Table 4

Confirmatory factor analysis −Factor loadings for men

ItemSense of sexual alienation1Positive connection with self2Feeling connected with partner3
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.89
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.88
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.79
Feel a sense of regret10.74
Have thoughts which I do not like10.70
Feel depressed10.83
Feel irritable10.67
Feel like I could cry10.60
Feel a sense of loneliness10.83
Feel a sense of emptiness10.80
Feel rejected10.54
Feel a sense of homesickness10.52
Feel desirable20.63
Experience a sense of wellbeing20.84
Feel joyful20.81
Feel a sense of security20.76
Feel calm20.73
Feel content20.72
Feel emotionally open to my partner30.75
Feel in love30.80
Like to be held or cuddled30.39
Feel close to my partner30.92
ItemSense of sexual alienation1Positive connection with self2Feeling connected with partner3
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.89
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.88
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.79
Feel a sense of regret10.74
Have thoughts which I do not like10.70
Feel depressed10.83
Feel irritable10.67
Feel like I could cry10.60
Feel a sense of loneliness10.83
Feel a sense of emptiness10.80
Feel rejected10.54
Feel a sense of homesickness10.52
Feel desirable20.63
Experience a sense of wellbeing20.84
Feel joyful20.81
Feel a sense of security20.76
Feel calm20.73
Feel content20.72
Feel emotionally open to my partner30.75
Feel in love30.80
Like to be held or cuddled30.39
Feel close to my partner30.92

Note. Items retained for respective factors are marked in superscript.

Table 4

Confirmatory factor analysis −Factor loadings for men

ItemSense of sexual alienation1Positive connection with self2Feeling connected with partner3
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.89
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.88
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.79
Feel a sense of regret10.74
Have thoughts which I do not like10.70
Feel depressed10.83
Feel irritable10.67
Feel like I could cry10.60
Feel a sense of loneliness10.83
Feel a sense of emptiness10.80
Feel rejected10.54
Feel a sense of homesickness10.52
Feel desirable20.63
Experience a sense of wellbeing20.84
Feel joyful20.81
Feel a sense of security20.76
Feel calm20.73
Feel content20.72
Feel emotionally open to my partner30.75
Feel in love30.80
Like to be held or cuddled30.39
Feel close to my partner30.92
ItemSense of sexual alienation1Positive connection with self2Feeling connected with partner3
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.89
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.88
Cronbach’s
Alpha = 0.79
Feel a sense of regret10.74
Have thoughts which I do not like10.70
Feel depressed10.83
Feel irritable10.67
Feel like I could cry10.60
Feel a sense of loneliness10.83
Feel a sense of emptiness10.80
Feel rejected10.54
Feel a sense of homesickness10.52
Feel desirable20.63
Experience a sense of wellbeing20.84
Feel joyful20.81
Feel a sense of security20.76
Feel calm20.73
Feel content20.72
Feel emotionally open to my partner30.75
Feel in love30.80
Like to be held or cuddled30.39
Feel close to my partner30.92

Note. Items retained for respective factors are marked in superscript.

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