Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES)


Description

The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) assesses levels of energy and mental resilience while working, along with sense of significance, inspiration, pride, challenge and concentration in work. These are aligned with three dimensions of work engagement: vigour, dedication and absorption.

List of methods/tools

Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES)

Schaufeli, W. B., Bakker, A. B., & Salanova, M. (2006). The measurement of work engagement with a short questionnaire: A cross-national study. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 66(4), 701-716. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013164405282471

Example available Journal article Evaluated/validated Resource on page 704-705; Appendix Visit Source

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