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Validation of the Slovenian Version of Questionnaire on Sustainable Behaviour
Table 5 Factor Loading Inter- and Intra-Personal Intelligences Scale
Item
I adapt ideas based on new information .
I anticipate obstacles to a goal .
I solicit others’ input .
I take calculated risks to reach a goal .
I get impatient or shows frustration .
I doubt own ability .
I hesitate to act on opportunities .
I stay composed and positive, even in stressful situations –.
I establish and maintain close relationships at work .
I can see things from someone else’s perspective .
I change overall strategy, goals, or projects to fit the situation .
I believe myself to be capable for the job .
I acknowledge mistakes .
I keep my promises .
I personally initiate change initiatives .
I can be considered as model in leading others .
I advocate change despite opposition .
Icross thelineorbreak therules when necessary .
I articulate a compelling vision , .
I relate well to people of diverse backgrounds .
ance. The range of factor loadings was from 0.769 to 0.560. The items
of the factor refer to Emotional stability.
– Factor 4 encompassed 2 items with loadings of 0.833 and 0.816 which
accountedforthe5,685variance.ThetwoitemsindicateSelf-criticism.
– Factor 5 consisted of 3 items explaining 5,233 of variance and with
loadings from 0.796 to 0.533. Since items refer to one’s beliefs about
his/her possible role of a model and courage to initiate changes, even
when they are not well accepted, we named this factor Ambition.
– Factor6 brings together 3 items which accounted for 5,127 of variance
and with loading varying from 0.661 to 530. Items refer to Flexibility.
Reliability
Cronbach’s alpha (Table 6) for the 55 item Questionnaire of Sustainable Be-
haviour (α = 0.892) demonstrates high internal consistency. Analysing the
internal consistency of the 4 scales composing the Questionnaire we found
three of them very highly reliable, i.e.: Universal values scale (α =0.804),
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