Job Stress Index – JSI
Measures the level of perceived stress, pressure, and tension experienced by an individual in their work environment.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Job Stress Index – JSI was developed by Karyn H. Bernas, Debra A. Major (2000). It is designed to measure Job Stress. The scale is intended for use with Working adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Not Sure, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 12 to 60. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Job Stress: 12 – 28
- Moderate Job Stress: 29 – 44
- High Job Stress: 45 – 60
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.