As with any research, this study has its limitations
and readers should be careful before general sizing the
results – either in time or space. First, our data is self report
data. Researchers can seek to extend our
work and develop further the concept of independence
commitment through the collection of other
types of data. Following Randall and Fernandes
(1991), however, we note that our methodology
adopted each of the mechanisms known to reduce
the influence of social desirability bias including
computer administration of the questionnaire,
ensured anonymity, forced-choice items and randomized
response methods.