Analysis

The Job-related Affective Well-being Scale (JAWS) assesses employees’ emotional state in relation to their work. This scale measures both positive and negative emotions experienced by employees during their job, providing a comprehensive understanding of their affective well-being in the workplace.

Objective

The goal of the scale is to record and evaluate the intensity and frequency of emotions experienced by employees due to their work. This helps in understanding the emotional dimension of the work experience and identifying factors affecting employees’ emotional well-being.

Calibration

The scale consists of statements describing various positive and negative emotions related to work. Participants respond using a Likert scale indicating how frequently they experience each emotion.

References

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