Psychosocial work environment beyond WEIRD: meta-analytic and psychometric evidence on the Job Content Questionnaire.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The psychosocial work environment significantly impacts employee well-being and performance. Among the most recognized models for assessing psychosocial risk factors is the Job Demand-Control-Support (JDCS) model, which posits that psychological demands, job control, and social support are core determinants of work-related stress. Although extensively studied, research on its measurement tools-particularly the Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ)-has been disproportionately conducted in WEIRD countries, raising questions about cross-cultural validity.

Objective

This study aimed to (I) evaluate the reliability of JCQ dimensions across cultures through a meta-analytic approach and (II) validate a 15-item short version of the JCQ in a large and culturally distinctive Span

SUBMITTER: Garcia-Selva A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12528039 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature