Psychometrics and standardization of quality of work life scale (QWLS)

This study was undertaken on 536 teaching and non-teaching staff in academic settingsto determine the psychometric characteristics i.e. reliability and validity of a bilingual (English and Hindi) Quality of Work Life scale. Cronbach's Alpha of the scale was found 0.92, which is very high. Content validity of the scale was verified by a number of expert, academicians and professionals. Using a more structured method, exploratory factor analysis was carried out and eight factors emerged in the analysis. In summing up all eight factors explained 57.71% of the total variance which confirms the high factorial/construct validity. Further, inter-factorial correlations among sub dimensions of quality of work life found highlysignificant. It can be concluded that the present piece of research work confirm high reliability and validity of quality of work life scale. Conclusion drawn, implications and suggestions for future research proposed.