Analysis

The General Nordic Questionnaire (QPSNordic) was designed to assess various aspects of occupational psychosocial health and organizational culture within Scandinavian contexts. It is used to document psychosocial factors at work and to evaluate their impact on employees’ health and well-being.

Objective

The objective of the questionnaire is to provide a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial working conditions and to help organizations identify areas in need of improvement.

Scoring

The scale covers the following areas: Work Environment, Job Demands, Job Control, Social Support, Management and Leadership, Development and Training. Scoring is typically performed using a five-point Likert scale (from “Never” to “Always” or “Not at all” to “Very much”).

References

Dallner, M., Elo, A. L., Gamberale, F., Hottinen, V., Knardahl, S., Lindström, K., … & Ørhede, E. (2000). Validation of the General Nordic Questionnaire (QPSNordic) for psychological and social factors at work. Nordic Council of Ministers.
Kristensen, T. S., Hannerz, H., Høgh, A., & Borg, V. (2005). The Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire—a tool for the assessment and improvement of the psychosocial work environment. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 31(6), 438–449.
Karasek, R., & Theorell, T. (1990). Healthy Work: Stress, Productivity, and the Reconstruction of Working Life. Basic Books.