Facet Theory is a research strategy that integrates formal analysis of research contents (using the tool of the mapping sentence) with intrinsic data analysis (multivariate procedures such as Faceted Smallest Space Analysis (FSSA) and Multiple Scaling by Partial Order Scalogram Analysis by base Coordinates (POSAC)). The integration of content design and data analysis is argued to be essential for theory construction and meaningful measurement in the behavioral sciences that typically study complex systems with many, possibly infinitely many, variables. Mapping sentences permit the balanced selection of observational variables from the content universe studied. Focusing on observed variables (columns of the data matrix), FSSA creates a geometric representation of the concept-space and partitions it into regions, thus enabling the systematic investigation of the concept structure. Focusing on the observed individuals (rows of the data matrix), POSAC provides optimal measurement scales for the individuals' assessment. Traditional prediction models assume the existence of factors (underlying variables), by which both variables and individuals can be evaluated, which determine empirical observations. Modern facet theory shows that two kinds of factors are at work: facets (partitionings) of the concept-space, for evaluating variables; and scales (coordinates) of the measurement space, for evaluating individuals. The two factor types point to two roads for attaining the goal of prediction. Mathematical results in Multiple Scaling, and especially the introduction of the newly devised coefficient of structural similarity, contribute to the convergence of the two roads.
Cette etude s'est donne pour objectifs de parvenir a une definition d'ensemble du concept "Qualite de la vie au travail" (QVT) et d'eprouver empiriquement sa structure. On propose une definition multiple de la QVT et de ses relations avec la qualite de la vie en general basee sur la thiorie systemique de I'action. ce qui fournit des criteres pour la selection des items et la formulation des hypotheses sur la structure des interrelations entre les dimensions de la QVT. Utilisant des donnees recuellies sur des tchantillons de travailleurs hongrois. les hypotheses ont ete eprouvees au moyen de I'analyse du plus petit espace de Guttman. Les resultats confirment les hypotheses. O n a obtenu un systeme conceptuel empirique doublement ordonne, une structure "radex" qui exprime les deux aspects de la definition de la QVT: mode de fonctionnement (expressif. integrateur, adaptateur, conservateur) et domaine de fonctionnement (psychologique, physique, social, culturel). La structure du monde de la QVT et de la qualite de la vie est comme prCvu conique: la qualite de la vie occupe la base du c6ne et la QVT le sommet. La satisfaction procedant de la vie et du travail est situee entre les deux.The major objective of the present study was to suggest a comprehensive definitional framework for the quality of work life (OWL) concept and to test its structure empirically. A facet definition of QWL and its relation to quality of life (QOL) in general based on action systemic concepts is proposed. which provides guidelines for the selection of items and the formulation of hypotheses about the structure of interrelationships among components of OWL. Based on data collected from samples of Hungarian workers. the hypotheses were tested by means of Guttman's Smallest Space A.nalysis.Requehts for reprints should be sent to Dov Elizur. Bar-llan University. Department of Psychology. 52100 Rarnat Gan. Israel. The authors are grateful to Dr. Istvan Magyari Beck for his help in organising the fieldwork and providing the data. 0 I'HO Intcrniitiorial Ahsociation of Applied Psychology 276 ELIZUR AND SHYEThe results support the hypotheses. An empirical doubly ordered conceptual system, a radex structure, was obtained that reflects the two facets of the definition of OWL: mode of functioning-expressive, integrative, adaptive and conservative; and field of functioning-psychological, physical, social and cultural. The structure of the total universe of QWL and QOL is a conical structure as hypothesised. Quality of life occupies the base of the cone and QWL the top. Satisfaction with life and work were found to be located between the two.
Volunteering, Motivation to volunteer, Quality of life, Action system theory, Systemic quality of life, Functional approach, Facet theory, Smallest Space Analysis (SSA), Multidimensional Scaling (MDS),
The evacuation of an Israeli community in the Sinai peninsula afforded an unusual opportunity to study the relationships among individual coping styles, social network characteristics, and parameters of psychosocial adjustment manifested by community residents immediately prior to their forced relocation. Key variables affecting adjustment are highlighted and directions for future research are suggested.
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