Utrecht Work Engagement Scale in Dominican TeachersDimensionality, reliability, and validity

  1. José M. Tomás 1
  2. Saturnino de los Santos 2
  3. Sylvia Georgieva 1
  4. Sara Enrique 1
  5. Irene Fernández 1
  1. 1 Universitat de València
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    Universitat de València

    Valencia, España

    ROR https://ror.org/043nxc105

  2. 2 Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo
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    Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo, República Dominicana

    ROR https://ror.org/05478zz46

Journal:
Revista de psicología del trabajo y de las organizaciones = Journal of work and organizational psychology

ISSN: 1576-5962

Year of publication: 2018

Volume: 34

Issue: 2

Pages: 89-93

Type: Article

DOI: 10.5093/JWOP2018A11 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

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Abstract

Work engagement is described by dedication, vigor, and absorption. The most widely used measure of engagement is the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES), intended to measure engagement for any occupational group. This research aims to study psychometric properties of the UWES for its use in the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean Spanish-speaking countries. The Composite Reliability Index (CRI) as well as alphas were calculated, indicating good internal consistency. Confirmatory factor analyses were carried out to test its dimensionality. Both tested models showed extremely good fit to the data, which called for model comparison. The three-factor solution was retained as the one showing the best relative fit. However, the three dimensions of the scale were largely correlated, providing evidence for some overlapping. Regarding criterion-related validity, the three factors were correlated as expected with the three dimensions of burnout, working climate, and working conditions.

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