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Table 1 A summary of oblimin rotated factor structure of the perceived consequences of parental gambling questionnaire ( N= 155)

From: A Hong Kong school-based survey: impacts of parental gambling on adolescent gambling behavior and mental health status

Factors and question items

Factor loadings

Factor 1: Disrupted family relationship

 

(Eigenvalue = 5.8; Variance = 41.4%)

 

2. Gambling affected your relationship with parents

0.85

4. Gambling parent(s) failed to fulfill his/her parental responsibilities

0.82

7. Felt insecure at home because of parental gambling problems

0.75

8. Gambling parent(s) could not be trusted with money issues

0.75

1. Gambling parent(s) spent less time at home

0.68

5.Gambling led to conflicts between parents

0.67

6. Gambling parent begged to be given a chance to change

0.66

3. Gambling parent(s) spent less time with you (e.g. talking, playing, family gatherings)

0.62

Factor 2: Diminished need fulfillment

 

(Eigenvalue = 1.4; Variance = 10.2%)

0.77

12. Parental gambling problem affects basic need (e.g. food and clothing)

 

14. Parental gambling affected learning at school

0.77

13. Parental gambling affected social activities

0.71

Factor 3: Family financial difficulties

 

(Eigenvalue = 1.1; Variance = 7.6%)

 

9. Annoyance/harassment due to gambling debts

0.78

11. The gambling parent(s) asked for money to pay debts

0.73

10. Financial problems at home because of gambling

0.53