Table 2.
Dimensions, description and items concerning the Portuguese version of the personal and social responsibility (Martins et al., 2015).
| Dimension | Description | Items |
|---|---|---|
| Personal responsibility (PR) | Means accepting certain tasks as mandatory, as a result of being an individual who is a part of a community; while expecting to fulfil them properly, according to his own skill level; and acknowledging responsibility for the consequences of one’s own personal decisions. | 1. I make an effort 2. I set personal goals 3. I want to improve 4. I give my best |
| Social responsibility (SP) | It is a multi-dimension concept that implies a sense of purpose and connectedness with others. It can be understood as a degree of compromise in the backing and support of others. | 5. I respect others 6. I help others 7. I encourage others 8. I am nice toward others |