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.