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. 2022 Jul 17;15:1369–1381. doi: 10.2147/RMHP.S366389

Table 2.

Item Mean Scores, Standard Deviations, Ranges, Skewness, and Kurtosis

Item Mean SD SK BK Range
Intrinsic motivation (IM)
Im1-Because I enjoy doing what I do at work every day. 6.60 2.66 −0.43 2.43 0–10
Im2-Because I enjoy my work tasks. 6.39 2.71 −0.36 2.37 0–10
Im3-Because the work that I do is very interesting. 6.65 2.65 −0.43 2.39 0–10
Integrated/identified regulation (IDEN)
Iden1-Because being a health worker is a fundamental part of who I am. 7.50 2.48 −0.84 2.88 0–10
Iden2-Because my work is extremely important for my patients. 7.62 2.45 −0.84 2.86 0–10
Iden3-Because I want to make a difference in people’s lives. 7.92 2.28 −1.05 3.50 0–10
Introjected regulation (INTRO)
Intro1-In order to feel good about myself 7.72 2.31 −1.03 3.61 0–10
Intro2-Because my reputation depends on my work. 6.92 2.71 −0.69 2.73 0–10
External regulation-social (EXT-S)
Ext1-Because of the appreciation I receive from my patients and the community. 7.02 2.70 −0.77 2.85 0–10
Ext2-So I do not let my team down. 7.43 2.44 −0.89 3.20 0–10
Ext3-Because my supervisor recognizes and appreciates me. 6.87 2.68 −0.69 2.79 0–10
External regulation-economic (EXT-E)
Ext4-Because of the benefits that come with my job. 7.28 2.45 −0.77 2.99 0–10
Ext5-In order to be able to provide for my family. 7.86 2.32 −1.08 3.65 0–10
Ext6-Because of the financial security my job provides me with. 8.13 2.19 −1.24 4.13 0–10
Ext7-In order to earn money. 7.60 2.56 −0.99 3.28 0–10

Abbreviations: SD, standard deviation; SK, skewness; BK, kurtosis.