Table 1.
Summary of Exploratory Factor Analysis Results for O*Net Job Characteristics Using Varimax Rotation (n = 380 unique jobs)
| Factor Loadings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Self-Direction | Physically Hazardous | Physically Active | Care Work | Automation/Repetition |
| Organize, plan, prioritize | .85 | −.13 | −.20 | .11 | −.03 |
| Think creatively | .74 | −.11 | −.15 | .10 | −.07 |
| Make decisions, solve problems | .78 | .01 | −.30 | .22 | −.09 |
| Develop objectives, strategies | .87 | −.09 | −.16 | .13 | −.18 |
| Schedule work, activities | .89 | −.12 | −.08 | .10 | −.08 |
| Responsible for outcomes, results | .83 | .10 | .02 | .12 | .27 |
| Coordinate work, activities | .91 | −.03 | .02 | .01 | −.03 |
| Guide, direct, motivate others | .92 | −.01 | .03 | — | −.02 |
| Coordinate, lead others | .88 | −.03 | −.04 | .24 | .11 |
| Frequency of conflict situations | .67 | −.12 | −.13 | .54 | .16 |
| Resolve conflict, negotiate | .79 | −.22 | −.12 | .33 | .08 |
| Establish interpersonal relationships | .74 | −.33 | −.14 | .38 | −.03 |
| Train, teach others | .82 | −.14 | .03 | .22 | −.14 |
| Provide consultation, advice | .74 | −.19 | −.27 | .09 | −.27 |
| Coach, develop others | .88 | −.14 | — | .20 | −.08 |
| Develop, build teams | .89 | −.07 | — | .24 | .09 |
| Exposed to hazardous conditions | −.11 | .84 | .16 | — | .05 |
| Exposed to hazardous equipment | −.23 | .81 | .16 | −.21 | .19 |
| Exposed to contaminants | −.02 | .80 | .27 | .16 | .26 |
| Sounds, noise levels are uncomfortable | .11 | .69 | .12 | .19 | .50 |
| Very hot or cold temperatures | −.06 | .64 | .45 | −.04 | .07 |
| Spend time climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles | −.17 | .61 | .32 | −.24 | −.14 |
| Perform general physical activities | −.27 | .47 | .68 | .05 | −.03 |
| Spend time walking, running | .14 | .09 | .79 | .12 | — |
| Spend time bending, twisting body | −.23 | .52 | .66 | .06 | .15 |
| Spend time standing | −.20 | .21 | .84 | −.07 | −.03 |
| Spend time sitting | .12 | −.28 | −.85 | −.03 | −.06 |
| Assist, care for others | .42 | −.20 | .04 | .72 | −.12 |
| Deal with physically aggressive people | .31 | .02 | .04 | .80 | .01 |
| Deal with unpleasant, angry people | .55 | −.22 | −.05 | .65 | .21 |
| Exposed to disease or infections | .16 | .16 | .13 | .78 | −.03 |
| Importance of repeating same tasks | .14 | .03 | −.08 | .24 | .84 |
| Pace determined by equipment speed | −.28 | .46 | .01 | −.27 | .56 |
| Spend time making repetitive motions | −.19 | .14 | .26 | −.04 | .79 |
| Degree of automation | −.05 | .20 | −.40 | −.23 | .60 |
| Eigenvalues | 14.82 | 6.23 | 3.00 | 2.18 | 1.22 |
| % of variance explained by factor Cronbach’s alpha: | 12.10 | 4.84 | 4.30 | 3.45 | 2.77 |
| Mothers (n = 603) | .96 | .81 | .89 | .84 | .82 |
| Secondary caregivers (n = 534) | .98 | .90 | .89 | .86 | .68 |
Note: Factor loadings over .55 appear in bold. Dashes indicate the factor loading was less than .01.