Occupational stress (KOSS®19): scale development and validation in the Korean context
10.35371/aoem.2025.37.e12
- Author:
Hansoo SONG
1
;
Hyoung Ryoul KIM
;
Inah KIM
;
Jin-Ha YOON
;
Sang-Baek KOH
;
Sung-Soo OH
;
Hee-Tae KANG
;
Da-Yee JEUNG
;
Dae-Sung HYUN
;
Chunhui SUH
;
Sei-Jin CHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
- Publication Type:Special Article
- From:Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
2025;37(1):e12-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:0
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Abstract:
Background:The Korean Occupational Stress Scale (KOSS) was developed in 2004. During this time, industrial structures have evolved, and societal awareness of occupational stress has changed. This study aims to develop and validate a revised version of the Korean Occupational Stress Scale (KOSS®19), tailored for workers, reflecting these changes.
Methods:The KOSS®19 was developed based on the 26-item KOSS–short form (SF) through a review by eight experts. A survey was conducted including 359 service industry workers, comprising the KOSS®19, Burnout, and Depression scales. The KOSS®19 subscales were restructured, and their reliability and validity were evaluated.
Results:The KOSS®19 composed of eight subscales: hazardous physical environment (2 items), high job demand (3 items), insufficient job control (2 items), low social support (2 items), job insecurity (2 items), organizational injustice (4 items), lack of reward (2 items), and work-life imbalance (2 items). The reliability and validity of the KOSS®19 were found to be satisfactory.
Conclusions:The KOSS®19 is a suitable tool for assessing occupational stress, effectively replacing the original KOSS and KOSS-SF.
