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[Job satisfaction. Use of the Job Satisfaction Scale (JSS)]
N Magnavita1, A Fileni, L Magnavita
1Istituto di Medicina del Lavoro, Università Cattolica, Roma.
Giornale Italiano Di Medicina Del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia
|April 16, 2008
Summary
The Italian version of the Warr's Job Satisfaction Scale (JSS) demonstrates strong reliability and validity for assessing job satisfaction among healthcare workers. This validated tool aids in evaluating psychosocial risks in the workplace.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Job satisfaction is crucial for employee wellbeing and stress management.
- The Warr's Job Satisfaction Scale (JSS) is a widely recognized instrument for measuring job satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate the Italian version of the Warr's Job Satisfaction Scale (JSS).
- To assess the psychometric properties of the JSS in an Italian healthcare worker population.
Main Methods:
- The JSS questionnaire was administered to 632 healthcare workers.
- Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha.
- Principal component analysis and Varimax rotation were employed for factor analysis.
Main Results:
- The Italian JSS exhibited high reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.94).
- A single factor explained 52% of the variance, encompassing all 16 items.
- Factor analysis confirmed intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction dimensions, consistent with the original scale.
Conclusions:
- The Italian version of the JSS is a reliable and valid measure.
- The JSS is a valuable tool for assessing psychosocial risks in occupational settings.
- This validated scale supports the evaluation of job satisfaction in Italian healthcare professionals.
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