Work Control Scale
Measures the extent to which workers perceive they have control over various aspects of their work environment.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Work Control Scale was developed by D. J. Dwyer & D. C. Ganster (1991). It is designed to measure Perceived Work Control. The scale is intended for use with Working adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 22 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Very little, 2 = Little, 3 = A moderate amount, 4 = Much, 5 = Very much.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 22 to 110. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Control: 22 – 51
- Moderate Control: 52 – 81
- High Control: 82 – 110
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.87.
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.