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The multidimensional work motivation scale: psychometric studies in Portugal and Brazil

The multidimensional work motivation scale: psychometric studies in Portugal and Brazil The purpose of this study is to present validation evidence of a Portuguese version of the Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale, an instrument within the framework of the Self-Determination Theory, suitable for both Brazil and Portugal.Design/methodology/approachThe current study demonstrates the suitability of this version in both Portugal (N = 999) and Brazil (N = 720). The authors applied confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) and tested the invariance between samples.FindingsResults from CFA found the same structural dimensions as in the original study, invariant across both samples. Convergent and discriminant validity were shown through correlations between motivation subscales with affective commitment and emotional exhaustion.Originality/valueOverall, the data provided strong evidence for the reliability and validity of the Portuguese version of the scale and reinforces the instrument as a cross-culturally valid measure of work motivation. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Management Research The Journal of the Iberoamerican Academy of Management Emerald Publishing

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Emerald Publishing
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© Emerald Publishing Limited
ISSN
1536-5433
eISSN
1536-5433
DOI
10.1108/mrjiam-07-2021-1206
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to present validation evidence of a Portuguese version of the Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale, an instrument within the framework of the Self-Determination Theory, suitable for both Brazil and Portugal.Design/methodology/approachThe current study demonstrates the suitability of this version in both Portugal (N = 999) and Brazil (N = 720). The authors applied confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) and tested the invariance between samples.FindingsResults from CFA found the same structural dimensions as in the original study, invariant across both samples. Convergent and discriminant validity were shown through correlations between motivation subscales with affective commitment and emotional exhaustion.Originality/valueOverall, the data provided strong evidence for the reliability and validity of the Portuguese version of the scale and reinforces the instrument as a cross-culturally valid measure of work motivation.

Journal

Management Research The Journal of the Iberoamerican Academy of ManagementEmerald Publishing

Published: May 9, 2022

Keywords: Work motivation; Multidimensional work motivation scale; Self-determination theory

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