Table 1 Construct validity

Subjective social status

0.903

0.904

0.932

0.774

I do not like the image of me I see in the future if I remain here

0.845

My present job leaves me no choice but to look for alternative job offer that will befit my status.

0.890

I often feel like quitting this job because my present job position is not compatible with my job resume.

0.915

I feel like quitting this job because of my marital status.

0.868

Organisational culture

0.816

0.841

0.890

0.729

I often feel like staying at home than going to work because of the way my organisation is structured.

0.820

I am seriously considering quitting this job because of the organisational practices and policies.

0.895

My major dissatisfaction in life comes from my job environment.

0.844

Personal orientation

0.934

0.940

0.945

0.684

Leaving my present job is my ultimate priority now because of family demand.

0.818

My family is not happy with the nature of my job.

0.792

I often consider leaving my job as a result of my health status.

0.837

I cannot be fit enough to continue this job in the near future

0.876

I often feel like quitting this job because the organisation does not keep to its promise.

0.861

Most of people whose opinions I respect think I should leave my job.

0.796

I intend to leave this organisation in the next one year.

0.848

I often feel like quitting this organisation because I see no future in it.

0.785

Expectation

0.911

0.917

0.933

0.738

Healthcare package is so poor to compare to the kind of work I do.

0.858

If I get better offer, I will leave my present job because of job insecurity.

0.880

I often feel that my present job is not worth the offer.

0.907

Regardless of the pay, I would prefer working where I will be respected and recognized.

0.785

What is holding me in this job is that I have not gotten an acceptable alternative offer/job that is lucrative.

0.859

Career Growth

0.927

0.932

0.945

0.776

I often feel like quitting this organisation because my years of service do not reflect my present job designation.

0.833

I want to learn few things concerning my job career in this organisation and leave.

0.841

I know I deserve a better job, I will go for it when I find one

0.923

I need a work environment that will improve me, I don’t get it here.

0.910

I feel like quitting this organisation because it does not create opportunity for advancement and development.

0.893