Table 3 Exploratory factor analysis of the Arabic version of HESI, three-factor model, 33 items (N = 355). Thirty-three items loadings of the Arabic version of HESI

Student union activities promote a sense of community and contribute to a better working environment for students

.

0.464

.

Studies control my life and I have little time for other activities

.

.

.

The pace of studies is too high

.

.

.

I am worried about accommodation

0.460

.

.

There is a competitive attitude among students

.

0.537

.

The studies have created anonymity and isolation among students

.

.

.

I feel that the studies have played a role in creating a cold and impersonal attitude among students

.

.

.

I meet many future colleagues that seem dejected or dissatisfied in their profession

0.335

.

.

The teachers give encouragement and personal attention

.

0.517

.

I feel that I am less well treated because of my ethnic background

0.365

.

.

The teachers often fail to clarify the aims of the studies

0.380

0.400

.

The teachers often give feedback on the students’ knowledge and skills

.

0.415

.

My fellow students support me

.

0.367

.

As a student, my financial situation is a worry

0.431

.

.

I am worried about my future economy and my ability to repay student loans

0.499

.

.

I am able to influence the studies

.

.

0.313

I feel that I am less well treated because of my sex

.

.

.

The literature is too difficult and extensive

0.424

.

.

I worry about long working hours and responsibilities in my future career

0.349

.

.

I am satisfied with my choice of career

0.327

.

.

I am worried that I will not acquire all the knowledge needed for my future profession

0.422

.

.

The studies stimulate my personal development

.

0.426

.

The professional role presented in the training conflicts with my personal views

.

0.366

.

I am proud of my future profession

.

.

0.787

As a student you are often expected to participate in situations where your role and function is unclear

0.355

.

.

I am satisfied with my choice of career

.

.

0.825

There is too much focus on passive learning of facts and too little on active seeking of knowledge and time for reflection

0.357

.

.

I feel that my teachers treat me with respect

.

0.416

.

The training demands that I join in situations that I find unethical

0.339

.

.

I feel that the training is preparing me well for my future profession

.

.

0.313

The training is characterized by an atmosphere where weakness and personal shortcomings are not accepted

.

.

.

The education is highly characterized by group activities with unclear goals and with too much responsibility placed on the student

0.453

.

.

The insight I have had into my future profession has made me worried about the stressful workload

0.507

.

0.326