Table 2. Summary of results of the exploratory factor analysis and Cronbach’s alpha values of the Iranian nursing staffs (n = 282) .
| Factors and Items | Factor loading | Cronbach’s alpha |
| Factor1: Vigor | 0.89 | |
| Feel bursting with energy | 0.723 | |
| Work full of meaning | 0.696 | |
| Feel strong at job | 0.610 | |
| Enthusiastic about job | 0.868 | |
| Inspires with job | 0.720 | |
| Like going to work in the morning | 0.667 | |
| Immersing in work | 0.735 | |
| Factor 2: Dedication | ||
| Proud of the work | 0.554 | 0.80 |
| Job is challenging | 0.462 | |
| Resilient at job | 0.818 | |
| Persevere at work | 0.654 | |
| Factor 3: Absorption | ||
| Time flies when working | 0.475 | 0.76 |
| Forgetting around when working | 0.673 | |
| Feel happy when working intensely | 0.527 | |
| Can work for long periods | 0.566 | |
| Carried away when working | 0.766 | |
| Difficult to detach from job | 0.719 | |
| Total Engagement Scale | 0.84 |