Variable/factor | No. | Number of items | Items /factors involved | Calculation formula | Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Root Factors | |||||
 Skill Discretion | F1 | 4 | 1,2,5,7 | ((JCQ1 + JCQ2 + JCQ5 + JCQ7)*3) | [12–48] |
 Decision Authority | F2 | 3 | 3,4,6 | ((JCQ3 + JCQ4 + JCQ6)*4) | [12–48] |
 Psychological Demands | F3 | 5 | 8,9,10,11,12 | ((JCQ8 + JCQ9)*3) + ((JCQ10 + JCQ12)*3) + ((5-JCQ11)*2)a | [12–48] |
 Supervisor Support | F4 | 4 | 13,14,15,16 | (JCQ13 + JCQ14 + JCQ15 + JCQ16) | [4–16] |
 Co-worker Support | F5 | 4 | 17,18,19,20 | (JCQ17 + JCQ18 + JCQ19 + JCQ20) | [4–16] |
Composed Factorsb | |||||
 Control | F6 | 7 | F1,F2 | F1 + F2 | [24–96] |
 Social Support | F7 | 8 | F4,F5 | F4 + F5 | [8–32] |
Job Strain (JS) Indicatorc | |||||
 Job Strain | F8 | 12 | F3,F6 | (F3*2)/F6 | – |