Table 2 Distinguishing statements for factor 1. (n = 68)

I teach because I want to help my students become good doctors

5

1.84*

I like the challenge of teaching students as effectively as possible

4

1.56*

I teach students to show them the correct way of clinical practice in my specialty

3

1.44*

I enjoy spending time with students in small groups

3

1.41*

I teach because I have been inspired to teach by my mentors

3

1.38*

I teach to ensure the students appreciate my specialty in a favourable way

2

1.04*

I teach to be challenged in my established views

2

1.02*

The teaching I had as a medical student has inspired me to want to teach

2

0.97*

I teach because I feel responsible for the student learning outcomes of my efforts

2

0.97*

I teach because I can enhance my knowledge and understanding of junior doctors

2

0.96*

I teach to ensure any false understanding of my specialty is not perpetuated

2

0.96*

I teach as a means of reviewing a topic area unfamiliar to me

1

0.90

I teach because it allows me to interact with students and show an appreciation of their position

1

0.77*

I teach because the course allows a deep approach to learning by the students

1

0.38

I teach because the interaction with students provides an opportunity for my opinions to be heard

1

0.31*

I teach because I enjoy the sense of performing in front of an audience

0

-0.22*

I teach because of the prestige it gives me with my peers

-1

-0.44

I don't teach because there is no recognition for what I do

-1

-0.78*

I don't teach because the setting in which I am expected to teach is inappropriate

-1

-0.86*

I don't teach because I believe the institution devalues teaching and learning

-2

-0.89

I don't teach as I don't approve of new teaching techniques

-2

-0.95

I don't teach as I feel my knowledge is out of date

-2

-1.07

I don't teach because one can't influence the behaviour of students for the better

-2

-1.10

I don't teach as my speciality is too 'cutting edge' to be relevant to students

-2

-0.11*

I don't feel any sense of duty to teach

-3

-1.12*

I don't teach because I am not concerned about the success of the clinical and/or medical school

-3

-1.15*

I don't teach because I find it unenjoyable

-3

-1.15*

I don't teach because teachers don't contribute to the formation of future doctors

-3

-1.15*

I don't teach because it fails to keep me up to date

-4

-1.19*

I don't teach as students make me feel inadequate

-4

-1.23*

I don't teach because interacting with students is boring

-4

-1.32*

I am bored by teaching

-5

-1.53*

I don't teach as it is a waste of time

-5

-1.78*