Psychometric Properties of the Iranian Version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9)
Subject Areas : EducationalKeywords: teachers, Ardabil, Psychometric properties, work engagement,
Abstract :
The aim of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of short form of Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9) in part of the Iran society . Research method of this study was cross-sectional and correlational. The study population consisted of all female and male high school teachers of Ardabill in city in 2011-12 (1390-91 s.c . ). Data were collected from 280 teachers (142 females and 138 males ) that were selected by multistage cluster sampling . The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-9 items , Maslach & Jackson (1981) burnout scale and Churchill , Ford & walker (1976) job satisfaction scale, were used for data collection. The results showed that the three energy , dedication and absorption dimensions of UWES-9 based on Cronbach's alpha coefficient have the internal consistency . Evaluations of content, convergent and divergent validates of UWES-9 was also confirmed the scales' validity. Results from exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis showed that in the Iranian version of UWES-9 , as in the original form appears the three related but distinct dimensions of energy , dedication and absorption. Based on this confidence about UWES-9 accuracy in work engagement assessment, its application in researches related to work engagement is recommended.
