Table 2 Factor structure of the GLiCS (v 3.0)

I am able to get sufficient money to meet my basic needs (through employment or benefits)

0.23

-0.04

I am able to buy essential items for myself when I want to, for example clothes, toiletries or things for my home

-0.02

0.06

I am able to access the kind of food that I would like to eat

-0.03

-0.07

I am able to access internet when I need to, for example on my phone or on a computer

-0.19

0.34

I am able to access courses to help build my skills and talents, for example art classes or dance classes

0.14

0.16

I am able to choose which city and neighborhood I want to live in

0.18

0.06

I am able to learn about my rights in this country, for example through support organisations

0.48

-0.06

I am able to feel I am a valued member of the community here

0.46

0.01

When people around me are feeling sad, I feel able to support them and make them feel more positive

047

0.9

I am able to rely on local organizations or charities for support with carrying out important tasks, for example paying bills or working through migration documents

0.58

-0.01

I am able to build a good life in this country

0.79

0.08

I feel happy about being in this country

0.78

-0.24

I am able to read and write in the language of this country

-0.06

0.65

I am able to speak the official language(s) spoken in this country

-0.06

0.62

I am able to access green spaces in this country, for example parks or the countryside

0.20

0.51

I am able to be involved in the decisions that affect my life, for example getting married or having children

-0.03

0.59

I am able to have my own privacy and keep information for myself if I want to, for example I can keep my bills and letters to myself

0.04

0.63

McDonald’s Omega

0.86

0.82