TABLE 2.

Scale information.

Construct	Measure	Mean (SD)	Factorial loading	Cronbach’s alpha
Perceived organizational support (POS)	POS1: I experience that I get support from my employees in my role as a distance manager	3.83 (1.008)	0.469	0.785
	POS2: I find that I get the support of my top management in my role as a distance leader	3.43 (1.274)	0.819
	POS3: I experience that I get support from my workplace (e.g., HR/internal support) in my role as distance manager	3.10 (1.394)	0.786
	POS4: I find that my workplace appreciates/recognizes my efforts as a distance manager	3.53 (1.267)	0.796
	POS5: My workplace gives me the opportunity to develop my skills as a distance manager (e.g., courses and continuing education)	2.71 (1.457)	0.731
Job satisfaction (JSA)	JSA1: I like my current role as distance manager	3.16 (1.164)	0.791	0.800
	JSA2: My tasks as a distance manager motivate me	2.91 (1.123)	0.796
	JSA3: The fact that in my current management job I practice distance management has a positive impact on my development as a leader	3.13 (1.118)	0.700
	JSA4: The fact that I have to practice distance management in my current job has a negative impact on my well-being (REVERSED)	2.41 (1.281)	0.670
	JSA5: I experience exciting challenges in my current tasks as a distance manager	3.35 (1.095)	0.702