Table 3: Descriptive statistics for the continuance commitment scale.

Items

Min-Max

Mean ± SD

Median (Q1, Q3)

Right now, staying in my organization is a matter of necessity as much as desire.

1-7

5.23 ± 1.54

6 (5-6)

It would be very difficult for me to leave my organization right now, even if I wanted to.

1-7

4.97 ± 1.78

6 (4-6)

Too much of my life would be disrupted if I decided I wanted to leave my organization now.

1-7

4.74 ± 1.86

6 (3-6)

I feel I have very few options to consider leaving this organization.

1-7

4.50 ± 1.83

5 (3-6)

If I hadn't already put so much of myself into this organization, I might consider working elsewhere.

1-7

3.88 ± 1.73

4 (2-5.75)

One of the few negative consequences of leaving this organization would be the lack of available alternatives.

1-7

4.35 ± 1.85

5 (2.25-6)