AUTHOR=Zhang Zemiao , Hu Yinhuan , Chen Hao , Zhu Weilin , Li Dehe , Zhu Ximin , Wu Xiaoyue , Li Jiayi 

TITLE=A Scale to Measure the Joy in Work of Doctors: Development, Validity, and Reliability

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Public Health

VOLUME=9

YEAR=2021

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.760647

DOI=10.3389/fpubh.2021.760647

ISSN=2296-2565

ABSTRACT=<p><bold>Background:</bold> The aim of this study is to develop a scale and evaluate its' validity and reliability to measure the joy in work of doctors.</p><p><bold>Methods:</bold> Based on literature review and panel discussion, the scale framework and item pool were determined. Next, the items were modified by two rounds of expert consultation. Then the pre-investigation was applied and the formal version of scale was formed. Last, the reliability and validity of the scale were tested with 426 physicians.</p><p><bold>Results:</bold> The scale was composed of four dimensions: work autonomy needs, competency identification needs, competency perception needs and work relationship needs. Each dimension had 7 items, and both reliability and validity were acceptable. The Cronbach α coefficient and half-reliability coefficient of the whole scale were 0.954 (&gt;0.9) and 0.974 (&gt;0.9). The Spearman correlations of item-total score ranged from 0.556 to 0.749, indicating a good-item total score correlation. The χ 2/ df, RMSEA, RMR, GFI, CFI, and TLI, CFA of the maximum likelihood method supported a good fit with the model.</p><p><bold>Conclusions:</bold> Based on the self-determination theory, this study develops a scale to measure the joy in work of doctors. It has good validation and reliability, which is useful for doctors and medical institutions to take steps to improve happiness.</p>