Validation of the Short Form of the Remote Work Stress Scale

Extant literature on remote work stress has yet to yield a reliable scale. This study aims to refine the previously established 5-factor, 15-item Remote Work Stress Scale into a unidimensional construct comprising 5 items. As part of the research, we conducted a survey of 602 employees in Turkey who currently actively work remotely. The results showed that the 5 item Short form of the Remote Work Stress Scale is valid (X²/df= 4.91; RMSEA=.08; SRMR=.02; NFI=.99; NNFI=.98; CFI=.99; GFI=.99; AGFI=.95) and reliable (Cronbach’s Alpha=.88; Guttman Split-Half Coefficient=.72). In addition, to examine how the Remote Work Stress Scale differs according to demographic factors, we used multiple correspondence analysis and found that remote work stress is mainly affected by the sex, education and job position. Accordingly, male employees in managerial positions, working in private companies with university or lower education experienced lower remote work stress whereas female and non-managerial employees with master or higher education experienced higher remote work stress.