Utrecht Work Engagement Scale--Japanese Version

Shimazu, Akihito; Schaufeli, W.B.; Kosugi, Shotaro; Suzuki, Akio; Nashiwa, Hitomi; Kato, Akikazu; Sakamoto, Mitsumi; Irimajiri, Hirohiko; Amano, Shin; Hirohata, K.; Goto, Ryohei; Kitaoka-Higashiguchi, Kazuyo

doi:10.1037/t71405-000

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“…The nine-item Japanese version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) was used to assess work engagement 50) . The UWES consists of three subscales: vigor, dedication, and absorption.…”

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Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the psychological safety scale for workers

Ochiai

Otsuka

2021

Ind Health

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Although an increasing number of studies on psychological safety at workplaces has been conducted in both western and eastern countries, there are few empirically validated measures in Japan. Our purpose was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Japanese version of the Psychological Safety Scale. Japanese workers were invited to participate in online surveys at baseline and at one-month follow-up (N=320).The Psychological Safety Scale was translated into Japanese according to international guidelines. Social support at workplace, work engagement, organization-based selfesteem, organizational justice, and job satisfaction were measured. Cronbach's alphas and intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) were examined for reliability, and its validity was tested by confirmatory factor analysis and correlational analyses. The results of the survey showed that respondents were 287 at baseline and 236 at followup. Cronbach's alphas of the Psychological Safety Scale were 0.91 (baseline) and 0.88 (follow-up), and ICC was 0.87. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated a marginally acceptable fit. Overall, the Japanese Psychological Safety Scale had moderate to strong correlations with other scales. In conclusion, the Japanese version of the Psychological Safety Scale had acceptable levels of reliability and validity, and may be applicable for use in Japanese workers.

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Section: Work Engagementmentioning

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Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the psychological safety scale for workers

Ochiai

Otsuka

2021

Ind Health

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“…The scale has three dimensions: vigor (characterized by high levels of energy and mental resilience while working), dedication (being strongly involved in one's work and experiencing a sense of significance and pride), and absorption (being fully concentrated and happily engrossed in one's work). The internal validity of the scale is sufficiently high (α = 0.92) and the test-retest reliability with an interval of two months is 0.66 [28].…”

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“…Next, we considered work-related outcomes. To measure work engagement, this study used the Japanese version of the Utrecht Work Engagement scale (UWES-J) [28]. The scale has three dimensions: vigor (characterized by high levels of energy and mental resilience while working), dedication (being strongly involved in one's work and experiencing a sense of significance and pride), and absorption (being fully concentrated and happily engrossed in one's work).…”

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The Effects of Changes in Workplace Environment on Sedentary Behavior and Work Efficiency: A Natural Pre-Post Study

Wang

et al. 2020

Exerc Med

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History: Objectives: The workplace environment has an influence on the physical well-being of workers and their productivity. This study examined how sedentary time and work efficiency changed before and after an intervention to improve the ergonomics of a workplace environment. Methods: This study was designed as a natural pre-post study. Workers were evaluated 101 (77% men, mean [SD] age=44.6[9.8] years) after the intervention. The intervention included the addition of sitstand desks, fitness rooms, and rest areas at the workplace. The effect of the intervention was assessed after a period of three months. Sedentary behavior and physical activities were evaluated using triaxial accelerometers, body fat percentage and fat-free mass were calculated from body composition, and work engagement and work performance were evaluated through questionnaires. T-tests were used to compare the differences.

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“…This scale was developed by Schaufeli et al [7] and translated by Shimazu et al [15]. A shortened version of nine items is appropriate when this scale is translated into Japanese [15]. It consists of three subscales: 1) Vigor, 2) Dedication, and 3) Absorption.…”

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Work Engagement of Nursery School Nurses and Its Related Factors in Japan

Mochizuki¹,

Wakimizu²

2022

OJN

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Purpose: This study aimed to clarify nursery school nurses' work engagement and their pertinent related factors. Method: We conducted a survey of 136 nursery school nurses using an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire. Questionnaires were distributed to 186 people at licensed daycare centers in Ibaraki Prefecture. The following conclusions were obtained by analyzing 136 participants, excluding deficiencies: A multiple regression analysis (forced entry method) was performed. Results: The survey results show that most of the nurses in the nursery school were female, about 90% were married, and about 70% had children. Work engagement was generally high compared with other occupations. Moreover, it was influenced by their work-self balance (positive), the meaning of their work, and the leadership of bosses. It was suggested that there is a need for an environment where nurses can maintain a work-life balance, a place where childcare health activities can be carried out, and opportunities to participate in training and liaison meetings for nursery nurses to further enhance work engagement. Conclusion: It was influenced by work self-balance (positive), the meaning of their work, and boss leadership. It is suggested that nursery nurses further enhance their work engagement, and they need an environment where they can maintain a work-life balance, a place where they can engage in health activities in childcare, and opportunities for training and liaison meetings.

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Utrecht Work Engagement Scale--Japanese Version

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Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the psychological safety scale for workers

Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the psychological safety scale for workers

The Effects of Changes in Workplace Environment on Sedentary Behavior and Work Efficiency: A Natural Pre-Post Study

Work Engagement of Nursery School Nurses and Its Related Factors in Japan

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