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Table 1 Factor loadings for the compassion to others scales

From: The development of compassionate engagement and action scales for self and others

 

UK sample

Compassion to Others – Engagement – Scale items

Factor 1

 2. I notice and am sensitive to distress in others when it arises.

.88

 1. I am motivated to engage and work with other peoples’ distress when it arises.

.85

 6. I reflect on and make sense of other people’s distress.

.79

 4. I am emotionally moved by expressions of distress in others.

.77

 8. I am accepting, non-critical and non-judgemental of others people’s distress.

.72

 5. I tolerate the various feelings that are part of other people’s distress.

.65

Variance

67.03

Cronbach’s alpha

.90

Compassion to Others – Actions – Scale items

Factor 1

 2.2. I think about and come up with helpful ways for them to cope with their distress.

.94

 2.1. I direct attention to what is likely to be helpful to others.

.89

 2.4. I take the actions and do the things that will be helpful to others.

.86

 2.5. I express feelings of support, helpfulness and encouragement to others.

.86

Variance

84.00

Cronbach’s alpha

.94