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[Job satisfaction scales: a critical review]
Palmira Faraci1, Paola Magnano1, Giusy Danila Valenti1
1University of Enna "Kore".
Giornale Italiano Di Medicina Del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia
|April 5, 2019
Summary
Assessing job satisfaction is crucial for occupational wellbeing and health. This review provides a framework for selecting precise measurement instruments to guide intervention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Job satisfaction significantly impacts occupational wellbeing, organizational behavior, and employee health.
- Accurate assessment of job satisfaction is essential for developing effective intervention strategies.
- The selection of precise measurement instruments is a critical challenge in job satisfaction research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a framework characterizing available job satisfaction measures.
- To analyze job satisfaction instruments in their global and component aspects.
- To guide the selection of suitable instruments for specific research and practical purposes.
Main Methods:
- A critical review of existing job satisfaction measurement instruments.
- Systematic classification of instruments into single-item, one-dimensional, and multidimensional scales.
- Evaluation of psychometric qualities and structural features of each measure.
Main Results:
- A large number of job satisfaction instruments exist, varying in validity, reliability, and usefulness.
- 23 self-report scales were identified: 7 global and 14 multidimensional.
- Some scales are tailored for healthcare, medical, and nursing contexts.
Conclusions:
- Accurate evaluation methods are foundational for effective prevention programs against work-related risks.
- This overview serves as a guidance tool for selecting appropriate job satisfaction instruments.
- Informed instrument selection enhances the development of targeted workplace interventions.
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