Table 1 Descriptive statistics and factor loadings for items on the BRUMS. Mean SD Factor loading Tension Panicky .65 .82 .50 Anxious 1.11 1.03 .78 Worried .86 .99 .81 Nervous 1.16 1.01 .63 Anger Annoyed .55 .94 .71 Bitter .35 .73 .67 Angry .50 .90 .65 Bad tempered .61 .95 .50 Depression Depressed .85 .93 .67 Downhearted .48 .88 .69 Unhappy .43 .82 .65 Miserable .41 .75 .58 Fatigue Worn out .55 .80 .65 Exhausted .56 .80 .75 Sleepy .92 1.05 .63 Tired 1.16 1.01 .58 Vigor Lively 2.86 1.00 .52 Energetic 2.98 1.03 .75 Active 2.88 1.06 .80 Alert 2.19 1.29 .46 Confusion Confused .81 .91 .56 Muddled .44 .79 .69 Mixed- up .47 .74 .74 Uncertain .95 1.03 .48