The Multidimensional Workaholism Scale in a Korean Population: A Cross-Cultural Validation Study

IF 2.8 2区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED

Journal of Career Assessment Pub Date : 2021-09-06 DOI:10.1177/10690727211039957

Nanhee Kim, Jinsoo Choi, Yonguk Park, Y. Sohn

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Abstract

This study aimed to provide a reliable and valid measure of workaholism for Korean workers. We translated the Multidimensional Workaholism Scale (MWS) into Korean and validated it with a sample of 1020 full-time Korean employees. An exploratory factor analysis revealed a four-factor solution (Study 1; N = 524), and a confirmatory analysis further demonstrated good model fit of the four-factor structure (Study 2; N = 496). The scale’s concurrent and construct validity was supported by positive correlations with other existing measures of workaholism, emotional exhaustion, and work–family conflict (WFC) and by a negative correlation with psychological detachment. Moreover, the MWS demonstrated a moderate association with work engagement, but no significant association with job satisfaction. It further showed significant incremental validity in predicting emotional exhaustion and WFC. The findings support the Korean MWS version’s reliability and validity for measuring workaholism among Korean employees. Theoretical implications for the workaholism literature and practical implications for corporate counselors and human resource practitioners are discussed.

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韩国人多维工作狂量表:跨文化验证研究

本研究旨在为韩国工人提供一种可靠有效的工作狂测量方法。我们将多维工作狂量表（MWS）翻译成韩语，并以1020名全职韩国员工为样本进行验证。探索性因素分析揭示了四因素解决方案（研究1；N=524），验证性分析进一步证明了四因素结构的良好模型拟合（研究2；N=496）。该量表的同时有效性和结构有效性与工作狂、情绪衰竭和工作-家庭冲突（WFC）的其他现有测量呈正相关，并与心理超然呈负相关。此外，MWS表现出与工作投入度的适度关联，但与工作满意度没有显著关联。它在预测情绪衰竭和WFC方面进一步显示出显著的增量有效性。研究结果支持了韩国MWS版本在衡量韩国员工工作狂方面的可靠性和有效性。讨论了工作狂文学的理论意义和对企业顾问和人力资源从业者的实践意义。

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Journal of Career Assessment PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED-

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6.10

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Career Assessment publishes methodologically sound, empirically based studies focusing on the process and techniques by which counselors and others gain understanding of the individual faced with the necessity of making informed career decisions. The term career assessment, as used in this journal, covers the various techniques, tests, inventories, rating scales, interview schedules, surveys, and direct observational methods used in scientifically based practice and research to provide an improved understanding of career decision-making. The focus is not just testing, but all those means developed and used to assess and evaluate individuals and environments in the field of career counseling and development.