Work-Related Depression, Anxiety, and Irritation Scale [WRDAIS-10]

Description

The Work-Related Depression, Anxiety, and Irritation Scale (WRDAIS-10) is designed to assess forms of psychological distress directly related to work. It focuses on three main dimensions: depression, anxiety, and irritation. Participants rate their emotional and psychological reactions to their job using a Likert-type response scale.

Purpose

The WRDAIS-10 aims to examine how the work environment and job demands contribute to depression, anxiety, and irritability. It may also provide useful information for organizational decisions intended to reduce the negative psychological effects of work on employees.

Scoring and Analysis

Scores may be calculated as an overall measure of work-related psychological distress or separately for depression, anxiety, and irritation. Data can be analyzed using descriptive statistics, factor analysis, and regression analysis.

Reliability and Validity

Psychometric evaluation may include Cronbach’s alpha, validity testing, and test-retest reliability to examine internal consistency, measurement accuracy, and score stability over time.

Use

The WRDAIS-10 may be applied in organizational research, occupational health, and workplace well-being assessments to identify areas of psychological distress and support interventions aimed at improving employees’ mental well-being.

References

Schaufeli, W. B., & Bakker, A. B. (2004). Job demands, job resources, and their relationship with burnout and engagement: A multi-sample study. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 25(3), 293–315.

Karasek, R. A. (1979). Job demands, job decision latitude, and mental strain: Implications for job redesign. Administrative Science Quarterly, 24(2), 285–308.

Lazarus, R. S., & Folkman, S. (1984). Stress, appraisal, and coping. Springer Publishing Company.