Analysis

The Work Stress Scale is a tool designed to assess the levels of pressure experienced by employees in their workplace. Work-related stress may arise from various factors such as job demands, relationships with colleagues, and support from supervisors.

Purpose

The aim of the scale is to identify the factors that contribute to workplace stress and to evaluate the intensity of stress experienced by employees.

Scoring

The scale uses questionnaires with Likert scales, where participants rate statements related to their work experience from 1 (Not at all) to 5 (Very much), with higher scores indicating higher levels of stress.

References

Lazarus, R. S., & Folkman, S. (1984). Stress, Appraisal, and Coping. Springer Publishing Company.
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Cox, T., & Griffiths, A. (1995). The Nature and Measurement of Work Stress: Theory and Practice. Routledge.
Cooper, C. L., & Marshall, J. (1976). Occupational Stress: A Study of the Stress Experienced by British Workers. Journal of Occupational Psychology, 49(1), 57-68.