Table 2 Construction of variables

What is your opinion on calling in sick (self-certified

sickness absence)...

1

...if one has a cold and a low-grade fever?

2

...if one feels bad after drinking alcohol the

evening before?

1: Lenient attitudes towards sick leave

3

...if one has not slept enough during the

previous nights?

4

...if one has back pain when waking up in the morning?

5

...if one feels unwell due to stress at work?

6

...if one is being bullied at work?

7

...if one is pregnant and feeling nauseous?

What do you think is the opinion of most others at your

work place

(your department) on calling in sick (self-certified

sickness absence)...

8

...if one has a cold and a low-grade fever?

9

...if one feels bad after drinking alcohol the

evening before?

2: Lenient norms regarding sick leave

10

...if one has not slept enough during the previous

nights?

11

...if one has a sore back/back pain when waking up in

the morning?

12

...if one feels unwell due to stress at work?

13

...if one is being bullied at work?

14

...if one is pregnant and feeling nauseous?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

15

“I work so much at my job that I don’t have enough

time for everything that needs to be done at home.”

3: Being stressed

16

“I have so much to do at home that I don’t have

enough time for everything that needs to be done

at work.”

17

“I often feel stressed at work.”

18

“I do not manage to unwind/relax when I am off work.”

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

19

“The tasks that I do at work are enjoyable.”^a

4: Low motivation

20

“My job is meaningful to me.”^a

21

“Sometimes I become so inspired by my job that I

almost forget everything else around me.”^a

22

“If I am supposed to put in extra effort in my job, I need

to receive extra pay.”

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

23

“I am content with the management at

my work place.”^a

5: Low work satisfaction

24

“I enjoy being together with my colleagues.”^a

25

“We are not enough people at work.”

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

26

“You need to have a job to have a good life.”^a

6: Low work ethic

27

“Work is just a way of earning money.”

28

“Work is a duty towards society.”^a

29

“People who do not work become lazy.”^a

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

30

“Men should take as much responsibility as women for their

house and children.”

7: Gender equal attitudes

31

“Being a homemaker is just as fulfilling as working for pay.”

32

“A working mother can have an equally close and good

relationship with her children as a mother who does not work.”

What is your opinion on the actions below?

33

“Not looking for a job when receiving unemployment benefits.”

8: Lenient towards cheating

34

“Cheating on taxes.”

35

“Buying services on the black market.”

36

“Avoiding a fare on public transport.”

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

37

“We pay too much tax.”

9: Negative towards welfare state

38

“Too many are misusing our social security benefits.”

39

“Sickness absence should give a deduction from wage.”

40

“I am willing to reduce my standard of living in order to save the environment.”^a

41

Do you like taking chances (risks)?^a

42

Do you bike without a helmet?^a

10: Risk-averse preferences

43

Do you like gambling?^a

44

Do you like to compete?^a

45

Do you worry?