Table 6 Item loadings for the confirmatory factor analysis

No

Item

Intrapersonal

Interpersonal

1

I feel better about myself

0.56

2

I feel able to take chances in life

0.54

3

I am able to develop positive relationships with other people

0.61

4

I feel part of society rather than isolated

0.61

5

I am able to assert myself

0.51

6

I feel that my life has a purpose

0.68

7

My experiences have changed me for the better

0.70

8

I have been able to come to terms with things that have happened to me in the past and move on with my life

0.75

9

I am basically strongly motivated to get better

0.27

10

I can recognise the positive things I have done

0.68

11

I am able to understand myself better

0.57

12

I can take charge of my life

0.59

13

I am able to access independent support

0.42

18

I am able to make sense of my distressing experiences

0.64

19

I can actively engage with life

0.78

21

I can take control of aspects of my life

0.60

22

I can find the time to do the things I enjoy

0.58

14

I can weigh up the pros and cons of psychiatric treatment

0.56

15

I feel my experiences have made me more sensitive towards others

0.65

16

Meeting people who have had similar experiences makes me feel better

0.52

17

My recovery has helped challenge other peoples views about getting better

0.73

20

I realise that the views of some mental health professionals is not the only way of looking at things

0.22