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Reliability and validity of the Work-Related Strain Inventory among health professionals
D A Revicki1, H J May, T W Whitley
1Battelle Medical Technology Assessment and Policy Research Center, Washington, DC.
Behavioral Medicine (Washington, D.C.)
|January 1, 1991
Summary
The Work-Related Strain Inventory (WRSI) reliably measures occupational strain in health professionals. This validated tool aids in understanding workplace stress and its impact.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Psychometrics
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Work-related strain is a significant concern among healthcare professionals.
- Existing measures may not fully capture the nuances of occupational stress in diverse health settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish the reliability and validity of the Work-Related Strain Inventory (WRSI).
- To assess the WRSI's utility in measuring perceived strain across various healthcare roles.
Main Methods:
- The study involved five distinct samples of health professionals.
- The Work-Related Strain Inventory (WRSI), comprising 18 items, was administered.
- Reliability (internal consistency) and validity (correlations with established scales) were assessed.
Main Results:
- The WRSI demonstrated strong internal consistency reliability (ranging from .85 to .90).
- The inventory showed predicted correlations with measures of burnout, depression, role ambiguity, job satisfaction, and work-group functioning.
- The WRSI was found to measure a construct distinct from depression symptoms.
Conclusions:
- The Work-Related Strain Inventory (WRSI) is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing occupational strain.
- Its brevity and ease of administration make it suitable for diverse work environments.
- The WRSI can be valuable for organizational and behavioral research on workplace stress consequences.