Table 3 Mean factor scores of each component of the PMT by pattern
| Â | Pattern | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Component | Pessimistic (n = 90) | Optimistic (n = 40) | Mixed (n = 62) |
Perceived severity | 0 | -0.62 | 1.75 |
Perceived vulnerability | 0.62 | -1.50 | -1.12 |
Perceived response efficacy | 0.87 | 0.87 | 1 |
Perceived self-efficacy | -1.33 | 1.11 | -1.44 |