[Ultra short version of Utrech Work Engagement Scale: validation in Peruvian workers].

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health Psychology
• Psychometrics
• Organizational Behavior

Background:

• Assessing psychosocial factors at work is crucial for employee well-being and productivity.
• Validated instruments are needed to accurately measure work engagement in diverse populations.
• The ultra-short version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-3) offers a concise measure.

Purpose of the Study:

• To psychometrically examine the validity and reliability of the ultra-short version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-3).
• To assess the UWES-3's internal structure and its relationship with other relevant constructs, specifically burnout syndrome.
• To evaluate the scale's suitability for use within the Peruvian workforce.

Main Methods:

• A sample of 200 workers in Lima, Peru, aged 21-53, participated in the study.
• Psychometric analyses were conducted to evaluate the scale's validity and reliability.
• Reliability was estimated using Cronbach's alpha (α), omega (ω), and H coefficients.

Main Results:

• The study confirmed the unidimensionality of the UWES-3, indicating a cohesive measurement of work engagement.
• A significant negative association was found between work engagement (measured by UWES-3) and burnout syndrome.
• High reliability for the UWES-3 was demonstrated across all three estimators (Cronbach's alpha, omega, and H).

Conclusions:

• The UWES-3 demonstrates satisfactory initial validity and reliability for measuring work engagement in the Peruvian workforce.
• The findings support the continued use of the UWES-3 as a psychometrically sound instrument.
• The negative association with burnout further validates the UWES-3's relevance in occupational health research.