Table 4.

Summary of the factor loadings of EFA (native group).

Item	Factor	% of variance	α/ω	1	2	3	4	5	6	Uniqueness
Chinese teaching could allow more family time.	Cross-cultural value	11.41	0.83/0.83	0.85						0.26
I like working in an environment that involves being in contact with foreigners.				0.77						0.35
I have had pleasant communication experiences with foreigners.				0.58						0.57
As a CSL/CFL teacher, I can have more opportunities to work abroad.				0.54						0.67
I am interested in learning about different cultures.				0.46						0.71
I like teaching others to learn a foreign language.				0.46						0.56
Teaching is a career suited to my abilities.	Intrinsic value	10.69	0.84/0.84		0.64					0.49
I am interested in teaching.					0.70					0.42
I have good teaching skills.					0.69					0.36
I have the qualities of a good teacher.					0.68					0.44
I have always wanted to be a teacher.					0.53					0.50
As a CSL/CFL teacher, I can have a stable income.	Extrinsic value	9.14	0.80/0.81			0.85				0.21
As a CSL/CFL teacher, I can have a high salary.						0.81				0.36
I like socializing with foreigners.						0.54				0.67
Chinese teaching is a secure job.						0.42				0.51
My friends think I should be a CSL/CFL teacher.	Social influence	8.70	0.82/0.82				0.81			0.39
My teachers/classmates think I should to be a CSL/CFL teacher.							0.74			0.38
My family/relatives think I should be a CSL/CFL teacher.							0.67			0.36
Chinese teaching can help improve the international image of China.	Altruistic value	8.26	0.80/0.81					0.82		0.37
Chinese teaching can help communicate Chinese culture to other countries.								0.70		0.34
Chinese teaching can help eliminate foreigners' misunderstandings of China.								0.69		0.51
I have not found my ideal major yet.	Fallback-career value	7.36	0.78/0.79						0.82	0.32
I chose CSL/CFL teaching as a last-resort career.									0.75	0.45
I was unsure of what career I wanted.									0.63	0.48