Validation of the Organizational Dehumanization Scale in Spanish-Speaking Contexts

Area of Science:

• Organizational Psychology
• Psychometrics

Background:

• Organizational dehumanization is a growing concern in workplace research.
• Existing scales may not be suitable for diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.
• Validating measurement tools is crucial for accurate research findings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To validate the Organizational Dehumanization Scale (ODS) in a Spanish-speaking sample.
• To assess the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the ODS.
• To provide a reliable measure for studying organizational dehumanization in Latin America.

Main Methods:

• A sample of 422 Chilean employees completed an online questionnaire.
• Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to examine the ODS structure.
• Reliability (Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's omega) and criterion validity were tested.

Main Results:

• The Spanish ODS demonstrated a one-factor structure after item removal.
• Excellent internal consistency was found (α = 0.92; ω = 0.92).
• Significant medium to high correlations with job satisfaction, citizenship behaviors, and authentic leadership indicated good criterion validity.

Conclusions:

• The Spanish version of the ODS possesses adequate psychometric properties.
• This validated scale can advance the understanding and evaluation of organizational dehumanization in Spanish-speaking settings.
• The findings support the use of the ODS for future research and practical applications.