Table 5: Descriptive statistics for the satisfaction scale.
Items |
Min-Max |
Mean ± SD |
Median (Q1, Q3) |
At work I feel... |
1-5 |
2.80 ± 0.97 |
3 (2-4) |
The possibility of not being unemployed |
1-5 |
2.20 ± 0.95 |
2 (2-3) |
The ability to be independent |
1-5 |
2.20 ± 0.83 |
2 (2-3) |
The opportunity to have a variety of activities |
1-5 |
2.73 ± 0.94 |
3 (2-3) |
The opportunity to be "someone" in my field |
1-5 |
2.76 ± 0.91 |
3 (2-3) |
The way my superiors treat me |
1-5 |
2.60 ± 1.09 |
2 (2-3) |
My boss's ability to make decisions |
1-5 |
2.84 ± 1.15 |
3 (2-4) |
The ability to do things according to my conscience |
1-5 |
2.32 ± 0.93 |
2 (2-3) |
The possibility of having stable employment |
1-5 |
2.02 ± 0.84 |
2 (1-2) |
The opportunity to do things for other people |
1-5 |
1.83 ± 0.72 |
2 (1-2) |
The opportunity to mentor other people |
1-5 |
2.26 ± 0.77 |
2 (2-3) |
The opportunity to use my qualifications |
1-5 |
2.39 ± 0.96 |
2 (2-3) |
The way in which the health unit practices its policy |
1-5 |
3.32 ± 1.07 |
3 (2-4) |
My salary is proportional to the work I do |
1-5 |
3.92 ± 1.10 |
4 (3-5) |
The opportunities for politics or advancement |
1-5 |
3.38 ± 0.95 |
3 (3-4) |
The opportunity to use my own judgment |
1-5 |
2.78 ± 1.00 |
3 (2-3.25) |
The opportunity to apply my own methods/ideas |
1-5 |
2.88 ± 1.00 |
3 (2-4) |
The working conditions |
1-5 |
3.39 ± 1.11 |
4 (2-4) |
The relationships of colleagues with each other |
1-5 |
2.84 ± 1.18 |
2.50 (2-4) |
The recognition they give me |
1-5 |
2.82 ± 1.16 |
3 (2-4) |
The sense of accomplishment I get |
1-5 |
2.82 ± 1.10 |
3 (2-4) |