Table 2.
Factor analysis results of professional identity scale.
| Content | Factor loadings (post-rotation) | Communality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 3 | ||
| A1 When discussing my profession, I typically say “we” rather than “they” | 0.382 | 0.636 | 0.559 | |
| A2 Professional success of medical practitioners is my success | 0.279 | 0.786 | 0.697 | |
| A3 I care about others’ views on my profession | 0.667 | 0.408 | 0.615 | |
| A4 Praise for my profession feels like personal praise | 0.164 | 0.777 | 0.310 | 0.727 |
| A5 Media criticism of my profession provokes strong indignation | 0.271 | 0.318 | 0.741 | 0.724 |
| A6 My work is significant and meaningful | 0.626 | 0.307 | 0.512 | 0.748 |
| A7 I am confident in my professional competence | 0.751 | 0.229 | 0.361 | 0.746 |
| A8 My work influences patients’ conditions | 0.450 | 0.129 | 0.667 | 0.664 |
| A9My academic specialization facilitates work execution | 0.772 | 0.180 | 0.381 | 0.774 |
| A10 I understand work content and requirements | 0.821 | 0.149 | 0.367 | 0.830 |
| A11 Medical work aligns with my professional suitability | 0.754 | 0.377 | 0.714 | |
| A12 I comprehend my professional role | 0.865 | 0.230 | 0.154 | 0.824 |
| Eigenvalues (post-rotation) | 4.071 | 2.585 | 1.966 | |
| Variance explained (%) (post-rotation) | 33.929 | 21.543 | 16.384 | |
| Cumulative variance (%) (post-rotation) | 33.929 | 55.472 | 71.856 | |