1996
DOI: 10.1037/1076-8998.1.3.330
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Construct validity of a physical work environment satisfaction questionnaire.

Abstract: Many theories of behavior at work fail to consider the effects of the physical environment on employees' behavior and attitudes. The purpose of this research was to gather evidence of the construct validity of the Physical Work Environment Satisfaction Questionnaire (PWESQ) and of the validity of the physical work environment satisfaction construct. Evidence of the construct validity of the PWESQ was sought through its administration, along with a number of established measures of work attitudes, to 641 employ… Show more

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“…This finding does not correspond to previous studies, which reported that environmental satisfaction had a significant effect on job satisfaction for office workers (Zalesny et al, 1985;Sundstrom et al, 1994;Carlopio, 1996;Veitch et al, 2007). This may be due, in part, to the fact that previous studies conducted questionnaire surveys in enclosed and private offices, as well as open-plan offices.…”
Section: Figure 2 Table IVcontrasting
confidence: 53%
“…This finding does not correspond to previous studies, which reported that environmental satisfaction had a significant effect on job satisfaction for office workers (Zalesny et al, 1985;Sundstrom et al, 1994;Carlopio, 1996;Veitch et al, 2007). This may be due, in part, to the fact that previous studies conducted questionnaire surveys in enclosed and private offices, as well as open-plan offices.…”
Section: Figure 2 Table IVcontrasting
confidence: 53%
“…Workload is characterized by realistic expectations Carlopio, 1996), which assesses satisfaction with Facilities, Work and System Characteristics and Worksite Characteristics. Items from the PWESQ relate closely to the issues frequently raised by respondents regarding good and bad days at work, reinforcing the importance of such matters to probation workers.…”
Section: Adaptive Capacity (Rscq)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Despite decades of research into relations between the physical work environment, the individual workers, their interpersonal relations, and the organisation (e.g., Bauer et al, 2003;Brill, Margulis, Konar, & BOSTI, 1984;Brill, Weidemann, & BOSTI Associates, 2001;Carlopio, 1996;Oldham & Brass, 1979;Sundstrom, 1987;Sundstrom, Bell, Busby, & Asmus, 1996;Sutton & Rafaeli, 1987), the literature remains scattered and poorly linked to the engineering and design disciplines that might make use of it. Designers and facilities managers continue to ask for demonstrable proof that the physical environment influences organisational outcomes such as job satisfaction, work output, absenteeism, turnover, and, ultimately, organizational productivity.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%