Table 3:

Rotated component matrix from a principal components analysis of the Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale

ItemFactor loading
Component 1Component 2
Feelings of worthlessness0.707
Feeling tired0.620
Physical feelings of worry0.568
Trouble concentrating0.545
Feeling worried, nervous, panicky, tense0.523
Feeing that life is not very much fun0.453
Sleep difficulties0.429
Feeling decreased interest0.823
Low mood, sadness, feeling blah, depressed, just can’t be bothered0.541
Thoughts, plans or actions about suicide or self-harm0.503
Irritable, losing your temper easily, feeling pissed off, losing it0.426