The dimensionality of the general work stress scale: A hierarchical exploratory factor analysis
SA Journal of Industrial Psychology
| Field | Value | |
| Title | The dimensionality of the general work stress scale: A hierarchical exploratory factor analysis | |
| Creator | De Bruin, Gideon P | |
| Description | This study examined the dimensionality or factor structure of the General Work Stress Scale (GWSS), which is a brief measure of subjectively experienced or felt work stress. The responses of two independent groups of adult workers were subjected to maximum likelihood factor analysis. In both groups a three factor solution provided the best fit with the data. A higher order factor analysis with an orthogonal Schmid-Leiman transformation showed that in both groups, responses to the items are dominated by a general factor, which might be labelled General Work Stress. Three minor group factors were identified: a motivational factor reflected by a desire to leave the organisation, an affective factor reflected by a tendency to worry, and a cognitive factor reflected by concentration and attentional difficulties. Overall, the results provide support for the construct validity of the GWSS as a measure of subjectively experienced work stress. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2006-10-29 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajip.v32i4.250 | |
| Source | SA Journal of Industrial Psychology; Vol 32, No 4 (2006) 2071-0763 0258-5200 | |
| Language | eng | |
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