Table 1 Descriptive statistics for variables in analyses: means, missing data, scale reliabilities (N = 730)
% or mean (S.D.) | Missing data (%) | Cronbach’s αa | |
|---|---|---|---|
Dependent variable | |||
Self-perceived ability to continue working | 0.3 % | N/A | |
No | 43.4 % | ||
Yes or don’t know | 56.6 % | ||
Mediator variables | |||
Job satisfaction (range 1–5) | 3.59 (0.48) | 1.6 % | 0.91 |
Occupational commitment (range 1–5) | 4.05 (0.86) | 1.2 % | N/A |
Independent variables | |||
Job factors | |||
Autonomy (range 1–4) | 2.70 (0.54) | 0.4 % | 0.91 |
Work pressure (range 1–5) | 2.90 (0.80) | 0.8 % | 0.84 |
Supportive leadership (range 1–5) | 3.53 (0.73) | 3.4 % | 0.91 |
Instrumental leadership (range 1–5) | 2.82 (0.59) | 3.8 % | 0.82 |
Organisational factors | |||
Sufficient educational opportunities | 1.5 % | N/A | |
No | 31.6 % | ||
Yes | 68.4 % | ||
Communication (range 1–4) | 2.52 (0.61) | 1.2 % | 0.87 |
Appreciation by senior management (range 1–4) | 2.47 (0.72) | 1.4 % | N/A |
Respondent characteristics (control variables) | |||
Age (years) | 46.79 (9.3) | 0.0 % | N/A |
Gender | 0.0 % | N/A | |
Male | 10.8 % | ||
Female | 89.2 % | ||
Perceived health (range 1–5) | 4.11 (0.61) | 3.3 % | N/A |
Working hours per week | 25.58 (7.48) | 2.7 % | N/A |
Irregular shifts | 2.9 % | N/A | |
No | 26.2 % | ||
Yes | 73.8 % | ||
Managerial tasks | 0.3 % | N/A | |
No | 88.0 % | ||
Yes | 12.0 % |