Peter C Winwood1, Rochelle Colon, Kath McEwen. 1. From the School of Psychology (Dr Winwood), Social Work and Social Policy, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia; and Hurn/McEwen HR Consultants (Ms Colon and Ms McEwen).
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To develop an effective measure of resilience at work for use in individual work-related performance and emotional distress contexts. METHODS: Two separate cross-sectional studies investigated: (1) exploratory factor analysis of 45 items putatively underpinning workplace resilience among 397 participants and (2) confirmatory factor analysis of resilience measure derived from Study 1 demonstrating a credible model of interaction, with performance outcome variables among 194 participants. RESULTS: A 20-item scale explaining 67% of variance, measuring seven aspects of workplace resilience, which are teachable and capable of conscious development, was achieved. A credible model of relationships with work engagement, sleep, stress recovery, and physical health was demonstrated in the expected directions. CONCLUSION: The new scale shows considerable promise as a reliable instrument for use in the area of employee support and development.
OBJECTIVE: To develop an effective measure of resilience at work for use in individual work-related performance and emotional distress contexts. METHODS: Two separate cross-sectional studies investigated: (1) exploratory factor analysis of 45 items putatively underpinning workplace resilience among 397 participants and (2) confirmatory factor analysis of resilience measure derived from Study 1 demonstrating a credible model of interaction, with performance outcome variables among 194 participants. RESULTS: A 20-item scale explaining 67% of variance, measuring seven aspects of workplace resilience, which are teachable and capable of conscious development, was achieved. A credible model of relationships with work engagement, sleep, stress recovery, and physical health was demonstrated in the expected directions. CONCLUSION: The new scale shows considerable promise as a reliable instrument for use in the area of employee support and development.
Authors: Lizandra Santos Vieira; Wagner de Lara Machado; Daiane Dal Pai; Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza Magnago; Karina de Oliveira Azzolin; Juliana Petri Tavares Journal: Rev Lat Am Enfermagem Date: 2022