Scale Analysis

The Occupational Hardiness Questionnaire (OHQ) was developed by M. Jimenez, E. Garrosa, R. Munor, and M. Blanco in 2014 to measure resilience and determination among employees. The first reference to hardiness as a personal resource against the effects of negative or stressful events on health was made by S. Kobasa in 1979, specifically identifying it as a buffer against occupational stress. Since then, the concept has generated significant interest, with numerous efforts made to clarify its content.

Objective

The Occupational Hardiness Questionnaire was created to measure how much resilience an employee has in their daily work life and their ability to adapt to changes in their schedule. It is divided into three subscales:
Commitment (resilience)
Control
Challenge

Scoring of the Questions

Participants are asked to respond to 17 items, reflecting on their own reactions related to their work, using a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree).

Statistical Analysis

The scale yields a total score by summing all item responses, ranging from 17 to 85, with higher scores indicating greater occupational hardiness and stronger willingness to engage with work-related demands.

Validity and Reliability

The results demonstrated appropriate validity and reliability, with Cronbach’s alpha values ranging from 0.81 to 0.87. In addition, a 4-week retest indicated satisfactory temporal stability across the subscales.

References

Authors: M. Jimenez, E. Garrosa, R. Munor, and M. Blanco (2014)
Tags: Occupational Hardiness Questionnaire [OHQ], occupational resilience, reliability, questionnaire analysis