Table 1 Empirical fit of items measuring vocational identity

I am proud of my vocation. (Blau [1988])

.81

I deeply enjoy my vocation.

.81

My vocation fits me. (Carson and Bedeian [1994]).

.80

My vocation is an integral part of who I am. (Carson and Bedeian [1994]).

.73

I am highly devoted to my vocation.

.69

I am proud to work for this company.

.88

I deeply enjoy working in my company.

.86

My company fits me.

.85

My company applies to my ideas of a “good” company.

.82

My company feels a little like a home to me (Heinemann and Rauner [2008]).

.80

I put in effort so that my work contributes to the success of my company.

.78

I habitually think about how to change my work in a way to make it more efficient or of higher quality (Heinemann and Rauner [2008]).

.74

I consider the consequences for my company that my actions might entail.

.73

I want to contribute to decisions about my work (Heinemann and Rauner [2008]).

.72