We found some errors in Table 4 in our paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health recently []. Table 4 is corrected as follows:
Table 4.
The Survey Item Factor Loadings for the CSI-SF.
| CSI-SF Survey Items | Mean | SD | Factor* | Loadings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. I make a plan of action and follow it | 3.65653 | 0.94486 | 2 | 0.92 |
| 2. I look for the silver lining or try to look on the bright side of things | 4.09182 | 0.87564 | 2 | 1.00 |
| 3. I try to spend time alone | 3.33692 | 0.91270 | 4 | 0.88 |
| 4. I hope the problem will take care of itself | 2.55667 | 1.03334 | 3 | 0.93 |
| 5. I try to let my emotions out | 3.24203 | 0.95468 | 1 | 1.00 |
| 6. I try to talk about it with a friend or family | 3.55859 | 0.99147 | 1 | 0.91 |
| 7. I try to put the problem out of my mind | 2.97849 | 1.04488 | 3 | 1.00 |
| 8. I tackle the problem head on | 3.50519 | 0.96533 | 2 | 0.71 |
| 9. I step back from the situation and try to put things into perspective | 3.67576 | 0.90556 | 2 | 0.92 |
| 10. I tend to blame myself | 2.59278 | 1.00314 | 4 | −0.99 |
| 11. I let my feelings out to reduce the stress | 3.24357 | 0.97027 | 1 | 0.94 |
| 12. I hope for a miracle | 3.38110 | 1.21038 | 3 | 0.90 |
| 13. I ask a close friend or relative that I respect for help or advice | 3.34076 | 0.98582 | 1 | 0.92 |
| 14. I try not to think about the problem | 2.91010 | 0.96179 | 3 | 0.98 |
| 15. I tend to criticize myself | 2.59278 | 1.05723 | 4 | 1.00 |
| 16. I keep my thoughts and feelings to myself | 3.02190 | 0.99340 | 4 | 0.13 |
*Factor 1 = Emotion-Focused Engagement, Factor 2 = Problem-Focused Engagement, Factor 3 = Problem-Focused Disengagement, Factor 4 = Emotion-Focused Disengagement
**Responding Scores (1 = never, 2 = seldom, 3 = sometimes, 4 = often, 5 = almost always)
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