Construct Validity of the French Shirom-Melamed Vigor Measure (F-SMVM)

Abstract

Abstract. Work vigor is defined by cognitive, affective, and behavioral components. The purpose of this multi-study paper was to develop a French version of the Shirom-Melamed Vigor Measure (F-SMVM), and test its (a) construct validity (i.e., factorial structure and internal consistency), (b) convergent and discriminant validity with the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9), and (c) concurrent validity with work motivation and job satisfaction. Six hundred and forty (61.72% female) employees participated in the three present studies. Convergent and discriminant construct validity of the F-SMVM were examined with a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and a multitrait-multimethod (MTMM) analysis. Concurrent validity was examined through correlations and regressions with work motivation and job satisfaction. Overall, the results supported the reliability and the construct validity of the F-SMVM. They also showed evidence of convergent validity between the F-SMVM and the UWES-9, as well as evidence of concurrent validity with work motivation and job satisfaction. The F-SMVM represents a valid measure assessing three interrelated dimensions representing physical, cognitive, and emotional components of work engagement.

The Shirom-Melamed Vigor Measure for students and how vigor relates to academic performance, mental health and satisfaction with life: Factorial analysis and construct validity in Spanish undergraduate university students

“…Study 1 analyzes the t to the data of different measurement models of the SMVM-S, as well as the reliability of the instrument. This study con rms that the model with the best t is that consisting of three interrelated factors, following the same structure as that used in previous studies carried out on workers [27,29,36], with signi cant correlations among the SMVM-S dimensions and adequate indices of internal consistency. Study 2 con rms the mediational model proposed by Shirom [25] in an academic context and contributes to the identi cation of affective factors that explain the effects of PA on different results [19].…”

“…There is a rooted tradition in the study of biological and/or neuronal factors that intervene in the positive effects derived from performing PA [20] compared to the inclusion of emotional or affective factors, even though affect has shown its usefulness in the explanation of results in health, educational and work contexts, among others [21][22][23]. In the workplace, the positive and energetic affect known as vigor [24,25], which is de ned as "a positive affective response to one's ongoing interactions with signi cant elements in one's job and work environment that comprises the interconnected feelings of physical strength, emotional energy, and cognitive liveliness" (p. 143) [24], has turned out to be a mediating variable of interest in the relationship that a group of personal and work resources [26] have with work satisfaction [27][28][29], MH [30] and performance at work [28,31,32], among others. Academic work and the context in which it is performed show similarities with work activity and the framework in which it occurs, that is, the organization [33].…”

“…The Shirom-Melamed Vigor Measure (SMVM) [24] assesses vigor at work, but it is designed for workers. The SMVM has recently been adapted to different countries [29,36] but its psychometric properties have not been analyzed in academic contexts.…”

The Shirom-Melamed Vigor Measure for Students: Factorial Analysis and Construct Validity in Spanish Undergraduate University Students

“…There is a rooted tradition in the study of biological and/or neuronal factors that intervene in the positive effects derived from performing PA [ 20 ] compared to the inclusion of emotional or affective factors, even though affect has shown its usefulness in the explanation of results in health, educational, and work contexts, among others [ 21 , 22 , 23 ]. In the workplace, the positive and energetic affect known as vigor [ 24 , 25 ], which is defined as “a positive affective response to one’s ongoing interactions with significant elements in one’s job and work environment that comprises the interconnected feelings of physical strength, emotional energy, and cognitive liveliness” (p. 143) [ 24 ], has turned out to be a mediating variable of interest in the relationship that a group of personal and work resources [ 26 ] have with work satisfaction [ 27 , 28 , 29 ], MH [ 30 ], and work performance [ 28 , 31 , 32 ], among others. Academic work and the context in which it is performed show similarities with work activity and the framework in which it occurs, i.e., the organization [ 33 ].…”

“…The Shirom-Melamed Vigor Measure (SMVM) [ 24 ] assesses vigor at work, but it is designed for workers. The SMVM has recently been adapted to different countries [ 29 , 42 ] but its psychometric properties have not been analyzed in academic contexts.…”