Cross-cultural validation of the Work Values Scale EVAT using multi-group confirmatory factor analysis and...

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Organizational Behavior
• Cross-Cultural Psychology

Background:

• The Work Values Scale EVAT (Escala de Valores hacia el Trabajo) was developed in 2000.
• It operationalizes Schwartz's Theory of basic higher-order values within work contexts.
• Previous use in Mexican and Spanish samples indicated adequate psychometric properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish the cross-cultural validity of the Work Values Scale EVAT.
• To confirm the equivalence of Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian versions of the scale.
• To support the scale's application in international research.

Main Methods:

• Translation of the EVAT scale into Portuguese and Italian.
• Administration of the translated scales to large samples in Portugal and Italy.
• Psychometric analysis to assess cross-cultural validity and equivalence.

Main Results:

• The Portuguese and Italian translations of the EVAT scale were successfully developed.
• Large-scale studies in Portugal and Italy yielded data for analysis.
• Results indicate that the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian versions of the EVAT scale are equivalent.

Conclusions:

• The Work Values Scale EVAT demonstrates cross-cultural validity.
• The Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian versions are psychometrically equivalent.
• The EVAT scale is suitable for use across these linguistic and cultural groups in work value research.