Psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Brief Calling Scale

The Brief Calling Scale (BCS) is a widely used 4-item scale developed to assess calling in terms of the presence of calling and search for calling. The present study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the BCS in 208 Italian workers. To test the homogeneity of the two sub-scales (presence of calling and search for calling), item response theory (IRT) Mokken analysis was run. Loevinger’s coefficient of scalability was calculated at the item level and for the total scores. Reliability was assessed via Cronbach’s alphas. Concurrent validity was tested via correlations with the Calling and Vocational Questionnaire (CVQ). The Brief Calling Scale showed excellent Loevinger’s coefficients for both items and total scores regarding the presence of calling and search for calling. Cronbach’s alphas also displayed excellent values. Concurrent validity with the CVQ was found to be good. The Italian version of the BCS was found to be a highly reliable instrument for assessing calling.