Table 2

Descriptive results of the work meaning scale

DimensionsItemsMeanStandard deviation
Usefulness of work (M = 4.45; SD = 0.595)
  1. My work has a purpose

  2. My work leads me to achieve results that I value

4.580.626
4.320.755
Social contribution (M = 4.51; SD = 0.570)
  1. My work is useful to society

  2. My work is useful to other people

4.390.743
4.620.603
Rationalization of work (M = 4.18; SD = 0.547)
  1. My work is conducted efficiently

  2. The objectives of my work are well defined

  3. My work allows me to achieve the goals I set for myself

4.350.657
4.210.708
3.950.971
Workload (M = 3.95; SD = 0.883)
  1. My work respects my private life

  2. My workload is adjusted according to my ability

4.180.890
3.711.134
Cooperation (M = 4.23; SD = 0.673)
  1. My work allows me to have interesting contacts with other people

  2. My colleagues and I work together as a team

4.270.887
4.190.772
Remuneration (M = 4.47; SD = 1.047)
  1. The salary I receive for my work is fair

3.471.046
Skills in use (M = 4.09; SD = 0.689)
  1. My work corresponds to my interests and abilities

  2. I enjoy doing my work

3.940.865
4.240.719
Learning opportunities (M = 4.05; SD = 0.680)
  1. My work allows me to learn and develop

  2. I feel fulfilled in my work

4.350.644
3.740.903
Autonomy (M = 4.05; SD = 0.616)
  1. My job allows me to solve problems according to my judgment

  2. My job allows me to take the initiative to improve my results

  3. My job makes me feel free to organize things as appropriate

3.970.760
4.230.725
3.950.902
Responsibility (M = 4.11; SD = 0.708)
  1. My job allows me to exert influence over my environment

  2. I feel responsible for my work

3.810.960
4.400.757
Moral rectitude (M = 4.38; SD = 0.638)
  1. My work is carried out in an environment where people are respected

  2. I work in an environment that respects human rights

4.270.800
4.500.602
Spirit of service (M = 4.36; SD = 0.534)
  1. My job allows me to serve other people

  2. I can count on my colleagues when I have problems

4.280.718
4.430.671
Health and safety (M = 4.07; SD = 0.726)
  1. My job allows me to think about the future with confidence

  2. My work is carried out in a healthy and safe environment

3.890.881
4.250.829
Recognition (M = 4.01; SD = 0.781)
  1. My skills are recognized in my work

  2. The results I achieve are recognized in my work

  3. I can count on the support of my leaders at work

4.000.888
3.930.911
4.100.888
Source(s): Prepared by the authors (2025)

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