An Evaluation of the Response Format and Scale Structure of the Job Diagnostic Survey

Bibliographic Data

ID9891303
AuthorsSamuel B Green (0000-0002-6136-6204, Auburn University, corresponding author), Achilles A Armenakis (Auburn Technical Assistance Center, 2232 Haley Center, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36830.), Larry D Marbert (Auburn Technical Assistance Center, Auburn University; The Miami-Herald Publishing Company, Miami, Florida.), Arthur G Bedeian (0000-0002-4364-7109, Auburn University)
Year1979
Volume32
Issue2
Pages181-188
Publication date1979-02-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHuman Relations (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0018-7267 • E-ISSN: 1741-282X
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/001872677903200206
OpenAlexW2131885331
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited6

This research deals with an investigation of the factor structure of the Job Diagnostic Survey. Textile operatives (n = 114) in a southeastern textile plant completed the JDS. Factor analyses produced substantially different results than have appeared in the literature. Further correlational analyses revealed that the format used in collecting the data may be partially responsible for the different factor structures which have been found for the various types of workers. The researchers conclude that a simplification of the format may be needed

Cartography · Factor (programming language · Geography · Scale (ratio · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Occupational Health and Safety Research · Psychology · Psychometric Methodologies and Testing

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