Table III

Factor analysis results

FactorMotivational itemsFactor loadingMean valueReliability coefficientInter-Item correlationsPercent of variance
Factor 1Learn something new0.72003.64510.75390.58379.9483
 Experience something unique0.6646
 To learn about history0.6355
 Increase knowledge about sites of human tragedies0.6255
Factor 2Pay respects to victims of apartheid−0.51513.29510.74190.64365.2683
 To commemorate Soweto massacre−0.7962
 Meet people with similar interests−0.6916
 Understand why dark tourism sites are controversial−0.3438
Factor 3To have my curiosity aroused−0.83743.17560.78190.43124.1987
 Museum seemed different−0.5151
 To see artefacts−0.3950
 Friends and family were visiting Hector Pietersen museum0.72023.05080.78280.439624.1483
 Is close to where I live0.7057
 Help deal with personal death0.6216
Factor 4Suggested in media0.5965
 Reminds me of my own personal experience0.5647
 To educate my children0.5302
 Value for money0.5062
 Nostalgic reasons0.4831
Factor 5Museum could be fun−0.74093.02340.76230.54244.5962
 Spend time with family−0.5499
 Spiritual experience−0.4937
 To participate in an event−0.3306
Factor 6Get away from daily routine0.69622.96550.75840.56206.8176
 To relax0.5228
Factor 7To spend time in museum0.77162.98540.77910.45074.4419
 Safe place to visit0.6958

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