Table 3 Factor loadings and item scores of the final version of the Erlangen Team Cohesion at Work Scale

Factor 1: Collegial Solidarity (CS)

2.77 (0.67)

We support each other

0.60

0.51

3.09 (0.78)

0.77

0.73

We treat each other with respect

0.71

0.41

2.86 (0.84)

0.71

0.74

We can rely on each other

0.77

0.31

2.90 (0.88)

0.72

0.71

There is a fair distribution of workload within the team

0.71

< 0.01

2.29 (0.91)

0.57

0.46

There is a good communication within the team

0.78

0.19

2.60 (0.84)

0.65

0.64

We stick together

0.78

0.31

2.88 (0.85)

0.72

0.72

Factor 2: Unity and problem management (UPM)

2.71 (0.68)

There are members of the team that are being excluded

0.30

0.65

2.66 (1.04) †

0.66

0.59

Everyone is left to work on their own

0.04

0.50

2.86 (0.94) †

0.72

0.32

Everyone is free to express their opinion openly

0.30

0.68

2.90 (1.01)

0.72

0.61

We handle problems in a constructive manner

0.49

0.60

2.52 (0.90)

0.63

0.70

There is a sense of “we” among us

0.53

0.63

2.64 (1.02)

0.66

0.75

In case of disagreements, we usually find a good compromise

0.51

0.63

2.55 (0.83)

0.63

0.75

New team members are quickly integrated into the team

0.08

0.74

2.87 (0.90)

0.71

0.49

Total

2.74 (0.63)