Table 2 Dimensions of study-related behaviour and experience patterns at baseline

Subjective significance of work

12.05

3.06

11.47

3.19

-2.68

<0.01

Career ambition

15.31

2.71

14.56

3.00

-3.79

<0.01

Tendency to exert

12.45

2.98

11.23

3.33

-5.66

<0.01

Striving for perfection

14.89

2.99

13.78

3.13

-5.24

<0.01

Emotional distancing

12.95

2.56

13.52

2.75

3.14

<0.01

Resignation tendencies

11.80

3.20

11.43

3.26

-1.66

0.10

Offensive coping with problems

13.72

2.70

12.79

2.77

-4.97

<0.01

Balance and mental stability

13.34

3.09

13.63

3.27

1.34

0.18

Satisfaction with work

17.07

2.74

15.15

2.96

-9.86

<0.01

Satisfaction with life

17.36

2.62

15.94

2.70

-7.71

<0.01

Experience and social support

18.05

2.17

17.40

2.81

-3.90

<0.01