Table 1

Statistical information on the measurement model

Construct/IndicatorsSLαCRAVE
Supportive team communication  0.900.70
Information adequacy0.700.85  
Level of contact with colleagues0.610.85  
Openness and candor0.980.91  
Supportiveness from colleagues0.980.90  
Stress from technological complexity 0.900.910.78
I often find the technology too complex to use0.88   
I do not know enough about this technology to use it effectively0.89   
The constant developments and upgrades in the technology are a burden for me0.88   
Work and occupational strains 0.950.960.71
In the evening after work I am exhausteddeleted   
Problems often arise at my work that are very difficult to overcomedeleted   
Sometimes I think that I am taking on too much with my work0.83   
I sometimes have the feeling that I simply cannot cope with my work anymore0.86   
I feel under constant pressure at work0.89   
I often feel a bit rushed at work0.88   
I get quite carried away by my professional life0.82   
I am usually very tense at work0.81   
I work under a lot of time pressure0.83   
Sometimes I don't feel up to the demands that the job places on me0.80   
I would need more breathers at work0.86   
Subscales of supportive team communication
Information adequacy  0.880.72
I receive enough information to be able do my job0.83   
I receive information I need in a timely fashion0.88   
The information I receive is generally useful0.83   
Level of contact with colleagues  0.850.66
I talk to colleagues about daily routines0.73   
I talk to colleagues about developments in our field0.85   
I talk to colleagues about ins and outs within our organization0.85   
Openness and candor  0.910.77
In general, colleagues in my department are honest to each other0.87   
In general, colleagues in my department are open to each other0.89   
My direct colleagues are open to opinions of others0.87   
Supportiveness from colleagues  0.920.79
My direct colleagues show understanding0.85   
If I talk to my direct colleagues, I feel taken seriously0.89   
In general, my contact with colleagues is positive0.92   

Note(s): SL = standardized loadings, α = Cronbach's alpha, CR = composite reliability, AVE = average variance extracted; all standardized loadings are significant on a level of p < 0.001

Source(s): Author's own work

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