Warr’s Job Satisfaction Scale – WJSAT
Measures intrinsic, extrinsic, and overall job satisfaction in working populations.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Warr’s Job Satisfaction Scale – WJSAT was developed by Peter B. Warr, John Cook, Toby D. Wall (1979). It is designed to measure Job Satisfaction. The scale is intended for use with Working adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 16 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Intrinsic Satisfaction, Extrinsic Satisfaction, Overall Satisfaction.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Intrinsic Satisfaction | 2,4,6,8,10,12,14 | 7 |
| Extrinsic Satisfaction | 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15 | 8 |
| Overall Satisfaction | 16 | 1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Extremely dissatisfied, 2 = Very dissatisfied, 3 = Moderately dissatisfied, 4 = Not sure, 5 = Moderately satisfied, 6 = Very satisfied, 7 = Extremely satisfied.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Alpha coefficients typically range from 0.74 to 0.88 for the subscales..
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.