Generic Job Satisfaction Scale: Psychometric Qualities of the Version Adapted to Portuguese

Abstract

The aim of this study was to adapt Macdonald & MacIntyre’s Generic Job Satisfaction Scale for use with Brazilian workers. The study used a sample of 681 workers ( M age =34.20 years; SD =8.5) from the Brazilian Southeast, of whom 63% were male. The exploratory factor analysis indicated a one-dimensional structure and confirmatory analyses showed that a re-specified model was the one that presented the most satisfactory fit. The scale presented evidence of adequate convergent validity (AVE=0.72) and discriminant validity (√AVE=0.85). Positive correlations with organizational commitment and civility, as well as negative correlations with intentions to quit, corroborated the criterion validity. The reliability indices obtained (composite reliability=0.75, and ω =0.77) demonstrate the adequate internal consistency and composite reliability of the instrument. The adapted scale presents evidence of reliability and validity, which makes it suitable for use with Brazilian populations.