Dimensions of Public Service Motivation | ||
Attraction to Policy Making | WM | VI |
I am interested in making public programs that are beneficial for my country or the community I belong to. | 2.64 | Average |
Sharing my views on public policies with others is attractive to me. | 3.25 | Average |
Seeing people get benefits from the public program I have been deeply involved in brings me a great deal of satisfaction. | 2.94 | Average |
Overall Weighted Mean (APC) | 2.95 | Average |
Commitment to the Public Interest | WM | VI |
I consider public service as my civic duty. | 4.03 | High |
Meaningful public service is very important to me. | 4.44 | Very High |
I would prefer seeing public officials do what is best for the whole community, even if it harms my interests. |
3.68 |
High |
Overall Weighted Mean (CPI) | 4.05 | High |
Compassion | WM | VI |
It is difficult for me to contain my feelings when I see people in distress. | 2.85 | Average |
I am often reminded by daily events how dependent we are to one another. | 3.32 | Average |
I feel sympathetic to the plight of the underprivileged. | 3.25 | Average |
Overall Weighted Mean (C) | 3.14 | Average |
Self-Sacrifice | WM | VI |
Making a difference in society means more to me than personal achievements. | 3.97 | High |
I am prepared to make enormous sacrifices for the good of society. | 3.81 | High |
I believe in putting duty before self. | 3.79 | High |
Overall Weighted Mean (SS) | 3.86 | High |