Table 2 Exploratory factory analysis of the METH-DBS (n = 250)
Item | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 3 | Factor 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6. It damages my judgment, which may threaten myself or others. | .769 | −.004 | .165 | −.010 |
5. It conflicts with my functioning at home and/or at work. | .754 | .064 | .184 | −.084 |
1. It’s illegal, and I will have to worry about getting arrested. | .729 | .113 | .054 | .287 |
2. It could have unpleasant psychological effects (e.g., paranoia, hallucinations, memory loss, and mood disturbances). | .718 | .125 | .092 | .251 |
3. It might be harmful to my body (e.g., brain, liver, heart). | .704 | .023 | .239 | −.018 |
7. It causes me to feel more disobedient or unconventional. | .692 | .104 | −.156 | .209 |
4. It could intensify as a “gateway drug,” leading to other hazardous drug use. | .586 | .120 | .360 | .022 |
19. It will increase and improve my sex. | .034 | .755 | −.059 | .102 |
20. It will help me to centralize and be more creative. | −.045 | .713 | −.210 | .074 |
18. It could make me more relaxed or provide comfortable sleep. | .068 | .700 | .001 | −.022 |
21. It helps me to cope better with disappointment. | .118 | .664 | −.192 | .041 |
16. It will relieve tension, worry, fear, or anxiety. | .128 | .652 | .096 | −.259 |
17. It is something entertaining and breathtaking to do, especially if I’m tired. | .099 | .541 | .189 | −.166 |
13 Using methamphetamine would make others respect me more. | .083 | −.055 | .786 | .179 |
12. Using methamphetamine will make others understand me more positively (e.g., calm, fun, friendly). | .120 | −.036 | .752 | .119 |
10. It will provide chances for social activities (e.g., meeting new friends, grouping, spending time with others). | .208 | −.156 | .595 | −.121 |
11. It’s an escape from truth and daily life. | .182 | .023 | .577 | .059 |
8. It causes family members and/or coworkers to not respect me. | .288 | −.081 | −.147 | .752 |
9. It’s not approved of by the persons who are significant to me. | .346 | −.126 | −.001 | .738 |
15. It causes me to accidentally hurt others due to my daily use. | −.006 | −.031 | .408 | .659 |
14. It causes some persons close to me to become disappointed in me due to my daily use. | −.097 | .063 | .373 | .550 |