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Table 1 Exploratory factor analysis: rotated component matrix

From: Different perceptions of narrative medicine between Western and Chinese medicine students

Items

Factors

Personal attitude

Self-Development/Reflection

Emotional benefit

1

I will continue with my narrative writing

.846

.238

.269

2

I will tell my junior schoolmates about the concept of NM

.818

.285

.292

3

I have a good overall impression on NM

.727

.440

.270

4

I am interested in NM

.688

.385

.405

5

NM is essential for medical care

.550

.427

.532

6

NM is helpful for reflection

.314

.811

.162

7

NM is helpful for in enhancing empathy

.295

.766

.282

8

NM is helpful for patients-doctor relationships

.295

.737

.396

9

NM relieves my pressure during medical care

.324

.228

.842

10

NM relieves my grief during medical care

.314

.335

.777

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