Analysis

The Psychological Safety Scale – Check is used to evaluate the sense of psychological safety that employees feel within an organization, through dimensions such as freedom of expression, support, error management, and transparency in communication.

Purpose

The purpose of the scale is to measure employees’ sense of psychological safety, helping managers and human resource professionals identify areas that need improvement and promote a work environment that encourages open communication and creativity.

Calibration

The scale includes a series of statements to which participants are asked to respond using a Likert scale, ranging from “1 = Strongly Disagree” to “5 = Strongly Agree.”

References

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