Measuring the Meaning of Meaningful Work
基于两项定性研究，开发并验证了一个多维度的有意义工作测量量表，涵盖内在自我发展、与他人团结、服务他人和表达全部潜能等维度，并通过探索性和验证性因子分析证明了其结构效度。
In this article we build on two in-depth qualitative studies to systematically develop and validate a comprehensive measure of meaningful work. This scale provides a multidimensional, process-oriented measure of meaningful work that captures the complexity of the construct. It measures the dimensions of “developing the inner self”; “unity with others”; “serving others” and “expressing full potential” and the dynamic tensions between these through items on “being versus doing” and “self versus others.” The scale also measures inspiration and it’s relationship to the existential need to be real and grounded. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses using multicultural samples from a broad range of occupations provide construct validity for the measure. Future research opportunities on the basis of our measure are outlined.