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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to validate a psychometric instrument among French workers for assessing the meaning of work. Following an empirical framework, a two-step procedure consisted of exploring and then validating the scale among distinctive samples. The consequent Meaning of Work Inventory is a 15-item scale based on a four-factor model, and assesses the importance, understanding, direction, and purpose of work. The results indicate that this instrument is reliable for assessing the meaning of work in the French context. Implications for career counseling practices are discussed.

Details

Title
Development and validation of the meaning of work inventory among French workers
Author
Arnoux-nicolas, Caroline 1 ; Sovet, Laurent 1 ; Lhotellier, Lin 1 ; Bernaud, Jean-luc 1 

 Centre de Recherche sur le Travail et le Développement, EA 4132, Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, Paris, France 
Pages
165-185
Publication year
2017
Publication date
Jul 2017
Publisher
Springer Nature B.V.
ISSN
0251-2513
e-ISSN
1573-1782
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1908697053
Copyright
International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance is a copyright of Springer, 2017.