Table 5

Varimax rotated factor loadings of the political awareness items (N = 315)

NoItemsF1_PolitF2_PolitAlpha (α)
    0.951
1I am often interested in international news to understand what is happening in the world today0.788  
4I read the news more often on digital devices (e.g. tablet, smartphone and computer)0.758  
6I am often interested in political issues in my country0.712  
7I am often interested in political issues in the world0.651  
8I am often interested in political issues in the Muslim world0.646  
9I am often interested in political issues in the Middle East0.666  
10I regularly read websites on international political issues (e.g. wars, political conflicts and ideological conflicts)0.654  
11I am often interested in history, politics and ideological issues in my country0.734  
12I am often interested in history, politics and ideological issues in the world0.647  
13Government and politics impact nearly every aspect of our lives0.794  
14Knowing politics helps make you aware of what is happening around you0.853  
15I am often interested in politics as politics is entertaining0.728  
2I analyze global issues together with my classmates in small groups during class 0.738 
3I only watch or listen to the news (e.g. radio, television and podcasts) 0.652 
5I read the news more often on paper (e.g. newspapers and magazines) 0.830 
 Coefficient Alpha (α)0.9580.761 
 Eigen values9.1251.389 
 % of variance (total = 70.094%)60.833%9.261% 

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