Strumpfer, Deo J.W. (Deodandus)Eiselen, Riëtte J.Meiring, DeonPhalatse, Jack S2011-01-102011-01-102010Strumpfer, DJW, Eiselen, RJ, Meiring, D & Phalatse, JS 2010, 'Validating measures of psychological well-being by contrasting samples employed in hazardous and less hazardous work', Journal of Psychology in Africa, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 23-32. [http://www.elliottfitzpatrick.com/jpa.html]1433-0237http://hdl.handle.net/2263/15539The study investigated whether differences between contrasting groups reflect significant differences in psychological well-being scores. Membership of hazardous vs. less hazardous occupations in the same profession served as proxy measures of well-being. Antonovsky’s Sense of Coherence (SOC), Block & Kremen’s Ego-resiliency, and Goldberg’s Emotional Stability scales were validated. Study 1 compared mine rescue team members and ordinary miners (n = 34, 41) and Study 2 police special task force members and regular officers (n = 43, 41). In Study 1, SOC and job satisfaction predicted group membership. In Study 2, satisfaction with life and extraversion scales predicted group membership, as did SOC in a secondary analysis. The SOC scale could predict psychological well-being in hazardous work settings.en© 2010 Elliot & FitzpatrickEgo-resiliencyEmotional stabilityResilience (Personality trait)Ego (Psychology)Well-beingSense of coherenceHazardous occupations -- EmployeesEmployee attitude surveysArticle