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Table. 2.

Table. 2.

Items sorted based on the lowest (bottom 10) and highest (top 10) internal consistency (item to total correlation)

n Item Domain Element Weight Item-total
correlation
Bottom 10 items in item-total correlation
40 I’m confident about the difference between my values and those that others might want me to have. Self Identity -0.5 0.02
38 I typically understand other peoples’ feelings better than they do. Interpersonal Empathy 1.5 0.06
61 People think I am pretty good at reading the feelings and motives of others in most situations. Interpersonal Empathy -0.5 0.12
7 Events in my life can really change whether or not I feel good about myself. Self Identity 2.5 0.13
74 When feelings get too strong, I try to shut myself off from them. Self Identity 0.5 0.18
44 I’m very aware of the impact I’m having on other people. Interpersonal Empathy -0.5 0.18
23 I have a strong need for others to approve of me. Self Identity 1.5 0.20
37 I try hard to be flexible and cooperative when dealing with others. Interpersonal Intimacy -0.5 0.27
76 When I feel that I’ve done something well, I’m almost always right. Self Identity -0.5 0.27
22 I don’t waste time thinking about my experiences, feelings, and actions. Self Directedness 3.5 0.28
Top 10 items in item-total correlation
16 I can’t even imagine living a life that I would find satisfying. Self Directedness 3.5 0.63
21 I don’t understand what motivates other people at all. Interpersonal Empathy 3.5 0.64
5 Although I try, I can’t seem to keep any successful, lasting relationships. Interpersonal Intimacy 2.5 0.64
25 I have little understanding of how I feel or what I do. Self Directedness 2.5 0.64
10 Getting close to others just leaves me vulnerable and isn’t really worth the risk. Interpersonal Intimacy 3.5 0.66
48 In very trying times, I sometimes lose sight of what is important to me. Self Identity 0.5 0.66
33 I never seem to have much hope that good things will happen to me. Self Identity 2.5 0.66
19 I don’t have many positive interactions with other people. Interpersonal Intimacy 3.5 0.66
49 Interacting with other people usually leaves me feeling confused. Interpersonal Empathy 3.5 0.67
63 Relationships are mainly a source of pain and suffering. Interpersonal Intimacy 3.5 0.70
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