Scale Overview
The Work as a Means of Securing One’s Livelihood Scale was developed by Fischer & Kohr (1980). It is designed to measure Work as a means of securing one’s livelihood. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 9 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Does not apply, 2 = Somewhat does not apply, 3 = Neither/nor, 4 = Somewhat applies, 5 = Applies.
The scale includes 3 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 9 to 45. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low orientation towards money acquisition: 9 – 24
- Moderate-low orientation towards money acquisition: 25 – 28
- Moderate-high orientation towards money acquisition: 29 – 32
- High orientation towards money acquisition: 33 – 45
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha = 0.75.
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.