PSYCHOMETRIC VALIDATION OF THE WORK GROUP INCLUSION SCALE IN INDIAN WORKPLACES

Abstract

The present study evaluates the psychometric properties of the Work Group Inclusion Scale (WGIS) using data from employees across diverse sectors in India. Responses were collected through a structured, self-administered questionnaire from 324 employees. Reliability analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and assessments of convergent and discriminant validity were conducted using SPSS v27.0 and Mplus v8.0. Results indicate that the WGIS demonstrates strong reliability and validity in the Indian work context and exhibits a unidimensional structure, differing from its original two-factor design. This study contributes to the literature by validating the WGIS in India, where organisational cultures differ from Western contexts. The observed unidimensionality may reflect cultural nuances. Nomological validity was further supported through SEM with work engagement, confirming the scale’s relevance in Indian workplaces.