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