The capability set for work: Development and validation of a new questionnaire.
Abma,F.I. Brouwer,S. de Vries,H.J. Arends,I. Robroek,S.J. Cuijpers,M.P.J. van der Wilt,G.J. Bültmann,U. van der Klink,J.J.L.
Abma,F.I.
Brouwer,S.
de Vries,H.J.
Arends,I.
Robroek,S.J.
Cuijpers,M.P.J.
van der Wilt,G.J.
Bültmann,U.
van der Klink,J.J.L.
Abstract
Objectives The aim of this study was to develop a questionnaire to measure work capabilities based on Amartya Sen’s capability approach and evaluate its validity. Methods The development of the questionnaire was based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods: interviews, literature study, and an expert meeting. Additionally, in a survey, the validity was evaluated by means of hypotheses testing (using correlations and regression analyses). Results The questionnaire consists of a set of seven capability aspects for work. For each aspect, it is determined whether it is part of a worker’s capability set, ie, when the aspect is considered valuable, is enabled in work, and is realized. The capability set was significantly correlated with work role functioning-flexibility demands (-0,187), work ability (-0.304), work performance (-0.282), worked hours (-0.073), sickness absence (yes/no) (0.098), and sickness absence days (0.105). The capability set and the overall capability item are significantly associated with all work outcomes (P<0.010). Conclusions The new capability set for work questionnaire appears to be a valid instrument to measure work capabilities. The questionnaire is unique because the items include the valued aspects of work and incorporate whether a worker is able to achieve what (s)he values in his/her work. The questionnaire can be used to evaluate the capability set of workers in organizations to identify aspects that need to be addressed in interventions.Key terms: Amartya Sen; capability approach; capability set for work; questionnaire; questionnaire development; sustainable employability; validation; work
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2016
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Research Projects
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SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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Abma, F I, Brouwer, S, de Vries, H J, Arends, I, Robroek, S J, Cuijpers, M P J, van der Wilt, G J, Bültmann, U & van der Klink, J J L 2016, 'The capability set for work : Development and validation of a new questionnaire.', Scandinavian Journal of Work and Environmental Health, vol. 42, no. 1, pp. 34-42. https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3532
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