Despite widespread use, questions remain about the dimensionality of the 9item utrecht work engagement scale uwes 9. The construct validity of the utrecht work engagement scale. Educators are finding instruments to measure students engagement in order to develop strategies to improve it. The purpose of this study was to conduct an item response theory analysis of the japanese version of the utrecht work engagement scale for students translated by authors. Educational institutions play an important role in encouraging students engagement with course work. Structural equation modelling was used to validate both the 9item and the 17item utrecht work engagement scale. Uwes utrecht work engagement scale preliminary manual. Schaufeli et al 2002 utrecht work engagement scale uwes 17 2. This study investigated the factor structure and factorial group and time invariance of the 17item and 9item versions of the utrecht work engagement scale uwes. Pdf uwes utrecht work engagement scale preliminary. The most common version being the uwes9, a scale with 9 questions, which is translated into. Survey questions focus on 4 indicators, from which the engagement of the employees can be measured. Abstractindividuals performance at work is determined to a certain extent on how engaged they are with the work they are doing.
Hence, the items that consti tute the uwes3 are highly representative for the pool of 9 items they were drawn from. Examining the psychometric properties of the utrecht work. This brief report examines the withinnetwork construct validity of the uwes9s in a. Using five national samples from finland n 22,117, japan n 1,968, the netherlands n 38,278, belgiumflanders n 5,062. The mean correlations of the single items of the uwes3 with the total score of the uwes9 are quite similar across countries as well, ranging from. Association of goal orientation with work engagement and.
Hence, we wrote this testmanual of the utrecht work engagement scale uwes. The second measure of engagement as a psychological presence is the 17item utrecht work engagement scale uwes, which was later shortened to 9 items schaufeli et al. The utrecht work engagement scale uwes is the most widely used instrument to measure engagement within the workplace by assessing an independent construct labeled work engagement composed by the. Hence a reliable and valid instrument must be used to accurately measure work engagement.
So far, only international consultancy firms performed such national comparisons. Frontiers the utrecht work engagement scale for students. Utrecht work engagement scalestudent forms uwessf eric. To examine the association of work engagement among staff midwives with their ages, marital status and work engagement. Survey questions focus on 4 indicators, from which the engagement. This study investigated the psychometric properties of the hebrew version of the utrecht work engagement scale uwes 9 by using a sample of israeli n 252 whitecollar employees. Schaufeli and his colleagues argue rather than a momentary and specific state, engagement refers. The utrecht work engagement scale and the brief inventory of emotional intelligence for senior citizens eqi20m were used for their evaluation. Utrecht work engagement scale uwes was developed by schaufeli, martinez et al. Data were collected in 10 different countries n 14,521, and results indicated that the original 17item utrecht work engagement scale. Test forms and manuals of the utrecht work engagement scale uwes in various languages.
Testing the factorial validity of the utrecht work engagement scale on a sample of polish employees. It can be measured using a valid and reliable selfreporting questionnaire the uwes utrecht work engagement scale. The measurement of work engagement with a short questionnaire. The reliability and validity of the uwes is documented is. Furthermore, the study explored the rankorder stability of work engagement. Investigation of psychometric properties of uwess student. But the uwessf was only used in the scope of two different studies. Selfreport questionnaires including the leiden quality of work questionnaire for nurses, goal orientation questionnaire, maslach burnout inventory and utrecht work engagement scale. Functioning of the utrecht work engagement scale among men.
The utrecht work engagement scale for students uwes9s. The sample was comprised of 2126 nurses with a mean age of 31. This study examines the concept of volunteer work engagement in a sample of 334 community health workers in bonthe district, sierra leone. The findings henceforth, conclude that uwes17 is construct is robust in assessing work engagement amongst the while collar employees working in the education sector of malaysia. This page is divided into multiple subsections which can be accessed by scrolling down or jumping via the submenu below. Using five national samples from finland n 22,117, japan n 1,968. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The utrecht work engagement scale uwes, specifically the version adapted to spanish by valdez and ron, was used to evaluate engagement. Psychometric evaluation of the utrecht work engagement. The chinese version of uwes, translated by zhang and gan 2005, includes three subscales vigour, dedication. The original version of the utrecht work engagement scale has17 items that are scored on a 7point likert scale indicating the frequency with which engagement at work happens in the situations described in each item 0 indicates never and 6 always. Validation of the utrecht work engagement scale uwes in.
An ultrashort measure for work engagement european. The factors vigor and concentration have six items each and the factor dedication has 5 items. The aim of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the serbian versions of the. Engagement is defined as a positive, fulfilling, workrelated state of mind that is. Work engagement in professional nursing practice is critically important to consider when addressing key challenges of health systems, including the global nursing shortage, pressures to reduce health care spending, and increasing demands for quality care and positive outcomes for patients. Validity and reliability of the utrecht work engagement scale. The job demandsresources model is one of the most often used models to explain engagement. Work engagement was assessed using the preliminary nepalese version of the utrecht work engagement scale uwesn comprising three subscalesdimensions assessing vigor, dedication and absorption. The current study introduces an ultra short, 3item version of the utrecht work engagement scale. In short, our results provide empirical support for structural validity of the spanish uwes in multi. Validating the utrecht work engagement scale sciencedirect. Rather than individual levels of work engagement, mean levels of work engagement of the countrys workforce are analyzed.
Review open access why japanese workers show low work. Shortened version utrecht work engagement scale9 uwes9. Pdf the measurement of work engagement with a short. The short version of the german utrecht work engagement scalestudent survey. Construct validation of 17item utrecht university work. One of these kutsal, 2009, involved 657 high school students and used the 15 item form, naming it the utrecht school devotion scale usds in order to benefit from the scale. Work engagement as a predictor of health is an emerging concept in occupational science and the utrecht work engagement scale uwes is the most popular work engagement measurement tool. A confirmatory factor analysis of the utrecht work engagement. Using five national samples from finland n 22,117, japan n 1,968, the netherlands n 38,278, belgium n 5,062, and spain n 10,040 its internal consistency and factorial validity visavis validated measures of burnout, workaholism, and job. The uwess is the student version of the most widely used instrument to assess work engagement, the utrecht work engagement scale uwes. This study investigated the psychometric properties of the hebrew version of the utrecht work engagement scale. Psychometric properties of the hebrew version of the.
The utrecht work engagement scale created by wilmar b. This form of engagement is measured using the uwes, or utrecht work engagement scale. Jun 17, 2011 indeed, having a valid and standardized measurement tool of work engagement in the chinese context is essential to facilitate a better understanding of work engagement among chinese workers. In this study, the psychometric properties of the italian version of the utrecht work engagement scale uwes 9 were investigated by using two samples of italian n 668 and dutch n 22 whitecollar employees. Questionnaires, particularly the utrecht work engagement scale uwes17, are an almost standard method by which to measure work engagement. Keywords construct validity, uwes, work engagement, utrecht work engagement scale. Relationship of high work engagement among staff midwives. This study aims to test the validity and reliability of the utrecht work engagement scale uwes. In addition a short form and a student version are available. Little is known about the factor structure of the utrecht work engagement scale for students among chinese nursing students. The uwess is the student version of the most widely used. Psychometric properties of the russian version of the. The 9item utrecht work engagement scale uwes9 1, 3 is a concise and widely used measure of work. Nevertheless, we did not want to wait any longer with publishing some important psychometric details since many colleagues.
The utrecht work engagement scale for students uwes. A novel construct to measure employees technologyrelated experiences of well being. The utrecht work engagement scale for students has been used internationally to assess students academic engagement, but it has not been analyzed via item response theory. For instance, the shortened 9item version showed good factorial validity, albeit. In addition to reliability analyses, we also conducted a series of multiplegroup confirmatory factor analyses of the uwes9. Student engagement is associated with numerous positive consequences. Emotional intelligence components as predictors of engagement. The present study investigated the measurement accuracy of the japanese and the original dutch versions of the utrecht work engagement scale 9item version, uwes9 and the comparability of this scale between both countries. With regard to mental health problems, research on dentists and physicians suggests that what is meant by burnout is a depressive syndrome. This paper is the first to analyze differences in work engagement across countries using a wellvalidated measure and representative samples from thirtyfive european countries. Examples of emotional symptoms of occupational burnout include a lack of interest in the work being done, a decrease in work performance levels, feelings of helplessness, and trouble sleeping. Utrecht occupational health psychology unit, utrecht university. The most often used instrument to measure engagement is the utrecht work engagement scale uwes, which has been validated across the world and shows good psychometric properties.
By downloading tests on this page you accept the conditions stated on this page. Our purpose was the psychometric evaluation of the german version of the utrecht work engagement scale9 uwes9, a selfassessment tool measuring workrelated resources consisting of 9 items. The utrecht work engagement scale uwes is the most frequently used measure of work engagement. Schaufeli and his colleagues argue rather than a momentary and specific state, engagement. Even with these shortened versions there is conflicting evidence as to whether the scale is. Psychometric properties of the hebrew version of the utrecht. An exploration of managers and leaders using coaching skills. Work engagement was measured with the chinese version of the uwes translated by zhang and gan 14. Dec 29, 2011 the utrecht work engagement scale can be used for free for noncommercial research. Work engagement may be defined as a positive and fulfilling psychological state associated with both affective response and mental arousal. The present study investigated the measurement accuracy of the japanese and the original dutch versions of the utrecht work engagement scale 9item version, uwes9 and the comparability of this scale. Adaptation and validation of the brazilian version of the. The current study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the chinese version of the utrecht work engagement scale uwesc.
A high level of work engagement represents positively oriented psychological capacities in the workplace such as high energy levels, mental resilience, enthusiasm, strong connection to the environment and being engrossed by ones work 2. The student version of utrecht work engagement scale uwess is increasingly being employed to assess student engagement without sufficient evidence for its validity, reliability and generalizability across cultures. Pdf the utrecht work engagement scale for students uwes. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the utrecht work engagement scale uwes and the oldenburg burnout inventory olbi within a cement factory. Measuring work engagement among community health workers. The aim of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the serbian versions of the uwes17 and uwes9.
Work engagement is assumed to be negatively related to burnout. Testforms and manuals of the dutch workaholism scale. This study aims to test the validity and reliability of the utrecht work engagement scale uwes in the malaysian culture. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Work engagement and burnout exhaustion, cynicism, and professional efficacy were assessed by the utrecht work engagement scale and the maslach burnout inventorygeneral survey, respectively. Keywords construct validity, uwes, work engagement, utrecht work engagement scale, malaysia. Aug 01, 2014 this critical synthesis package contains. Dimensionality of the 9item utrecht work engagement scale. The utrecht work engagement scale uwes was designed by schaufeli and bakker 2004b. How engaged are the employees with their job and how far are they willing to go to ensure the success of their. Comparison of the job engagement scale and the utrecht work engagement scale the study of employee engagement i. The current study assessed the measurement invariance for data from the short version of the utrecht work engagement scale uwes9 for the generational cohort groups of boomers and millennials within the leisure and hospitality industry.
The three aspects of work engagement vigor, dedication and absorption are assessed by the utrecht work engagement scale uwes, which is currently available in 20 languages and can be used freely for noncommercial purposes. The scoring and evaluation of the short scale is the same as the original scale, and the internal consistency coefficients for the subscales of the short form are. The construct validity of the utrecht work engagement. The current study introduces an ultrashort, 3item version of the utrecht work engagement scale. Item response theory irt was applied to the data from japan n 2,339 and the netherlands n,406. The utrecht work engagement scale short version uwes9 is a 9item measure of vigor, dedication, and absorption, with three items per factor. Validation of the utrecht work engagement scale uwes in the. Job involvement employee engagement, or work engagement, is a concept that is generally viewed as managing discretionary effort, that is, when employees have choices, they will act in a way that furthers their organizations interests. The original version of the uwes is a 17item scale 4 consisting of. Structural equation modelling was used to validate both the 9item and the 17item utrecht work engagement scale uwes9 and uwes17, respectively. An adaptation of the utrecht work engagement scale uwes for the sports environment universitas psychologica v. Oct 16, 2017 work engagement is defined as a positive, affectivemotivational state of work related wellbeing characterized by vigor, dedication and absorption. A novel construct to measure employees technologyrelated experiences of wellbeing. However, despite its popularity, the uwes is not free from controversy concerning its factorial validity.
Validation of nepalese version of utrecht work engagement. This article is published with open access at abstract background work engagement is a positive workrelated. About frontiers institutional membership books news frontiers social media. Transformational leadership transformational leadership has an additive effect on followers to do more than originally intended by 1 making them aware of the importance of task outcomes, 2 inducing them to transcend their own self interests for the sake of the. Based on a sample of 179 patients with hematological malignancies in inpatient and rehabilitative oncological settings, we tested the dimensional structure by. Measuring work engagement among community health workers in. The purpose of this study was to conduct an item response theory analysis of the japanese version of the utrecht work engagement scale. Work engagement bakker major reference works wiley. Educational and psychological measurement, 66, 701716 simpson,m. Using five national samples from finland n 22,117, japan n 1,968, the. This scale is made up of 17 items, which are answered on a sevenpoint likerttype scale where 0 is never and 6 is always.
An engaged employee is a person who is fully involved in, and enthusiastic about, his or her work. Schaufeli is used in order to measure the engagement levels of the employees. The results revealed the existence of significant differences in engagement depending on the sex of the nursing professionals. This test manual is preliminary, which means that our work on the uwes is still in progress. Psychometric properties of the italian version of the utrecht. Item response theory analysis of the utrecht work engagement. Schaufeli et al, 2002 utrecht work engagement scale uwes17 2. It will examine the factorial structure of the russian language version. This article reports on the development of a short questionnaire to measure work engagement a positive work related state of fulfillment that is characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption. Measuring employee engagement the right way aihr analytics.
1308 1031 1316 288 1230 1269 767 197 1170 1558 975 48 1278 218 840 944 86 1192 1176 1380 720 6 770 1232 752 1256 768 1229 1319 961 1168 437 199 72 1361 634 900