Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health

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Psychometric Properties of the Areas of Worklife Survey in an Industrial Context in Thailand: Jate Ratanachina, Inthuon Hongsiri, Watcharakorn Chuthong, Wiroj Jiamjarasrangsi; J Prev Med Public Health. 2026;59(1):75-85. Published online October 16, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.25.569

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The Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS) is widely used to assess organizational factors contributing to burnout. However, evidence regarding its construct and criterion validity has been reported primarily in human service settings. This study evaluated the construct validity of the AWS measurement model and the criterion validity of the AWS–burnout relationship among industrial workers in Thailand.
Methods
In this cross-sectional study, a Thai-language electronic questionnaire was administered to 446 industrial workers between June 2024 and August 2024. Of these, 390 participants (87.4%) completed both the AWS and the Maslach Burnout Inventory–General Survey. Data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis within a structural equation modeling framework.
Results
A modified 6-factor (chi-square/degree of freedom [χ²/df], comparative fit index [CFI], Tucker– Lewis index [TLI], root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA], and standardized root mean square residual [SRMR]) AWS model—excluding 5 items and allowing 2 correlated error terms—demonstrated satisfactory fit (χ²(213)=436.02, p<0.001; χ²/df=2.05; CFI=0.94; TLI=0.92; RMSEA=0.053; SRMR=0.053). Convergent validity (composite reliability=0.74–0.87; average variance extracted [AVE]=0.49–0.58) and discriminant validity were acceptable for most dimensions; however, the Fairness dimension (AVE=0.36) and the Reward–Fairness correlation remained problematic. The partial mediation model demonstrated acceptable criterion validity, with all mediation paths—except reward to values—reaching statistical significance.
Conclusions
The AWS is a valid measure for assessing factors contributing to burnout among Thai industrial workers. Nevertheless, further refinement is necessary to ensure strong dimension-specific validity with minimal modification.; Summary

Key Message
• The Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS) demonstrated acceptable construct and criterion validity for assessing organizational risk factors related to burnout among Thai industrial workers after model refinement. • A modified 18-item, six-factor structure showed good model fit and meaningful associations with burnout dimensions, supporting the AWS as a useful tool beyond human service settings.

Psychometric Characteristics of the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory-Severity Subscale Among Korean Cancer Survivors: So-Young Park; J Prev Med Public Health. 2024;57(4):319-326. Published online May 16, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.24.096

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Objectives
Despite the importance of choosing and using a valid assessment tool for fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) for early detection and interventions, the validity of the FCR inventory has yet to be thoroughly investigated in Korea. This study explored the psychometric properties of the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory-Severity (FCRI-S) subscale and assessed its applicability to cancer survivors in Korea.
Methods
The survey involved 93 Korean individuals who had survived cancer. The reliability of the FCRI-S subscale was assessed using Cronbach’s α and composite reliability (CR). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), along with tests for discriminant and convergent validity, was conducted to evaluate the construct validity of the FCRI-S subscale.
Results
The FCRI-S subscale showed excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s α=0.88; CR=0.89). CFA showed a good factor structure for the FCRI-S subscale, and the correlations of the FCRI-S subscale with FCR-related measures (r=0.69 to 0.80) and other psychosocial measures (r=-0.23 to 0.37) confirmed both the convergent and discriminant validity of the FCRI-S subscale.
Conclusions
This study confirmed the robust psychometric characteristics of the FCRI-S subscale among cancer survivors in Korea. The use of the FCRI-S subscale would be helpful for health professionals to rapidly screen FCR levels in clinical settings.

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암 재발 두려움은 암 생존자들이 흔히 호소하는 심리사회적 어려움 중의 하나이다. 한국 성인 암 생존자들을 대상으로 암 재발 두려움-심각성 하위척도의 심리계량적 속성을 평가한 결과, 해당 하위척도가 좋은 타당도와 신뢰도를 보인 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구 결과는 임상 현장에서 암 재발 두려움에 대한 조기 발견과 적극적인 개입의 중요성을 강조한다.

Key Message
Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) has emerged as a significant and common concern among cancer survivors. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of FCRI-S subscale among Korean adult cancer survivors and confirmed its good validity and reliability. Findings of this research emphasize the importance of early detection and active interventions for FCR in clinical settings.

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Objectives
Given that Argentinian public-sector workers are highly exposed to stressful conditions, and that the psychometric properties of the widely used Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) should be evaluated in different settings, this work aimed to compare the psychometric properties of the Latin American Spanish PSS-10 and PSS-4 and to identify the optimal scale for stress assessment.
Methods
A sample of 535 participants was randomly divided into 2 groups to evaluate dimensionality by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. The reliability of both scales was also evaluated. Convergent validity was estimated using the Executive Complaints Questionnaire, the average variance extracted, and the composite reliability. Discriminant validity was based on the correlation with the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale and the phi-square correlation between the components.
Results
The factor analyses supported bidimensionality of the PSS-10 (stress and coping), which showed a better fit than the PSS-4. Moreover, the reliability of the PSS-10 was higher, whereas the PSS-4 did not achieve adequate values of internal consistency. The PSS-10 was also correlated significantly with all validation scales, and presented proper internal convergent and divergent validity.
Conclusions
The PSS-10 is a reliable and structurally valid instrument to measure perceived stress and coping in a Latin American Spanish-speaking population with high work demands, and the findings of this study expand our knowledge on the geographical and sociocultural applicability of the PSS.

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