Table 3
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Pattern matrix of factor loadings for women

ItemSelf-loathing1Positive connection with self2Sense of being emotionally overwhelmed3Feeling Connected with partner4
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.91		Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.91		Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.80		Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.88
Feel like I’ve done something wrong 10.79
Feel a sense of self-disgust10.78
Feel a sense of shame10.77
Feel guilty10.73
Feel a sense of regret10.73
Feel annoyed at myself10.71
Feel dirty10.66
Feel used for sex10.40
Feel empowered20.79
Feel confident20.77
Feel a sense of pride20.76
Feel connected to myself20.68
Feel positive about my body20.68
Feel desirable20.66
Experience a sense of wellbeing 20.64
Feel content20.47
Feel like I could cry30.68
Need to be comforted30.49
Feel confused about my emotions30.48
Feel lost30.45
Feel in love40.67
Feel close to my partner40.64
Feel emotionally open to my partner40.60
Feel loved40.55
Avoid communicating4,∗−0.45
Avoid talking about my feelings4,∗−0.40
ItemSelf-loathing1Positive connection with self2Sense of being emotionally overwhelmed3Feeling Connected with partner4
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.91		Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.91		Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.80		Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.88
Feel like I’ve done something wrong 10.79
Feel a sense of self-disgust10.78
Feel a sense of shame10.77
Feel guilty10.73
Feel a sense of regret10.73
Feel annoyed at myself10.71
Feel dirty10.66
Feel used for sex10.40
Feel empowered20.79
Feel confident20.77
Feel a sense of pride20.76
Feel connected to myself20.68
Feel positive about my body20.68
Feel desirable20.66
Experience a sense of wellbeing 20.64
Feel content20.47
Feel like I could cry30.68
Need to be comforted30.49
Feel confused about my emotions30.48
Feel lost30.45
Feel in love40.67
Feel close to my partner40.64
Feel emotionally open to my partner40.60
Feel loved40.55
Avoid communicating4,∗−0.45
Avoid talking about my feelings4,∗−0.40

The superscript number indicates the factor number where the item loads.

∗

Indicates that the item is reverse scored.

Table 3
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Pattern matrix of factor loadings for women

ItemSelf-loathing1Positive connection with self2Sense of being emotionally overwhelmed3Feeling Connected with partner4
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.91		Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.91		Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.80		Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.88
Feel like I’ve done something wrong 10.79
Feel a sense of self-disgust10.78
Feel a sense of shame10.77
Feel guilty10.73
Feel a sense of regret10.73
Feel annoyed at myself10.71
Feel dirty10.66
Feel used for sex10.40
Feel empowered20.79
Feel confident20.77
Feel a sense of pride20.76
Feel connected to myself20.68
Feel positive about my body20.68
Feel desirable20.66
Experience a sense of wellbeing 20.64
Feel content20.47
Feel like I could cry30.68
Need to be comforted30.49
Feel confused about my emotions30.48
Feel lost30.45
Feel in love40.67
Feel close to my partner40.64
Feel emotionally open to my partner40.60
Feel loved40.55
Avoid communicating4,∗−0.45
Avoid talking about my feelings4,∗−0.40
ItemSelf-loathing1Positive connection with self2Sense of being emotionally overwhelmed3Feeling Connected with partner4
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.91		Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.91		Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.80		Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.88
Feel like I’ve done something wrong 10.79
Feel a sense of self-disgust10.78
Feel a sense of shame10.77
Feel guilty10.73
Feel a sense of regret10.73
Feel annoyed at myself10.71
Feel dirty10.66
Feel used for sex10.40
Feel empowered20.79
Feel confident20.77
Feel a sense of pride20.76
Feel connected to myself20.68
Feel positive about my body20.68
Feel desirable20.66
Experience a sense of wellbeing 20.64
Feel content20.47
Feel like I could cry30.68
Need to be comforted30.49
Feel confused about my emotions30.48
Feel lost30.45
Feel in love40.67
Feel close to my partner40.64
Feel emotionally open to my partner40.60
Feel loved40.55
Avoid communicating4,∗−0.45
Avoid talking about my feelings4,∗−0.40

The superscript number indicates the factor number where the item loads.

∗

Indicates that the item is reverse scored.

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