Publication Date
2009
Document Type
Dissertation
Committee Members
Nathan Bowling (Committee Member), Jean Edwards (Committee Chair), David Lahuis (Committee Member), Scott Watamanuik (Committee Member)
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Abstract
Recent developments in organizational attitude research have focused on the concept of engagement. Despite the growing literature on engagement there is little agreement on the conceptualization of engagement. The current study sought to conceptualize and measure work engagement using Item Response Theory. The Wright Work Engagement Scale was created using two samples, a student sample for exploratory analyses and a working sample for item analyses. Results indicate engagement is a unidimensional construct. The 12 item Work Engagement Scale was created and demonstrated sufficient convergent and discriminant validity.
Page Count
94
Department or Program
Department of Psychology
Year Degree Awarded
2009
Copyright
Copyright 2009, all rights reserved. This open access ETD is published by Wright State University and OhioLINK.
