Table 2

Convergent validity and reliability of the study constructs

ConstructαAVECRVIFFactor loadingsWeight
Self-efficacy scale (1: Strongly disagree, 5: Strongly agree)
1I will be able to achieve most of the goals that I have set for myself0.905***0.6790.9271.9780.773***0.176
2When facing difficult tasks, I am certain that I will accomplish them   2.4950.831***0.208*
3I believe I can succeed at most any endeavor to which I set my mind   2.5090.824***0.201*
4I will be able to successfully overcome many challenges   2.2210.828***0.240***
5I am confident that I can perform effectively on many different tasks   3.4600.869***0.209**
6Even when things are tough, I can perform quite well   2.8410.815***0.179*
Managerial attitude scale (1: Strongly disagree, 6: Strongly agree)
1I am typically a planner: I plan my activities well in advance and - if possible - also those of my collaborators0.601***0.4030.754---
2I’m prone to maintain a number of social and work interactions   1.1050.616***0.383***
3I am led to “anticipate” events and in some way to induce them   1.1470.538***0.234
4When performing a task, I do not feel the need to have instant gratification for the work done. The results must be evaluated only in the long term even with the gratification of the patient, a relative, a colleague, or myself   1.1190.572***0.341**
5I prefer to share goals and work with others: collaboration is at the basis of success   1.2800.708***0.375***
6My work contributes to the achievement of overall goals   1.2640.643***0.277**
7My concern is to carry out my work in compliance with the procedures and rules set by the organization   ---
8When I meet someone, I generally present myself as belonging to the institution I am currently working for   ---

Note(s):n = 126 respondents

α = Cronbach’s alpha, AVE = average variance extracted, CR = composite reliability, VIF = variance inflation factor

- = items excluded because they had factor loadings <0.3 (Field, 2013)

***p < 0.001, **p < 0.01, *p < 0.05, p < 0.1

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