Personal Factors

No.

Research Statement

Factor loading

Cronbach Alpha

Low self-esteem

1

I regard myself as a failure If I do not accomplish the goals I set for myself.

0.782

0.717*

2

I feel I have made progress in life because of my luck not because I deserved it.

0.504

0.220

3

I am not successful and acknowledged by others after all the hard work I put into my works.

0.450

0.362

Negative personality traits

4

I am sensitive to criticisms and become discouraged to put in my best efforts to work after been blamed or criticized.

0.715

0.703*

5

I feel resentment to people especially those who do not support my decisions and tend to be hostile towards them.

0.479

0.324

6

I worry a lot and tend to be pessimistic about the future.

0.508

0.583

Unproductive core beliefs

7

I believe no matter my work input, I will still be treated unfairly.

0.655

0.283

8

I believe I have to try hard enough so life will be easy and trouble-free.

0.341

0.124

9

I believe I have to always find the perfect solution to problems.

0.718

0.727*

Poor self-concept evaluation on

10

I am not performing very well in the workplace.

0.615

0.584

performance

11

I make a lot of mistakes at work.

0.471

0.407

12

I spend a lot of time to complete a simple task of the day.

0.757

0.707*

Poor relationship with others

13

I am not satisfied with the relationship between myself and my colleagues.

0.560

0.176

14

I often feel less trust for my superiors and co-workers.

0.691

0.395

15

I often feel less respect for other employees.

0.788

0.743*

Poor time management skills

16

I find it difficult to complete my assignments on time.

0.715

0.725*

17

I am often late for work or meetings.

0.479

0.950

18

I hardly achieve the personal goals I set for myself periodically.

0.356

0.416