scholarly journals Work Engagement in India: Psychometric Evaluation of Utrecht Work Engagement Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Urvashi Sharma ◽  
Bhawna Rajput
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Single Construct ◽  
Three Factor ◽  
Engagement Scale

This paper aims to analyse the psychometric properties of Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) as developed by Schaufeli et al. (2002) in an India sample. It analyses two models of work engagement i.e. one-factor model, where work engagement is considered as a single construct and three-factor model, which considers three aspects of engagement (vigour, dedication and absorption) of both 17-item UWES and shortened version 9-item UWES. Psychometric properties including factor validity and internal consistency were assessed by an empirical study of 100 employees working in information technology companies in India. The results of confirmatory factor analysis reveal that for India, 9-item UWES and single construct work engagement scale is better than the three factor model. The study further revealed that internal consistency of complete scale was found to be consistent than the three sub-scales for both 9-item UWES and original 17-item UWES. The present study provides an insight as to which measure of UWES works better in context to India.

Work Engagement in South Korea

2017 ◽  
Vol 120 (3) ◽  
pp. 561-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Won Ho Kim ◽  
Jong Gyu Park ◽  
Bora Kwon
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Three Factor ◽  
Engagement Scale

This study aims to validate Korean versions of the 9-item Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, testing for its factor pattern validity through Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis, reliability, and convergent and discriminant validity. The 9-item Utrecht Work Engagement Scale was translated according to the guidelines of the International Test Commission and tested with two Korean samples. First, the Exploratory Factor Analysis found that both two-factor and three-factor solutions were viable options with the first sample. Second, comparison validations of these two solutions were tested by confirming the dimensionality of their structures through the Confirmatory Factor Analyses with the second sample, with the conclusion that the three-factor model solution was the most parsimonious model. Finally, the three-factor model of the 9-item Utrecht Work Engagement Scale was demonstrated to have good discriminant validity and convergent validity, as well as internal consistency of its subscales.

scholarly journals A psychometric evaluation of the 17 itemed Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-17) in Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim A. Musenze ◽  
Thomas S. Mayende
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Purpose - This study aimed at the establishment of the psychometric properties of the UWES-17 itemed factorial structure.  This was done by examining the similarities and differences in  terms of model fit of the tri-factor model to a one-factor model.  Design/methodology/approach - Using a cross-sectional design, confirmatory factor analysis was used to evaluate the 17-item uni-dimensional and the 17-item tri-factor UWES respectively on a sample of 323 Education Assistants (professional teachers) in Uganda. Findings - The study confirmed an 11 item tri-factor UWES-Ug as a reliable and parsimonious factor structure within this cohort.Research limitations/implications - The sample was restricted to teachers and this limits the generalisability of the findings.Practical implications - On account of these results, the study sample evidently attests to the fact that work engagement is best represented as a tri-factor construct in Ugandan context.  This study contributes to theory by confirmation of the three-factor structure of work engagement in developing countries through use of perceptual data from a Ugandan sample. Originality/value - This is a pioneer empirical study that validates the UWES 17 itemed scale in Uganda.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the SOC-13 Scale in Colombian Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 13017
Author(s):  
Ana Cristina Mafla ◽  
Mauricio Herrera-López ◽  
Karen España-Fuelagan ◽  
Iván Ramírez-Solarte ◽  
Carmen Gallardo Pino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Cross Validation ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Best Fit ◽  
Composite Reliability ◽  
Three Factor

The aim of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the SOC-13 in Colombian adults. The SOC-13 questionnaire was administered to 489 individuals aged ≥18 years who were in lockdown from March to July 2020 in Nariño County, Colombia. Psychometric properties of the scale were examined using a cross-validation method via exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Additionally, configural and metric invariance were tested. To determine the internal consistency of the questionnaire, McDonald’s omega (ω), Cronbach’s alpha (α), and composite reliability (CR) coefficients were estimated. The EFA determined that a three-factor structure best fit the data (comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness) and CFA confirmed this three-factor model structure showing a good fit (χ2S-B = 188.530, χ2S-B/(62) = 3.615, p = 0.001; NNFI = 0.959; CFI = 0.968; RMSEA = 0.052 (90% CI [0.041–0.063]) and SRMR = 0.052).The invariance analysis indicated the same underlying theoretical structure between genders. Additionally, (ω), (α), and (CR) coefficients confirmed a high internal consistency of the instrument. The SOC-13 scale, reflecting comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness, is a reliable and valid tool for assessing the sense of coherence in Colombian populations.

scholarly journals Adaptation and Validation of the Brazilian Version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale

Psico-USF ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Claudia Souza Vazquez ◽  
Emília dos Santos Magnan ◽  
Juliana Cerentini Pacico ◽  
Claudio Simon Hutz ◽  
Wilmar B. Schaufeli
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Age Differences ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
High Age ◽  
Engagement Scale

<p>Engagement at work is a positive mental and dispositional state characterized by Vigor, Dedication and Concentration. The aim of this study was to adapt and get evidence of validity for the Brazilian version of the utrecht work engagement scale (UWES). Participated in the study 1167 workers between 18 and 70 years (M = 36.8, SD = 10.3) in the Brazilian regions. Studies to establish content and construct validity with the 17- item and the 9- item scales were performed. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyzes showed that the best solution is unifactorial. Internal consistency was high. Age differences in engagement were found. The results also indicate that the present version of UWES is valid for use in Brazil and reinforce the idea that engagement at work is a universal construct. Although most of the results agree with the findings reported in the literature, some cultural differences appeared and they are discussed in this paper.</p>

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Slovak Version of Short Dark Triad

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 649-666
Author(s):  
Radka Čopková ◽  
Leoš Šafár
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Dark Triad ◽  
Slovak Population ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Convergent And Divergent Validity ◽  
Time Test ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Three Factor

The Short Dark Triad is a scale used to capture three aversive personality traits—Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy on the subclinical level. The present study aimed to verify the psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the Short Dark Triad scale in three studies. The first two studies aimed to examine the reliability of the scale. The aim of Study 1 was to examine the factor structure of SD3. A three-factor model consisting of three latent intercorrelated factors in a unidimensional and bifactorial model were examined on a sample of 588 participants. Study 2 aimed to test the consistency of the results over time (test–retest reliability) on the sample of 117 participants. In Study 3, convergent and divergent validity was examined on the sample of 333 participants. For both kinds of validity examination, the Slovak version of NEO-FFI was used. The internal consistency of the subscales and test results, the same as the retest results, were satisfactory. The relationships between the scales were found to be significant. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) results supported the original three-factor model. Significant interrelations have been established between Machiavellianism and openness, agreeableness and conscientiousness; narcissism and neuroticism, extraversion and agreeableness; psychopathy and openness, agreeableness and conscientiousness. The Short Dark Triad achieved satisfactory values of reliability and validity; therefore, it can be used on the Slovak population.

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 ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Engagement Scale

scholarly journals The Measurement of Goal Orientation in Sport: Psychometric Properties of the Polish Version of the Perception of Success Questionnaire (POSQ)

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6641
Author(s):  
Maciej Tomczak ◽  
Małgorzata Walczak ◽  
Paweł Kleka ◽  
Aleksandra Walczak ◽  
Łukasz Bojkowski
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Recreational Athletes ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
Sport Type

The main aim of the study is a comprehensive assessment of psychometric properties of the Polish version of Perception of Success Questionnaire (POSQ) in sport. Apart from standard psychometric evaluation, the paper presents an analysis of item reliability through the use of Item Response Theory, as well as the analysis of relationships between sport type, level of participation, gender and goal orientation level. The study covered 412 people aged M = 23.46 (SD = 5.40). The Perception of Success Questionnaire (POSQ), the Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire (TEOSQ) and the Sport Motivation Scale (SMS-28) were used. High reliability of POSQ ego subscale (α = 0.89, ω = 0.89) and POSQ task subscale (α = 0.90, ω = 0.91) were noted. The test-retest correlations at the two-week interval were ICC = 0.91 for ego subscale, and ICC = 0.71 for task subscale, respectively. Confirmatory factor analysis showed a relatively good fit of the two-factor model to the data (CFI = 0.94). Relationships between the goal orientation measured by the POSQ questionnaire and motivational traits measured by TEOSQ and SMS-28 were obtained. It was also shown that high-performance athletes had higher scores on the ego factor than recreational athletes. Moreover, men had higher scores on the ego factor than women. The Perception of Success Questionnaire (Polish version) is characterized by satisfactory psychometric properties and can be used for scientific research and diagnosis.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the HEXACO-PI-R self-evaluation form in Slovak translation

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Elena Lisá ◽  
◽  
Michael Dzúrik ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The study aimed to verify the psychometric properties of the 100-item HEXACO-PI-R questionnaire. The sample consisted of 1624 adults aged from 16 to 79 years (M=34.5, SD=13.35) who filled the paper-pen self-report form of the HEXACO-PI-R. The average internal consistency of the six factors was α=.78 (from .72 for Openness to .81 for Honesty-Humility) and α=.60 for facets. The Altruism scale in the Slovak translation did not reach a satisfactory internal consistency (α=.29). Mean values in the Slovak-speaking sample were 3.29, and standard deviations .53 for factor level and .74 at the facet level. Sex differences showed the higher Emotionality (d=.99) and Honesty-Humility (d= .38) in women. Age differences in Honesty-Humility showed a medium effect size. Factors did not inter-correlate, or they correlated weakly, except for r=.34 in the relationship between Agreeableness and Honesty-Humility. The factors were well distinguished from one another. The exploratory factor analysis with Promax rotation confirmed the six-factor model, which explained in total 44% of data variance, with an average loading of .60. Individual one-factor models met most of the goodness of fit criteria in confirmatory factor analysis, but the six-factor model did not meet them. The controversy associated with assessing the internal structure of multidimensional personality inventories by confirmatory factor analysis is discussed. According to the currently published research studies, the research findings supported the reliability and internal validity of HEXACO-PI-R in Slovak translation.

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.

Psychometric Properties of a Portuguese Version of the Revised Sociosexual Orientation Inventory

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Félix Neto
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Sociosexual Orientation ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Adequate Internal Consistency ◽  
Three Factor

Sociosexuality refers to the propensity to engage in sexual relations without closeness or commitment, varying from a restricted to an unrestricted orientation. The aim of this research was to scrutinise the psychometric properties of a Portuguese version of the revised Sociosexual Orientation Inventory (SOI-R; Penke & Asendorpf, 2008). The study included 549 persons (50% women) aged 18–75 years (M = 38.73; SD = 17.77). The psychometric properties of the SOI-R were analysed by means of confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency, and validity. Confirmatory factor analysis showed the expected three-factor structure of the measure. The SOI-R presented adequate internal consistency. Women were less unrestricted than men in all facets of sociosexuality. This Portuguese version of the SOI-R seems to be reliable and valid for evaluating sociosexuality in a Portuguese-speaking population, and can be utilised for experimental and applied works. The significance and limitations of the results are discussed.

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