Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ II) - concurrent validity assessed by a theoretical model

Objectives. To validate the concurrent validity of COPSOQ II (Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire), a work environment questionnaire translated into >25 languages. Methods. Electronic questionnaire sent to all public dentistry staff in four Swedish regions (response rate of 75%; n = 1345). Twenty‐two scales from COPSOQ II, complemented by the Utrecht Work Engagement scale, were mapped onto a hypothesized double mediated model based on the Job‐Demand‐Resources (JD‐R) Model with workability as outcome. The model was tested using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Results. The theoretical model fit the data well (RMSEA 0.060; CFI 0.925, TLI 0.913, χ2 1543.81; df 281; p < 0.001). The effect of leadership resources on workability was mediated through other kind of job resources and demands, and from these through strain symptoms and positive work‐related outcomes. Conclusion. The concurrent validity of the scales was corroborated and the results support the use of COPSOQ II for research and workplace risk assessment