Table 3.
AVE and CR evaluation
| Items | Measurement Path | FL | CR | AVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive meaning | ||||
| PM_1 | I have a meaningful career in the COVID-19 pandemic. | 0.88 | 0.91 | 0.72 |
| PM_2 | In the context of the pandemic, I understand how my work adds to the meaning of my life. | 0.92 | ||
| PM_3 | In a crisis, I have such a strong understanding of what makes my work meaningful. | 0.77 | ||
| PM_4 | I’m working on a project in pandemic that I enjoy. | 0.81 | ||
| Meaning making | ||||
| MM_1 | In the COVID-19 pandemic, I view my work as contributing to my own progress. | 0.93 | 0.88 | 0.71 |
| MM_2 | My work assists in my understanding of myself during a pandemic. | 0.84 | ||
| MM_3 | During a pandemic, my work helps me make sense of the world around me. | 0.74 | ||
| Greater good motivations | ||||
| GM_1 | My work has a significant impact on the organization during the COVID-19 pandemic. | 0.86 | 0.89 | 0.74 |
| GM_2 | During a pandemic, I know my work has a good impact on the organization. | 0.83 | ||
| GM_3 | In times of crisis, the work I undertake has a larger meaning. | 0.89 | ||
| Problem-focused coping | ||||
| PFC_1 | Make use of my prior experience; I’ve been in a similar situation. | 0.75 | 0.91 | 0.71 |
| PFC_2 | Come up with a few potential solutions to the issue. | 0.88 | ||
| PFC_3 | I try to figure out what’s going on in order to have a better perspective of the scenario. | 0.91 | ||
| PFC_4 | I’ve developed a strategy and am sticking to it. | 0.82 | ||
| Emotion-focused coping | ||||
| EFC_1 | I tried not to become emotional when I thought about or was reminded of the present problem. | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.69 |
| EFC_2 | I stay away from anyone or anything that reminds me of the current situation. | 0.72 | ||
| EFC_3 | I was filled with a swarm of strong feelings regarding the current scenario. | 0.87 | ||
| EFC_4 | I’m attempting to focus on finding a solution to the current problem. | 0.79 | ||
| EFC_5 | I tried to forget about the current situation and focus on future recovery. | 0.85 | ||
| Mental health | ||||
| MH_1 | During a crisis, I am able to focus on my work. | 0.81 | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| MH_2 | I did not lose much sleep because of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. | 0.86 | ||
| MH_3 | During the recent crises, I did not feel overworked. | 0.72 | ||
| MH_4 | I am optimistic that I will be able to tackle my work-related challenges during the pandemic. | 0.83 | ||
| MH_5 | I do not feel unhappy or depressed. | 0.92 | ||
| MH_6 | Recently, I’ve begun to believe in myself. | 0.88 | ||
| MH_7 | In pandemic, I consider myself to be a valuable individual. | 0.76 | ||