Scale Overview
The Work Values Inventory-3 (WVI-3) was developed by University of California Humanities Research Institute (UCHRI) (2015). It is designed to measure Work Values. The scale is intended for use with Adults and career seekers.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 40 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Core Life Values, Work Environments, Work Interactions, Work Activities.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Core Life Values |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 |
10 |
| Work Environments |
11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 |
10 |
| Work Interactions |
21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30 |
10 |
| Work Activities |
31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40 |
10 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not Important, 2 = Sort Of Important, 3 = Always Important.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 10 to 30. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Importance: 10 – 16
- Moderate Importance: 17 – 23
- High Importance: 24 – 30
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.