Table 2 Multidimensional work motivation scale (MWMS) for nurses’ motivation, April, 2017
Variables for MWMS | Mean | Standard deviation | Median | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Because I derive much pleasure from learning new things | 3.79 | 1.758 | 4.00 | 5 |
For the satisfaction I experience from taking on interesting challenges | 3.76 | 1.717 | 4.00 | 2 |
For the satisfaction I experience when I am successful at doing difficult tasks | 3.78 | 1.778 | 4.00 | 2 |
Because it has become a fundamental part of who I am | 3.76 | 1.848 | 4.00 | 2 |
Because it is the way which I have chosen | 3.46 | 1.758 | 3.00 | 3 |
Because this job is a part of my life | 3.80 | 1.840 | 4.00 | 4 |
Because this is the type of work I chose to do to attain a certain lifestyle | 3.60 | 1.781 | 3.50 | 2 |
Because it is the type of work I have chosen to attain certain important objectives | 3.65 | 1.768 | 3.50 | 2 |
Because I chose this type of work to attain my career goals | 3.61 | 1.804 | 3.00 | 2 |
Because I want to succeed at this job | 3.58 | 1.820 | 3.00 | 2 |
Because I want to be very good at this work, otherwise I would be very disappointed | 3.28 | 1.770 | 3.00 | 2 |
Because I want to be a “winner” in life | 3.56 | 1.856 | 3.00 | 2 |
Because it is the only source of income for me | 3.59 | 1.941 | 3.00 | 2 |
Because it allows me to earn additional income | 2.97 | 1.717 | 2.50 | 2 |
Because this type of work provides me with security | 2.95 | 1.663 | 3.00 | 2 |