Work and Meaning Inventory (WAMI, Steger, Dik & Duffy)
HR & WorkReliability: alpha 0.933 sample items
About this scale
A 10-item measure of meaningful work across three dimensions: positive meaning in work, meaning making through work, and greater good motivations. Used widely in positive-OB research.
Sample item(s)
“I have found a meaningful career. (positive meaning)”
“I view my work as contributing to my personal growth. (meaning making)”
“The work I do serves a greater purpose. (greater good)”
Reliability
Reported internal consistency: alpha 0.93. As a rule of thumb, Cronbach’s α ≥ .70 is considered acceptable, ≥ .80 good, and ≥ .90 excellent for established measures.
Notes
Free for academic use.
Source & citation
Steger, M. F., Dik, B. J., & Duffy, R. D. (2012): Measuring meaningful work: The Work and Meaning Inventory (WAMI). Journal of Career Assessment, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 322–337.
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