Validation of Work Need Satisfaction Scales Among Chinese Working Adults: A Psychology of Working Theory Perspective

Yan, Xu; Li, Chaoping; Wang, Jiayan; Lan, Yuanmei

doi:10.1177/10690727211032368

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“…The overall model fit for the WNSS was acceptable, albeit slightly poorer than the original version (Autin et al, 2019). This result may be explained by the lower factor loadings, but may be expected given the complex process of language and culture in the adaptation of measures (e.g., Ægisdóttir et al, 2008) and consistent with findings from the Chinese adaptation of the WNSS (Xu et al, 2022) and a Korean measure of career aspirations (Kim et al, 2016).…”

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“…The EFA with 19 items resulted in five factors that mirrored those from the English-version scale (i.e., survival, social contribution, autonomy, competence, and relatedness needs). Correlations between competence, relatedness, and autonomy needs were higher than those of the English-speaking sample ( r s = .44–.52, Autin et al, 2019), but similar to a Chinese sample ( r s = .67–.72; Xu et al, 2022), and are consistent with the SDN higher order model. In Study 2, we used CFA to further test validity of the five latent factors, finding that a five-factor model was indeed a good fit to the data.…”

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confidence: 66%

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Work Needs Satisfaction Scale- Spanish Version: Psychometric Properties and Validity Evidence

Autin

Shelton

García

et al. 2022

Journal of Career Assessment

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With a growing Latinx workforce in the U.S., many of whom are Spanish-speaking, there is a pressing need to examine key constructs related to vocational well-being in this population. The aim of the current study was to validate a Spanish language version of the Work Needs Satisfaction Scales (WNSS; Autin et al., 2019 ). The WNSS comprises a set of scales developed to measure satisfaction of survival, social contribution, autonomy, competence, and relatedness needs, all of which are theorized to be key mediators in the link from decent work to well-being and work fulfillment. Using cross-sectional data across two samples of Latinx workers, we tested the reliability and validity of a Spanish language version of the WNSS (WNSS-SV). In Study 1 we conducted an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with a sample of 195 participants. This resulted in a 19-item scale with five factors mirroring those of the English language scale. In Study 2 ( N = 377), we examined factor structure and model fit using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA); measurement invariance across gender, language, and social class group; and concurrent validity. Results from Study 2 demonstrated the model was a good fit to the data; showed concurrent validity; and provided support for measurement invariance. Thus, overall results indicated that the WNSS-SV may serve as a useful tool for future research on work-related need satisfaction among Latinx workers. A discussion regarding the importance of these findings and implications for practice and research are provided.

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Work Needs Satisfaction Scale- Spanish Version: Psychometric Properties and Validity Evidence

Autin

Shelton

García

et al. 2022

Journal of Career Assessment

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“…For job tenure, the group was divided into the average job tenure (12.0) of the sample. Referring to the research of Kavčičet al (2021) and Xu et al (2022), we divided the education level group into lower education (including undergraduate and below) and higher education (including master and above).…”

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Work Volition Scale for Chinese Working Adults: A Cross-Cultural Validation Study

Lan

Liu

et al. 2022

Journal of Career Assessment

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The present study aims to validate the Chinese version of the Work Volition Scales (WVS), an instrument that assesses three components of work volition: volition, financial constraint, and construct constraint. In Study 1 ( N = 498), the WVS was translated into Chinese, and an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted resulting in that three factors were consistent with the original scale. In Study 2 ( N = 442), the confirmatory factor analysis showed that the bifactor model provided the most parsimonious fit to the data. The measurement invariance test then revealed that the WVS is equivalent across gender, age, education level, and job tenure. In addition, convergent and concurrent validity supported the finding that the WVS and three subscales are linked with related variables. The results support significant incremental validity in predicting career satisfaction, meaningful work, and life well-being. The findings suggest that the WVS is a valuable instrument for researchers and career counselors who seek to explore work volition among Chinese working adults.

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“…A sample item is: “At my work, I feel bursting with energy”. Xu and colleagues (2022) reported good reliability (higher than .80) in the Chinese context. In the present study, Cronbach’s α is .88 and .92.…”

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Work Resilience Scale

Liu

Meng

et al. 2023

European Journal of Psychological Assessment

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This study aims to investigate the psychometric properties of the WRS-C (Work Resilience Scale – Chinese version) through two studies. In Study 1 (Sample 1: N = 463), we conducted an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and identified the two-factor solution representing work resilience after translating the Work Resilience Scale (WRS) into Chinese. In Study 2, the psychometric properties of the WRS-C were investigated in two samples (Sample 2: N = 477; Sample 3: N = 374). The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) confirms a two-factor structure. Furthermore, the WRS-C shows measurement invariance across groups by gender, age, job tenure, and education level. Furthermore, the results provide evidence for the convergent and concurrent validity of the WRS-C. In addition, its predictive validity has been demonstrated through its associations with mental health outcomes, performance outcomes, and attitude outcomes. Overall, the WRS-C is a reliable and valid instrument in the Chinese context, which can be utilized in future research and practice.

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Validation of Work Need Satisfaction Scales Among Chinese Working Adults: A Psychology of Working Theory Perspective

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Work Needs Satisfaction Scale- Spanish Version: Psychometric Properties and Validity Evidence

Work Needs Satisfaction Scale- Spanish Version: Psychometric Properties and Validity Evidence

Work Volition Scale for Chinese Working Adults: A Cross-Cultural Validation Study

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