Analysis

The Swedish Demand-Control-Support Questionnaire (SDCSQ) is based on the Demand-Control-Support (DCS) model, which was developed to examine the relationship between job demands, the level of control employees have over their work, and the support they receive. The DCS model analyzes three core dimensions: Demands (workload and intensity, time pressure), Control (autonomy and decision-making latitude), and Support (from colleagues and management).

Purpose

The purpose of the questionnaire is to analyze how job demands, the control an employee exercises, and the support received affect the employee’s health and well-being.

Scoring

The questionnaire consists of several items across the three main dimensions. Responses are typically rated on a Likert scale ranging from “1 = Strongly Disagree” to “5 = Strongly Agree.” Scores are calculated for each dimension and analyzed to determine overall job strain and the level of support provided in the workplace.

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