Beach Access: Assistive Devices and Surfaces

Table 7. Factor analysis of Likert-scaled statements on surfaces.


Statements  Factor 1:
Function 
Factor 2:
Appearance
Factor 3:
Texture
Factor 4:
Width
     
The surface was too rough.
-.29146 -.15759 .76583 .20568
     
The surface was too slippery.
-.06250 -.07392 .85514 .01662
     
I could control my movement when I was using the surface.
.74430 .03806 -.31026 .06965
 
I was concerned that I might fall off the sides of the surface.
-.27144  .20621  .14762  .76488 
     
It was easy to push on this surface.
.69829 -.10627 -.49149 .07708
     
I was able to interact freely with other people on the beach while using this product.
.68801  -.02856 .09727 -.20030
     
I like the way the surface looks.
.26159 .83749 -.06587 .00387
     
The surface seems too narrow.
-.04262 -.21183 .04890 .82852
     
I like the surface color.
.05994 .90492 -.10961 -.00645
     
I think people without a disability would use this surface to access the beach and water.
 .55238  .26851 -.08593 .40924
     
I felt self conscious using this product with others around.
-.64054 -.23984 .15486 .09525
     
Other people seem uncomfortable when I use this product.
-.69721 -.13528 .20088 .19389
     
I felt good about myself when I used this product.
.65652 .23092 -.03978 -.12265