TPC-Journal-V1-Issue3

216 The Professional Counselor \ Volume 1, Issue 1 Table 3 Sorted Rotated Factor Loading (Pattern) Four Factor Solution Item (highest to lowest loading) Factor 1 Factor 2 Factor 3 Factor 4 49. Pictures of nude males attract me. .730 -.436 .351 .296 83. I notice that I am sexually attracted to the physical appearance of some men. .729 -.452 .332 .283 12. I have erotic thoughts about men. .725 -.423 .362 .334 66. I sometimes find myself wanting to touch another male. .723 -.466 .333 .312 59. I like to fantasize about being sexual with other men. .722 -.487 .309 .257 97. I always thought it would feel good to be involved in a long term relationship with another male. .712 -.444 .368 .325 80. I get aroused when I am around naked men. .709 -.433 .333 .356 73. I talk openly with my friends about their lifestyles. .706 -.366 .357 .000 65. Realizing that I was different (sexually), growing up was sometimes very difficult. .698 -.436 .312 .342 72. The male anatomy intrigues me. .697 -.419 .376 .338 29. I sometimes want to be around other men because it excites me. .693 -.443 .373 .331 39. I notice I develop crushes on other males. .689 -.471 .359 .368 88. I understand what it means to be gay and I can handle the responsibilities/lifestyle. .687 -.422 .367 .000 46. I feel that I am attractive to other men. .671 -.438 .341 .278 45. I like the sound if other men’s voices. .670 -.368 .341 .266 64. I sometimes wonder what men look like undressed. .670 -.452 .371 .265 99. I can survive being gay in our society. .667 -.409 .424 .000 22. As an adolescent I can remember being attracted to other young boys. .666 -.440 .320 .373 67. I sometimes wonder if other people are gay. .649 -.339 .352 .345 50. I have gay friends. .648 -.340 .438 .000