A Note on the Stability of the Job Descriptive Index (J. D. I.).

Abstract

The increased use of attitude measures in time-based studies as either predictor or criterion necessitates an assessment of these measures' stability (retest reliability). The 16 month stability of the Job Descriptive Index (Smith et al., 1969) was assessed by two administrations of the measure to a diverse sample of 847 Atlantic Coast Utility employees. Data analyzed within a Campbell and Fiske (1959) multitrait (JDI Dimensions) - multimethod (time 1 /time 2 administration) matrix revealed good stability coefficients and also indicated that the five JDI satisfaction scales retain their relative independence over time. Some problems regarding the theoretical meaning of these results are briefly discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA056259

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  • Benjamin Schneider
  • H. Peter Dachler

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  • University of Maryland

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  • Biomedical

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  • Air Force
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Human Resources
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Navy
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Professional Development
  • Psychology
  • Security
  • Students
  • Training
  • Universities

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