Table 1

Phase 1 effort–reward imbalance

Factor loadings
*Cronbach’s alpha = 0.72; †Cronbach’s alpha = 0.75.
Extrinsic effort*
Do you have to work very fast?0.70
Do you have to work very intensively?0.82
Do you have enough time to do everything?0.59
Does your work demand a high level of skill and expertise?0.68
Does your job require you to take the initiative?0.66
Reward
Do you ever get praised for your work?0.48
Does your job provide you with a variety of interesting things?0.63
Do you consider your job very important?0.60
Do your colleagues consider your job very important?0.61
How often do you get help and support from your colleagues?0.41
How often do you get help and support from your immediate superior?0.44
How satisfied are you with your usual take home pay?0.30
How satisfied are you with your work prospects?0.62
How satisfied are you with the way your abilities are used?0.72
How satisfied are you with the interest and skill involved in your job?0.73