Table 2 Confirmatory factor loadings

Items of the imminent job loss scale

 1. I longed strongly for how my life was before theimpending loss of my job

.59

.58

 2. I constantly thought about the impending loss of my job

.82

.81

 3. I was angry about the impending loss of my job

.66

.69

 4. I could hardly believe that I am at risk of losing my job

.79

.80

 5. My future seemed meaningless because of the impending loss of my job

.78

.80

 6. I felt emotionally numb due to the impending loss of my job

.87

.85

 7. I did everything I could to avoid thinking about the impending loss of my job

.78

.77

 8. I no longer knew who I was because of the impending job loss

.75

.80

 9. I felt lonely because of my impending job loss

.66

.78

Items of the HADS – depression scale

 1. I still enjoy the things I used to enjoy

.72

 2. I can laugh and see the funny side of things

.81

 3. I feel cheerful

.82

 4. I feel as if I am slowed down

.76

 5. I have lost interest in my appearance

.61

 6. I look forward with enjoyment to things

.80

 7. I can enjoy a good book or radio or TV program

.76

Items of the HADS – anxiety scale

 8. I feel tense or 'wound up'

.85

 9. I get a sort of frightened feeling as if something awful is about to happen

.80

 10. Worrying thoughts go through my mind

.78

 11. I can sit at ease and feel relaxed

.82

 12. I get a sort of frightened feeling like 'butterflies' in the stomach

.65

 13. I feel restless as I have to be on the move

.77

 14. I get sudden feelings of panic

.76