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