Construct and Concurrent Validation of the Andrews and Withey Job Satisfaction Questionnaire

Abstract

Two studies evaluating the psychometric properties of Andrews and Withey's (1976) overall job satisfaction questionnaire were performed. Study 1 found that the Andrews and Withey questionnaire correlated significantly with both the Job Descriptive Index (r = .70,p < .001) and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (r = .70, p < .001). Study 2 found that the Andrews and Withey satisfaction scale was significantly correlated with job performance, organizational commitment, and turnover intentions.