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Table 3 FSES item factor loadings

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

Self-approval and disclosure

Dietary and interpersonal

satisfaction

Perceived effectiveness and impact

1

It is easy for me to get foods which satisfy my health needs from my food support provider

0.04

0.62

0.07

2

It is easy for me to get foods which satisfy my cultural needs from my food support provider

0.28

0.43

0.05

3

Generally, I get what I need or want from my food support provider

0.07

0.63

0.13

4

I am often pleased with the food I get from my food support provider

-0.02

0.62

0.07

5

Getting food from my food support provider makes me feel in control

0.35

0.05

0.60

6

I don’t mind being seen getting food from my food support provider

0.85

0.01

-0.02

7

I don’t mind if my family know I get food from my food support provider

0.41

0.07

0.28

8

I would rather get food from my food support provider than have to skip meals

-0.15

0.32

0.57

9

I feel ashamed when I get food from my food support provider*

0.78

-0.35

0.04

10

I feel powerful when I get food from food support provider

0.82

-0.12

0.22

11

Getting food from my food support provider is a dignified experience

0.44

0.40

0.21

12

I feel indebted to my food support provider when I get food from them*

0.20

-0.54

-0.26

13

Getting food from my food support provider makes me feel good about myself

0.61

0.23

0.17

14

I feel equal to others when I get food from my food support provider

0.70

0.33

-0.17

15

I have a better quality of life since getting food from my food support provider

-0.02

-0.04

0.95

16

I feel like a valued member of society when I get food from my food support provider

0.82

0.21

0.03

17

I feel embarrassed when getting food from my food support provider*

0.82

-0.02

-0.21

18

I feel taken seriously by the staff at my food support provider

-0.02

0.93

-0.05

19

I feel judged when I get food from my food support provider*

0.46

0.23

0.05

20

Getting food from my food support provider is a good solution to my problems accessing food

0.28

0.12

0.56

21

I look forward to getting food from my food support provider

-0.11

0.28

0.66

22

I enjoy interacting with staff at my food support provider

0.17

0.62

0.03

23

Getting food from my food support provider is generally a good experience

0.11

0.69

0.23

  1. *Item reverse scored in order for inter-correlations to remain positive
  2. Items which were removed are shown in italics. Factor loadings shown in bold highlight which factor onto which the respective item loaded