The adaptation and validation of the Techno-Work Engagement Scale (TechnoWES-9) in the case of Romanian employees

Abstract

The study looks into the validation and analysis of the psychometric properties of the Techno-Work Engagement Scale (TechnoWES-9) in the case of a sample of Romanian employees (N=280). The scale is based on the concept of work engagement and evaluates the well-being generated by the use of technology at the workplace. The tool includes three factors: techno-vigor, techno-dedication, and techno-absorption, each with three items. The factorial structure was verified through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and the reliability of the scale was examined from the perspective of its internal consistency. The concurrent validity was performed by associating scales that assess subjective well-being. The CFA supports the tri-factorial structure of the scale. The internal consistency of the total score is excellent. TechnoWES-9 is positively associated with subjective well-being, life satisfaction, and positive affect. None of the dimensions of the scale correlates with negative affect. The study suggests that the Romanian version of TechnoWES-9 is an adequate measure for the assessment of well-being of Romanian employees working in digital technology.