Table 2 Exploratory Factors analysis of the PCNPDS (N = 300)

Organizational dignity

18- My preferences are highly respected by managers.

0.890

0.767

7.499

31.43

19 - Managers facilitate the essential conditions for my professional development.

0.856

0.710

22- I feel a sense of dignity that my managers are justice oriented.

0.825

0.616

16- Managers support me under any circumstances.

0.775

0.620

21 - Managers value my professional abilities.

0.752

0.650

15- My efforts are being encouraged by the managers.

0.726

0.606

23- I feel a sense of dignity for hospital’s fair payment mechanism.

0.651

0.394

20– I feel a sense of dignity that managers include me in organizational decision-making.

0.640

0.506

17 - I feel a sense of dignity for my managers’ support.

0.596

0.515

24- A nurse’s position is so important in workplace.

0.358

0.240

Dignity based competency

10- Non-nursing colleagues (doctor, physiotherapist, etc.) treat me respectfully.

0.641

0.441

2.408

8.09

1-According to people, nurses are an important member of health care team.

0.597

0.346

3- According to health professionals, nurses are an important member of health care team.

0.582

0.289

4- Health professionals consider scientific position for me.

0.570

0.358

2- According to people, nurses are scientific and academic people.

0.503

0.243

8 - I am treated with respect by patients and their families.

0.485

0.285

9- Nursing colleagues treat me with respect.

0.471

0.268

5- Nursing colleagues have provided favorable feedback regarding my profession.

0.403

0.257

Dignity based appreciation

13 - I feel a sense of dignity due to the nursing colleagues’ appreciation.

0.918

0.834

2.047

8.02

12- I feel a sense of dignity due to the patient and the family’ appreciation.

0.793

0.642

14- I feel a sense of dignity due to the managers’ appreciation.

0.760

0.601

6- I feel a sense of dignity when the effort and sacrifice of nurses is recognized through the media.

0.407

0.274