Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of a Short Form of the Unified Multidimensional Calling Scale (UMCS)

Created on 29th October 2021

Conference: The Asian Conference on Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences (ACP2022)
Title: Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of a Short Form of the Unified Multidimensional Calling Scale (UMCS)
Stream: Qualitative/Quantitative Research in any other area of Psychology
Presentation Type: Virtual Poster Presentation
Authors:
Sophie Gerdel, University of Padua, Italy
Anna Dalla Rosa, University of Padua, Italy
Michelangelo Vianello, University of Padua, Italy

Abstract:

This paper reports on the development of a 7-item short form of the Unified Multidimensional Calling Scale (UMCS), a multi-dimensional measure of career calling that integrates classical and modern conceptualisations. An Italian sample (N = 1246) was used to develop and validate a short form (UMCS–7) using exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. An English-speaking sample (N = 165) was used to estimate measurement invariance across both languages. We established the invariance of all the factor loadings, of all but two of the intercepts, and of all the error variances. The UMCS–7 demonstrated a near-perfect correlation with the UMCS (r = .97), adequate internal consistency (α IT = .86; α EN = .87) and predictive validity on job satisfaction, life satisfaction and turnover intentions. The UMCS–7 represents a psychometrically sound instrument that can be used as a valid alternative to other unidimensional measures of calling.