Analysis

The General Job Satisfaction Scale assesses employees’ overall satisfaction with their work, taking into account various factors that contribute to the work experience, such as the work environment, pay, relationships with colleagues, job role, and professional development.

Objective

The objective of the scale is to provide an overall measurement of employees’ satisfaction with their work. This assessment helps organizations understand their employees’ views and feelings, and identify areas that need improvement in order to enhance satisfaction and commitment.

Calibration

Calibration is carried out using a Likert scale, where participants rate their agreement with various statements related to job satisfaction.

References

Brayfield, A. H., & Rothe, H. F. (1951). An Index of Job Satisfaction. Journal of Applied Psychology, 35(5), 307–311.
Judge, T. A., & Bono, J. E. (2001). Relationship of Core Self-Evaluations Traits—Self-Esteem, Generalized Self-Efficacy, Locus of Control, and Emotional Stability—with Job Satisfaction and Job Performance: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Applied Psychology, 86(1), 80–92.
Locke, E. A. (1976). The Nature and Causes of Job Satisfaction. In M. D. Dunnette (Ed.), Handbook of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (pp. 1297–1349). Rand McNally.