Psychometric evaluation of the Persian version of the Sense of Belonging in Nursing School (SBNS): a quantitative and cross-sectional design

Table 2 Exploratory Factors analysis of the SBNS (N = 200)

Factors	Qn. Item	Factor Loading	h²	λ	%Variance
Classmate	15: I am comfortable with my classmates	0.873	0.727	3.376	24.91
	16: If needed, my classmates are available to help me	0.814	0.655
	13: I have a strong bond with other classmates	0.797	0.631
	18: My classmates respect me	0.688	0.490
	14: If I miss a class, my classmates will follow up on my situation	0.655	0.447
	19: My classmates accept me	0.641	0.462
Clinical staff	3: The nursing staff respect me as a student	0.748	0.516	1.897	12.65
	5: As a nursing student, I am welcome in the academic environment	0.670	0.453
	4: The nurse shares the necessary information with me about patient care	0.617	0.388
	6: Nursing staff include me in their conversations during clinical care	0.577	0.386
	2: I contribute to the care of patients	0.415	0.206
Inclusive educational environment	12: The faculty supports my learning	0.813	0.639	1.740	11.60
	11: I trust the academic faculty members in my academic counseling	0.721	0.493
	9: The faculty provides an inclusive environment (providing teaching and learning opportunities)	0.663	0.503
	10: Despite my concerns, I can easily attend college	0.343	0.213

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