Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) at work: Psychometric properties

The aim of the present study is to examine the psychometric properties of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) at work for using this instrument with a specific focus on the work context. The PANAS instrument was administered to 209 workers. Dimensionality, reliability and concurrent validity were analysed. Confirmatory factor analysis showed a structure with two dimensions. The internal consistency and the concurrent validity of the instrument were good. The results showed that the PANAS at work is a valid and reliable measure to evaluate positive and negative affects in relation to the specific work context.