can, I avoid talking about the difficulties I have in accessing enough food

0.10

0.77

-0.06

11

The media’s lack of knowledge about the struggles of people who have difficulty accessing enough food is frustrating

0.77

0.05

0.05

12

People who have difficulty accessing enough food should try to improve their cooking skills to improve their situation

0.07

-0.05

0.69

13

To avoid any prejudice, I choose who I talk to about the difficulties I have accessing enough food

0.12

0.67

0.00

14

I am angry about the way people who have difficulty accessing enough food are portrayed on television

0.72

0.04

0.10

15

People who have difficulty accessing enough food should try to improve their budgeting skills to improve their situation

0.01

0.01

0.79

16

I do not reveal that I have difficulty accessing enough food to anybody to avoid being judged

-0.05

0.78

-0.08

17

Certain people’s attitudes towards people who have difficulty accessing enough food appal me

0.71

0.03

0.00

18

People who have difficulty accessing enough food should be grateful for the help they receive, even if it is poor quality or does not suit their needs

-0.03

-0.11

0.34

  1. Factor loadings shown in bold highlight which factor onto which the respective item loaded