Table 2

Methodologies and measurement of decent work

Methodologies
Research approachResearch methodsStudies
QuantitativeLikert-type questionnaire, regression, structural equation modeling, process macro, multilevel modeling, percentages, t-test, latent profile analysis, econometric model, data envelopment analysis, correlation, frequencies, descriptive52
QualitativeThematic/content analysis, focus group, observation, critical discourse analysis, critical policy analysis, document analysis, interview, open-ended questionnaire, ethnography, case study, triangulation, desk review20
Mixed methodsConcurrent mixed methods, focus groups, interview, thematic analysis, opinion polls, closed and open-ended questionnaire, structural equation modeling, regression, correlation12
Conceptual/theoretical-11
Literature reviewPRISMA, cluster/bibliometric analysis, “state-of-the-art review” approach3
Measurement of decent work
MeasureDimensionsStudies
Decent work scaleAdequate income, access to healthcare, free time and rest, complementary values, safe working conditions44
ILO decent work components/pillars/dimensionsEmployment, social security/protection, rights of workers and social dialogue4
Korean version of decent work scaleAdequate income, access to healthcare, free time and rest, complementary values, safe working conditions3
Quality of employmentHourly wage, decent work index and decent work incidence2
Turkish decent work scaleAdequate income, access to healthcare, free time and rest, complementary values, safe working conditions2
Connotation structure and indicator system of decent workWork environment, social status and career development1
Decent work in hospitality firms scaleLifelong learning in employment and professional development under equal opportunity conditions; work, family and personal life balance; intrinsic employment quality; adequate income; stability and security in employment; health and safe working environment; decent and dignified working conditions; social dialogue1
Decent work componentsBalance between leisure and work, income, critical employment conditions and informality1
Fairwork principlesFair pay, fair conditions, fair contracts, fair management, fair representation1
Job quality measurementTerms of employment, pay and benefits, job design and nature of work, social support and cohesion, health, safety and psychosocial wellbeing, work-life balance, voice and representation1
Psychology contract componentsSafety and security, training and opportunity, enabling good work, benefits, autonomy, increasing responsibilities1
Wage and salaryWage and salaried workers as a percentage of total employment1
ILO decent work indicatorsAdequate earnings and productive work; working time; work, family and personal life; safe work environment; social security; social dialogue, representation and workplace democracy1
ILO decent work characteristicsSufficient work, adequate income, protection of workers' rights, productive work, social protection1
Decent work dimensionsInequality, resilience factors, vulnerabilities, work conditions, social protection1
Key indicators of decent workTotal gainful employment, social protection, gender equality1
Source(s): Authors' own work

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