Analysis

The Protestant Work Ethic Scale was developed to measure individuals’ perceptions and beliefs regarding the value of work and productivity, as these are embedded in the Protestant work ethic. The Protestant work ethic maintains that work is morally imperative and essential for personal and social well-being. The scale assesses various dimensions of work ethic, such as the value of work, self-discipline and diligence, avoidance of idleness, and self-reliance.

Purpose

The purpose of the scale is to measure the extent to which individuals adopt the values of the Protestant work ethic, providing valuable insights for understanding work attitudes and behaviors.

Scoring

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

Mirels, H. L., & Garrett, J. B. (1971). The Protestant Ethic as a personality variable. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 36(1), 40-44.
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Niles, F. S. (1999). Toward a cross-cultural understanding of work-related beliefs. Human Relations, 52(7), 855-867.