Assessing the psychosocial work environment—“subjective” versus “objective” measurement
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Available instruments for measurement of psychosocial factors in the work environment.
OBJECTIVE To provide an overview of the spectrum of available for measurement and evaluation of work-related psychosocial factors. METHODS We systematically searched the literature/internet to identify and describe the main available questionnaires and observational instruments for assessment of work-related psychosocial factors (with/without other job stressors). RESULTS A total of 33 inst...
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عنوان ژورنال: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
سال: 2005
ISSN: 0355-3140,1795-990X
DOI: 10.5271/sjweh.946