Research Information System
Kybernetes, vol.55, no.4, pp.1617-1632, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
Purpose – This study aims to develop and validate a reliable and psychometrically robust Short Form of the Remote Work Stress Scale (SRWSS), derived from the original 15-item RWSS. Design/methodology/approach – Following the three-phase, nine-step scale development framework by Boateng et al. (2018), the study involved qualitative item generation, expert reviews, pilot study, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and validation with a sample of 602 remote workers from Türkiye. The short form was tested for reliability, validity and path analysis performed via SmartPLS with the original form and its sub-dimensions. Findings – The SRWSS demonstrated excellent internal consistency (a = 0.88), strong construct and criterion validity, and a high correlation with the original scale (0.94). Results showed that female, highly educated and non-managerial employees reported higher levels of stress. Age was negatively correlated with stress levels. Research limitations/implications – The sample is confined to a specific demographic (Turkish remote workers), necessitating cross-cultural validation to ensure generalizability. Practical implications – The scale enables quick stress assessments to inform targeted interventions and HR strategies in remote and hybrid work settings. Social implications – Findings highlight demographic disparities in remote work stress, informing equitable workplace policy development. Originality/value – This study pioneers the development of a validated, unidimensional 5-item scale, offering a novel, efficient instrument for assessing remote work stress, enhancing research and practice in HRM.