Work values: Development of a new three-dimensional structure based on confirmatory smallest space analysis

We tested the psychological structure of the work values ratings of 119,167 Canadian workers using confirmatory smallest space analysis (SSA). Contrary to our hypotheses, the SSA did not support a two-dimensional radex structure, but suggested a three-dimensional cylindrex structure composed of thre...

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Published in:Journal of organizational behavior 2010-10, Vol.31 (7), p.969-1002
Main Authors: Lyons, Sean T., Higgins, Chris A., Duxbury, Linda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Altruism
Applied psychology
Billing
Cultural values
Discriminant analysis
Employee motivation
Factor analysis
Modeling
Motivation
Observational research
Occupational psychology
Organizational behavior
Prestige
Studies
Work values
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Summary:We tested the psychological structure of the work values ratings of 119,167 Canadian workers using confirmatory smallest space analysis (SSA). Contrary to our hypotheses, the SSA did not support a two-dimensional radex structure, but suggested a three-dimensional cylindrex structure composed of three facets: (a) A modality facet comprised of four types of work values (cognitive, instrumental, social, and prestige) forming angular sectors of a circle; (b) a growth-orientation facet with growth-related work aspects located closest to the center of the circle and context-related work aspects located in the peripheral ring; and (c) a level of focus facet that divided the overall cylindrical structure into three separate vertical levels (individual, job/organizational, and societal). The findings extend the theory of work values by providing a richer typology of work values and a more complete picture of the complex structure of their inter-relations.
ISSN:0894-3796
1099-1379
DOI:10.1002/job.658