Statement | Up to 5 years N = 32 | Over 5 years N = 28 | p | ||
M | SD | M | SD | ||
I chose teaching out of a desire to give students a sense of security. | 3.56 | 1.41 | 4.36 | 0.95 | 0.01 |
I chose teaching because teaching allows expression of the love of teaching. | 3.50 | 1.30 | 4.21 | 1.07 | 0.02 |
I chose teaching because it is a profession that can make an impact on the development of the student’s personality. | 3.53 | 1.59 | 4.29 | 0.94 | 0.03 |