Rich Job Engagement Scale – JES
Measures the multidimensional construct of job engagement across physical, emotional, and cognitive dimensions.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Rich Job Engagement Scale – JES was developed by Bruce Louis Rich, Jeffrey A. LePine, Eean R. Crawford (2010). It is designed to measure Job Engagement. The scale is intended for use with Working adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 18 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Physical Engagement, Emotional Engagement, Cognitive Engagement.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Engagement | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | 6 |
| Emotional Engagement | 7,8,9,10,11,12 | 6 |
| Cognitive Engagement | 13,14,15,16,17,18 | 6 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 18 to 90. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Engagement: 18 – 42
- Moderate Engagement: 43 – 66
- High Engagement: 67 – 90
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.90+.
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.