TY - JOUR
T1 - Validation of Korean Version of the Work Volition Scale
AU - Kim, Na Rae
AU - Lee, Ki Hak
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© Curators of the University of Missouri 2020.
Copyright:
Copyright 2020 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - This study aimed to validate a Korean-language version of the Work Volition Scale (WVS). Participants were 453 South Korean adults recruited through a survey panel website. In Phase 1 (n = 230), the original WVS was translated into Korean. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a three-factor solution (volition, financial constraints, and structural constraints), consistent with the original WVS. In Phase 2 (n = 223), confirmatory factor analysis supported the goodness of fit of the three-factor structure. Convergent validity tests demonstrated that the Korean WVS was positively correlated (p <.01) with core self-evaluation and work locus of control and negatively correlated (p <.01) with the intention to quit employment. In a hierarchical regression analysis, controlling for core self-evaluation and work locus of control, work volition positively predicted job satisfaction (p <.001). The Korean WVS is a valid assessment tool that can be used by career counselors and researchers working with South Korean adults.
AB - This study aimed to validate a Korean-language version of the Work Volition Scale (WVS). Participants were 453 South Korean adults recruited through a survey panel website. In Phase 1 (n = 230), the original WVS was translated into Korean. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a three-factor solution (volition, financial constraints, and structural constraints), consistent with the original WVS. In Phase 2 (n = 223), confirmatory factor analysis supported the goodness of fit of the three-factor structure. Convergent validity tests demonstrated that the Korean WVS was positively correlated (p <.01) with core self-evaluation and work locus of control and negatively correlated (p <.01) with the intention to quit employment. In a hierarchical regression analysis, controlling for core self-evaluation and work locus of control, work volition positively predicted job satisfaction (p <.001). The Korean WVS is a valid assessment tool that can be used by career counselors and researchers working with South Korean adults.
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U2 - 10.1177/0894845320957095
DO - 10.1177/0894845320957095
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85092916434
JO - Journal of Career Development
JF - Journal of Career Development
SN - 0894-8453
ER -