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Assessing Psychosocial Work Conditions: Preliminary Validation of the Portuguese Short Version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire III

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  • Ana Pinto

    (CeBER—Centre for Business and Economics Research, Faculty of Economics, University of Coimbra, Av. Dias da Silva, 165, 3004-512 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Carla Carvalho

    (CINEICC—Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Intervention, Faculty of Psychology and Sciences of Education, University of Coimbra, Rua do Colégio Novo, s/n, 3000-115 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Lisete S. Mónico

    (CINEICC—Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Intervention, Faculty of Psychology and Sciences of Education, University of Coimbra, Rua do Colégio Novo, s/n, 3000-115 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Isabel Moio

    (Faculty of Psychology and Sciences of Education, University of Coimbra, Rua do Colégio Novo, s/n, 3000-115 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Joel Alves

    (Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Beira Interior, Calçada Fonte do Lameiro, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
    C-MAST—Center for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies, Calçada Fonte do Lameiro, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal)

  • Tânia M. Lima

    (Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Beira Interior, Calçada Fonte do Lameiro, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
    C-MAST—Center for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies, Calçada Fonte do Lameiro, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal)

Abstract

The working environment is a crucial aspect to considerfor guaranteeing a sustainable life. However, workers are exposed to various health risks daily, namely, psychological risks. These risks can be due to imbalances on the part of the workers themselves or to organisational and inter-functional risk factors arising from interactions within companies and the challenges of professional responsibilities. Over the past 20 years, the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ) has become one of the most prominent tools for assessing psychological and social factors at work. This study aimed to present, discuss, and evaluate aspects of the cultural adaptation and preliminary psychometric validation of the short version of COPSOQ III for a Portuguese sample. For this purpose, we used data from 361 participants employed in the industrial (30.7%) and services (69.3%) sectors across various regions of Portugal. A third-order confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed using AMOS, revealing an acceptable fit. The results also demonstrate the robustness of the measurement model, confirming its reliability and validity. In light of some limitations of this preliminary study, directions for future research are proposed. Thus, a tool for assessing psychosocial risks is disseminated, making it possible to achieve more sustainable working environments where the operator’s health and well-being are prioritised.

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  • Ana Pinto & Carla Carvalho & Lisete S. Mónico & Isabel Moio & Joel Alves & Tânia M. Lima, 2024. "Assessing Psychosocial Work Conditions: Preliminary Validation of the Portuguese Short Version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire III," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(17), pages 1-16, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:17:p:7479-:d:1466891
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