Factor(Item)

Exploratory Factor analysis

Factor 1

Factor 2

Factor 3

Factor 1

(4 items) α = 0.803

20

I have goals for developing as a PHN*

0.971

0.012

−0.062

19

I want to develop further as a PHN

0.698

−0.199

0.159

21

I make self-driven efforts to develop as a PHN

0.588

0.209

−0.027

7

I have a model PHN

0.408

0.072

0.202

Factor 2

(4 items) α = 0.781

18

My experience is useful to my junior colleagues

−0.031

0.745

−0.014

9

I have confidence in my abilities as a PHN

−0.087

0.712

0.088

12

I can incorporate the needs/opinions of residents and organizations into administrative undertakings

0.137

0.672

−0.134

14

I am depended on by the residents in my charge

−0.042

0.601

0.170

Factor 3

(3 items) α = 0.821

1

I feel pride in working as a PHN

−0.019

−0.031

0.986

2

I think that a PHN’s work is interesting

0.085

0.067

0.686

4

I feel that PHNs have unique abilities

0.156

0.047

0.470

Spearman’s correlation 1

1.000

2

0.477

1.000

Cronbach’s alpha = 0.867 3

0.592

0.533

1.000