Question Wording and Parameter estimates from Confirmatory factor analysis Measurement Model (STUDY 2)
| Experience | Item | Standardized Loading |
|---|---|---|
| Interaction (α = 0.81) | I bring up things I've read in this newspaper in conversations with others. | 0.79 |
| I like to talk about national news and current events from the newspaper. | 0.78 | |
| I like to give advice and tips based on what I read in this newspaper. | 0.70 | |
| I show things in this newspaper to others in my family. | 0.64 | |
| Transportation (α = 0.85) | It's a treat for me. | 0.73 |
| I like to kick back and wind down with it. | 0.69 | |
| When I read this newspaper I lose myself in the pleasure of reading it. | 0.84 | |
| I feel less stressed after reading it. | 0.75 | |
| Reading it is my way of not being bothered by other things. | 0.64 | |
| Reading the newspaper is my reward for doing other things. | 0.78 | |
| Civic orientation (α = 0.74) | Reading the newspaper makes me a better citizen. | 0.80 |
| I think people who don't read this newspaper are at a disadvantage in life. | 0.73 | |
| Our society would be weaker without newspapers like this one. | 0.54 | |
| I count on this newspaper to investigate wrongdoing. | 0.54 | |
| Discovery (α = 0.80) | This newspaper has columns that give good advice. | 0.64 |
| It is a way to learn about new products. | 0.69 | |
| It shows me how other people live their lives. | 0.71 | |
| I learn about things to do or places to go. | 0.61 | |
| You learn how to improve yourself in this newspaper. | 0.64 | |
| Identity (α = 0.85) | A big reason I read it is to make myself more interesting to other people. | 0.73 |
| Reading this newspaper is a little like belonging to a group. | 0.86 | |
| I like for other people to know that I read this newspaper. | 0.80 |