Table 3 Pattern matrix and communalities (h²) for practitioner inventory

11.9

Feedback encouraged the student to think about what motivates them to learn

− 0.104

.591

2.1

The learning goals were agreed in advance with the student

− 0.024

.501

7.4

Feedback was expected

0.195

.444

11.7

Feedback encouraged the student to share their feelings about different experiences

−0.065

.573

5.4

Feedback occurred at an agreed time^a

− 0.068

.514

3.2

Feedback was informed by multiple sources

− 0.058

.388

8.2

Learning goals were modified based on feedback

− 0.246

.395

9.1

I felt the student was comfortable sharing their viewpoints^a

.400

10.4

The feedback I shared was non-threatening

0.044

.531

10.3

The feedback I shared was non-judgemental^a

0.019

.632

10.1

The feedback I shared was respectful^a

−0.110

.635

5.3

Feedback was timely

0.020

.492

7.1

The amount of feedback was manageable

− 0.045

.445

5.1

There was enough time for feedback^a

−0.088

.465

7.2

Feedback was regular

− 0.288

.540

10.2

The feedback I shared was clear^a

(−0.324)

520

1.1

I encouraged the student to evaluate their practice

−0.612

.539

8.4

Feedback helped the student to know how to improve their practice

−0.581

.488

6.6

I encouraged the student to ask questions to help them understand the feedback

−0.568

.522

6.2

Feedback relevant to the student’s situation^a

− 0.561

.609

2.2

Feedback was related to on workplace or university standards

−0.556

.534

6.3

I encouraged the student to be involved in feedback conversations^a

−0.457

.537

10.6

I considered the emotional needs of the student^a

−0.341

.365

1.29

5.59%

.855