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Psychometric properties of Spector’s job satisfaction survey in the Iranian population
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Ali Akbar اکبریتبار   , Hamidreza مکرمی , Morteza نظیفی , Amid رهی , Ehsane میرکماندار , Medhi حسین پوری |
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Abstract: (17450 Views) |
| Introduction: Job satisfaction is one of the important variables in the evaluation of
work health. Job satisfaction survey developed by Paul Spector to measure this
variable in job settings. The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric
properties of Spector’s Job Satisfaction (JSS) Survey in Iran. Materials and Methods: In this study,
Spector’s questionnaire was translated in Persian languge. A sample of 415
employees in Kerman (Iran) hospitals participated in this study and filled out
the questionnaires. Results: Cronbach’s alpha reliability analysis showed
appropriate item-total correlations for subscales and a good total scale
internal consistency. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) identified 6 factors
in participants’ reponses which could explain 65.44 percent of the total
variance altogether. Conclusion: EFA identified dimensions of
pay, promotion, supervision, coworkers, nature of work, and communication.
These findings showed that JSS has a good construct validity and internal
consistency. Persian translation of JSS is a reliable and valid measure to
assess job satisfaction in Iran |
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| Keywords: Job satisfaction, Questionnaires, Factor analysis, Statistical, Psychometric |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
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Received: 2012/07/19 | Accepted: 2013/04/8 | Published: 2013/04/8
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