Table 4 Factor structure of the four theoretical dimensions of the questionnaire (n = 104)
From: The forest as a classroom: preparing for mental health practice
Questions and dimensions | Learning | Motivation | Under- standing of physical activity | Cooperation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Factor 1. Learning | ||||
1. Utility of the forest as a learning arena | 0.75 | -0.17 | -0.48 | 0.13 |
2. Utility of questions and literature | 0.70 | -0.11 | -0.44 | 0.07 |
3. Utility of conversations about tasks | 0.81 | -0.03 | -0.15 | -0.13 |
6. Utility of preparation before practice | 0.67 | -0.32 | 0.35 | -0.04 |
7. Changed motivation for activity | 0.68 | -0.29 | -0.25 | 0.88 |
10. Expectations were met | 0.77 | -0.29 | -0.25 | 0.16 |
12. Hiking in the forest as an appropriate activity | 0.63 | -0.08 | 0.19 | 0.35 |
Factor 2. Motivation | ||||
4. The student’s motivation | 0.47 | 0.70 | 0.29 | 0.27 |
11. Enjoy being outdoors | 0.48 | 0.72 | 0.07 | 0.35 |
Factor 3. Understanding of physical activity | ||||
5. Changed understanding of physical activity in mental health | 0.47 | -0.42 | 0.62 | -0.11 |
Factor 4. Cooperation | ||||
8. Working together to solve puzzles | 0.62 | 0.37 | -0.10 | -0.53 |
9. Utility of fellow input | 0.63 | 0.33 | 0.10 | -0.54 |