Abstract

MILLAN, Anthony; CALVANESE, Nicolina  and  D'AUBETERRE, María Eugenia. Psychometric properties of the Questionnaire of Working Conditions (qCT) in a Multi-occupational Venezuelan Sample. CES Psicol [online]. 2013, vol.6, n.2, pp.28-52. ISSN 2011-3080.

This research work aimed to establish the number of factor models underlying the Working Conditions Questionnaire (Blanch, Sahagún and Cervantes, 2010) that assesses the psychosocial components of the environment at work place. Its methodological justification is focused on the accuracy of the instrument, to clarify psychosocial aspects of work that affect employees' health and performance; as well as to determine the psychometric properties of the instrument in the country. The 2-phase method of Anderson , Gerbing and Boomsma was used to solve the error of factorial indeterminacy Exploratory Factor Analysis, and evaluate level adjustment models. Finally, two factor models were determined viable, the theoretical model obtained the highest number of indicators in the confirmatory stage setting and a good relation with the psychological well-being indicator. It is suggested items standardization, calculating weighted score obtained from confirmed factors, and reducing the scale response.

Keywords : Working Conditions; Psychometric Properties; Psychometrics; Construct Validation; Validation Criteria; Test Validity.

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