Table 1 The result obtained from exploratory factor analysis with varimax rotation among adolescents aged 15–17 (n = 600)
From: Disruptive behavior scale for adolescents (DISBA): development and psychometric properties
| Item | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 3 | Factor 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I hit the school trees and break their branches | 0.722a | |||
| I stick gum on the seats | 0.668 | |||
| I love to carve on the school benches | 0.611 | |||
| I tuck the back of my shoes like villains when I walk | 0.610 | |||
| I sometimes come to school after taking drugs | 0.606 | |||
| I bring explosives to school | 0.600 | |||
| I deliberately break or damage school equipment | 0.589 | |||
| I get expelled from class due to inappropriate and disruptive behavior | 0.562 | |||
| I like to drag my feet when I walk | 0.558 | |||
| I text messages in class while the teacher is teaching | 0.549 | |||
| I kick the classroom door open | 0.536 | |||
| I clash with teachers | 0.503 | |||
| I make noise and disrupt the class | 0.622 | |||
| I eat refreshments in class without permission | 0.621 | |||
| I like to disrupt the class and the school | 0.611 | |||
| I speak without permission and disrupt the class | 0.594 | |||
| I argue with my classmates | 0.570 | |||
| I sing out loud at school | 0.543 | |||
| I don’t turn up on time for school | 0.711 | |||
| I turn up late for class | 0.655 | |||
| I forget to bring the things I need to school | 0.560 | |||
| I don’t pay attention to the lessons in the classroom | 0.532 | |||
| I skipping classes | 0.530 | |||
| I can’t relate well with my friends | 0.511 | |||
| I don’t care about school’s teachers and authorities | 0.650 | |||
| I argue with teachers | 0.640 | |||
| I leave my seat without teacher’s permission | 0.607 | |||
| I argue with the school’s authorities | 0.543 | |||
| I don’t stand up when the teacher enters the class | 0.541 | |||
| Total variance explained | 59% | |||