scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Italian Version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9)

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristian Balducci ◽  
Franco Fraccaroli ◽  
Wilmar B. Schaufeli
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Dutch Version ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Engagement Scale

Work engagement may be defined as a positive, fulfilling, work-related psychological state characterized by the dimensions of vigor, dedication, and absorption. In this study, the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9) were investigated by using two samples of Italian (n = 668) and Dutch (n = 2213) white-collar employees. In addition to reliability analyses, we also conducted a series of multiple-group confirmatory factor analyses of the UWES-9. The validity of the UWES-9 was investigated by studying its correlations with the Job-Related Affective Well-Being Scale (JAWS) and with a measure of work performance. Results showed that a three-factor solution of the UWES-9 is invariant across the Italian and Dutch samples, with data supporting factor variance and covariance invariance in addition to metric invariance. Internal consistencies of the vigor, dedication, and absorption scales are good. The UWES-9 and its subscales show significant correlations in the expected direction with the JAWS and with work performance. The Italian version of the UWES-9 behaves consistently with its original Dutch version and may be used for future studies of work engagement.

Psychometric Properties of the Hebrew Version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9)

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadassah Littman-Ovadia ◽  
Cristian Balducci
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Affective Response ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Dutch Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Hebrew Version ◽  
Engagement Scale

Work engagement may be defined as a positive and fulfilling psychological state associated with both affective response and mental arousal. This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Hebrew version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9) by using a sample of Israeli (N = 252) white-collar employees. We conducted a series of confirmatory factor analyses of the UWES-9 in addition to the customary reliability analyses and found that a three-factor solution of the UWES-9 best fit the data and confirmed the dimensions of vigor, dedication, and absorption associated with work engagement. The reliability coefficients of consistency were high. The validity of the UWES-9 was confirmed by its correlations with Job-Intrinsic and Job-Extrinsic Satisfaction (MSQ-SF; Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form). The Hebrew version of the UWES-9 administered to Israelis shares the same psychometric properties reported for the original Dutch version and suggests a transnational, translinguistic, and transcultural validity.

scholarly journals Measuring engagement in nurses: the psychometric properties of the Persian version of Utrecht Work Engagement Scale

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansour Torabinia ◽  
Sara Mahmoudi ◽  
Mojtaba Dolatshahi ◽  
Mohamad Reza Abyaz ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Engagement Scale

scholarly journals Pengaruh Modal Psikologis dan Totalitas Kerja terhadap Kesejahteraan Subjektif

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Dian Maulida ◽  
Abdul Rahman Shaleh
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Probability Sampling ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Engagement Scale

<p><strong>Abstract:</strong> This research examined the effect of psychological capital and the totality of work on the subjective well-being of employees. This study involved 169 employees of PT X, a state-owned mining company in Jakarta. Sampling conducted using non-probability sampling with accidental sampling technique. The instruments used consisted Flourishing Scale and Scale for Positive and Negative Scales (SPANE) modified by Diener et al. (2009), Psychological Capital Questionnaire 12 (PCQ-12) from Luthans et al. (2007), Utrecht work engagement Scale (UWES-9) from Balducci, Fraccaroli, and Schaufeli (2010). Data analysis technique was multiple regression analysis. Based on the results of major hypothesis testing, the first conclusion obtained from this study is that there is a significant influence of psychological capital and work engagement on the subjective well-being of employees of PT X. Then, the results showed that four variables regression coefficient value was significant, that is; (1) self-efficacy; (2) spirit; (3) dedication; and (4) absorption while three other variables are not significant. All of these variables have a positive effect on employee’s subjective well-being.</p><p><strong>Abstrak:</strong> Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk menguji pengaruh modal psikologis dan totalitas kerja terhadap kesejahteraan subjektif karyawan. Penelitian ini melibatkan 169 karyawan PT X, BUMN dalam bidang pertambangan di Jakarta. Pengambilan sampel yang dilakukan menggunakan <em>non probability sampling </em>dengan teknik <em>accidental sampling</em>. Alat ukur yang digunakan terdiri atas <em>Flourishing Scale </em>(FS)<em> dan Scale of Positive and Negative Scale (SPANE) </em>yang dimodifikasi dari Diener et al. (2009), Psychological Capital Questionnaire 12 (PCQ-12) dari Luthans et al. (2007), <em>Utrecht work engagement Scale</em> (UWES-9) dari Balducci, Fraccaroli, and Schaufeli (2010). Teknik analisis data adalah analisis regresi berganda.Hasil uji hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan modal psikologis dan totalitas kerja terhadap kesejahteraan subjektif karyawanPT X. Kemudian, hasil uji hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat empat dimensi yang nilai koefisien regresinya signifikan, yaitu: (1) <em>self-efficacy</em>; (2) semangat; (3) dedikasi; (4) keterlarutan, sementara 3 variabel lain tidak signifikan.</p>

scholarly journals Stres Kerja dan Keterikatan Kerja pada Karyawan Swasta: Peran Mediasi Kesejahteraan di Tempat Kerja

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-34
Author(s):  
Vissy Vandiya ◽  
Arum Etikariena
Keyword(s):  
Job Stress ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
The Individual

Employees who have low work engagement can harm the company, it can be shown by the decreasing of work performance and unproductive. Job stress can impact in decreased attachment of work. Job stress is also a major problem in the individual well-being that can affect the physical, psychological condition of the individual and the organization and also will affect the work engagement. The purpose of this study is to prove the variable of workplace wellbeing as a mediator of job stress variables with work engagement. The collecting data on the research is by spreading the online questionnaire which is gform and anonymously to the private employees in Jakarta, the ages 25-49 years, with working experience of at least 2 years, and minimum education level is bachelor. The number of respondents who data was processed are 200 people with the number of female respondents are 120 people and men are 80 people. This research uses quantitative research design using mediation analysis from Hayes in PROCESS in SPSS version 23. The scales that researcher used are Job Stress Scale for job stress (IV) with cronbach's alpha = .830, WWBI (Workplace Well-Being Index) for workplace well-being (MV) with cronbach's alpha = .863 and UWES (Utrecht Work Engagement Scale) for work engagement (DV) with cronbach's alpha = .922. The results showed that workplace well-being as a mediation variable with the value (p0.005, SE =?, CI [-0.2454, -0.0687]

Measuring Well-Being With the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale – Student Form

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burkhard Gusy ◽  
Tino Lesener ◽  
Christine Wolter
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Engagement Scale

Abstract. Our study introduces a 9-item and an ultra-short 3-item version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale – Student Form (UWES-SF). Using data from German university students ( N = 2,620), our aim was to validate the factorial structure of the UWES-9-SF and to investigate the reliability and validity of an ultra-short measure – the UWES-3-SF. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) confirmed the three-factor structure of the 9-item version (CFI = .95; SRMR = .033, RMSEA = .088), the internal consistencies of the sub-scales were satisfactory. The ultra-short version with three items (one of each dimension) also proved to be a reliable indicator of student engagement with a Cronbach’s α of .86. Construct validity with similar and opposite constructs (burnout, satisfaction with life, subjective health, depressive symptoms, challenging study demands) was successfully proven for both measures as well as for the sub-scales of the UWES-9-SF. The German short and ultra-short versions of the UWES-SF with nine and three items, respectively, are valid and reliable measures to assess student engagement.

Psychometric Properties of Spanish Version Student Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES–S–9) in High-school Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Serrano ◽  
Yolanda Andreu ◽  
Sergio Murgui ◽  
Paula Martínez
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Academic Engagement ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
School Students ◽  
Invariant Structure ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Engagement Scale

AbstractThe Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) is a self-report instrument widely used, both in the original and its abbreviated version of nine items, to assess the work -UWES, UWES–9– and academic engagement -UWES-S, UWES–S–9–. The present study examines factor structure of the UWES–S–9 using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), its convergent validity and invariance across sex and age groups in a sample of 626 Spanish high school students. The results support an unidimensional conceptualization of engagement (S-Bχ2/df = 5.29; CFI = .96; NNFI = .94; RMSEA = .083; IFI = .96; AIC = 82.21; BIC = 267.38), revealed an essentially invariant structure of the UWES–S–9 across the sex, ΔS-Bχ2(Δ6) = 10.67; p ≤ .05, and age, ΔS-Bχ2(Δ7) = 9.67; p ≤ .05, and confirmed the positive association between academic engagement and achievement (r = .30; p ≤ .001), dispositional optimism (r = .21; p ≤ .001), and subjective well-being (r = .16; p ≤ .001), and the negative association with perceived stress (r =. –13; p ≤ .001). In short, the Spanish version of UWES–S–9 is presented as a brief, reliable and valid tool to measure academic engagement in high school students (α = .91, AVE = .52, Ω = .911).

A psychometric analysis of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale in Indian banking sector

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 296-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Remya Lathabhavan ◽  
Senthil Arasu Balasubramanian ◽  
Thamaraiselvan Natarajan
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Indian Context ◽  
Engagement Scale

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the psychometric properties of different versions of Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) in the Indian context in terms of factorial validity, scale reliability, descriptive statistics and construct validity. Design/methodology/approach The data collected through a cross-sectional survey among 467 women employees from banking sector in India and structural equation modeling has been performed for the analysis. Findings Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a better fit for the three-factor model of UWES-9 than the other versions. Work engagement is positively related to in-role performance and negatively related to turnover intention. Research limitations/implications The study recommends further longitudinal studies in this area. Practical implications More studies and practical investigations can be conducted in organizations, academics and societies since the current study explored the appropriate version of UWES in the Indian context. Originality/value This is a key study which analyses psychometric properties of UWES in Indian banking sector by considering all its versions.

scholarly journals WORK PERFORMANCE: THE IMPACT OF WORK ENGAGEMENT, PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL, AND PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
Kiky Dwi Hapsari Saraswati ◽  
Mirda Sari Ningtyas Dara Pertiwi
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Mental Hospital ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Perceived Organizational Support ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Engagement Scale

Work performance, undoubtedly, is the key of organizational success. Therefore, it is very important to find out the antecedents which will significantly lead to work performance. Unlike other organizations, mental hospital is a unique institution delivering a different kind of service, both to the patients as well as the family of the patients. Adding to the fact, nurses play a very important role in determining the performance of the hospital. Current study aimed to investigate the contributions of work engagement, psychological capital, and perceived organizational support towards work performance. This was a quantitative non-experimental research employing four questionnaire distributed to 140 nurses from all positions, ranging from junior to senior,  and conducted in a mental hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia. The questionnaires distributed to participants were 47-item Individual’s Work Performance, 3-item Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, 24-item Psychological Capital Questionnaire, and 8-item Survey of Perceived Organizational Support. The results of the study found that work engagement played a significant role towards work performance (F=42.402, p<0,05). Moreover, psychological capital and perceived organization support contributed a significant impact towards work engagement (F=3.678, p<0.05). Tidak diragukan lagi bahwa kinerja adalah kunci keberhasilan organisasi. Oleh karena itu, mengetahui anteseden yang secara signifikan akan mengarah pada kinerja sangat penting. Tidak seperti organisasi lain, rumah sakit jiwa adalah institusi unik yang memberikan layanan yang berbeda, baik untuk pasien maupun keluarga pasien. Ditambah juga perawat memainkan peran yang sangat penting dalam menentukan kinerja rumah sakit. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki kontribusi keterlibatan kerja, modal psikologis, dan dukungan organisasi yang dirasakan terhadap kinerja kerja. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif non-eksperimental yang menggunakan empat kuesioner yang didistribusikan kepada 140 perawat dari berbagai posisi, mulai dari junior hingga senior, dan dilakukan di sebuah rumah sakit jiwa di Jakarta, Indonesia. Kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada peserta adalah Individual’s Work Performance yang terdiri dari 47 item, Utrecht Work Engagement Scale yang terdiri dari 3 item, Psychological Capital Questionnaire yang terdiri dari 24 item, dan Survey of Perceived Organizational  Support yang terdiri dari 8 item. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa keterlibatan kerja berperan penting terhadap kinerja kerja (F = 42,402, p <0,05). Selain itu, modal psikologis dan dukungan organisasi yang dirasakan berkontribusi secara signifikan pada keterlibatan kerja (F = 3,678, p <0,05).

scholarly journals Análisis factorial, de consistencia interna y de convergencia de las escalas Grit-O y Grit-S en universitarios argentinos. Implicaciones para la orientación en educación superior

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
María Candela Tortul ◽  
Florencia Teresita Daura ◽  
Belén Mesurado
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
University Population ◽  
The University ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Educational Field ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios ◽  
Engagement Scale

RESUMEN Se presentan dos estudios en los que se empleó un diseño instrumental en dos muestras de estudiantes universitarios de ambos sexos, de entre 17 y 30 años, que completaron la Escala Grit en su versión original (Duckworth et al., 2007) y abreviada (Duckworth y Quinn, 2009), y la adaptación española para estudiantes de la Utrecht-Work Engagement Scale (UWES-SS) (Schaufeli et al., 2002), adaptada y validada para su aplicación en población argentina (Mesurado et al., 2016). El Estudio 1 se realizó con una muestra de 233 alumnos para analizar la validez factorial de la adaptación argentina de las dos primeras escalas mencionadas, aplicando la matriz de correlaciones tetracóricas con el paquete estadístico Factor (Lorenzo-Seva y Ferrando, 2020) y el análisis de consistencia interna; asimismo, se analizó la convergencia de ambas escalas con la UWES-SS. Con la segunda muestra (n=235), se llevó a cabo el Estudio 2, en el que se realizó un análisis factorial confirmatorio de la Escala Grit-O y Grit-S. Los resultados son comparables con estudios similares efectuados con las escalas originales; y muestran que la Escala Grit, en sus dos versiones, posee sólidas propiedades psicométricas y buena validez de constructo, constituyéndose en instrumentos confiables para utilizarlos en la orientación psicopedagógica. Asimismo, la convergencia encontrada entre el Grit y el Engagement indica la importancia de estimular ambas capacidades de forma simultánea en población universitaria. Estos estudios brindan aportes de interés para el ámbito educativo en general y permiten profundizar el abordaje del Grit en el contexto mencionado.ABSTRACT Two studies are presented in which an instrumental design was used with two samples of university students of both sexes, age range from 17 to 30 years, who completed the Grit Scale in its original version (Duckworth et al., 2007) and abbreviated (Duckworth & Quinn, 2009), and the Spanish adaptation for students of the Ultrecht-Work Engagement Scale (UWES-SS) (Schaufeli et al., 2002), adapted and validated for its application in Argentine population (Mesurado et al., 2016). Study 1 was carried out with a sample of 233 students to analyze the factorial validity of the Argentine adaptation of the two Grit scales, applying the tetrachoric correlation matrix with the Factor statistical package (Lorenzo-Seva & Ferrando, 2020) and the internal consistency analysis. Additionally, the convergence of both scales with the UWES-SS was analyzed. Study 2 was carried out with another sample (N=235) in which a confirmatory factor analysis of the Grit-O and Grit-S Scale was performed. The results are comparable with similar studies carried out with the original scales and show that the Grit Scale, in its two versions, has solid psychometric properties and good construct validity, becoming reliable instruments for psycho-pedagogical guidance. Likewise, the convergence found between Grit and Engagement indicates the importance of stimulating both abilities in the university population. These studies provide interesting contributions to the educational field in general and allow us to go deeper in the approach of Grit in the studied context. 

Utrecht Work Engagement Scale—Italian Version

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristian Balducci ◽  
Franco Fraccaroli ◽  
Wilmar B. Schaufeli
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Engagement Scale
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