DEVELOPMENT OF THE “WORK ENGAGEMENT SCALE”

Abstract

In the midst of our modern lives' hurry, engagement has become more than simply a phrase; it is the unspoken pulse of our existence (Kahn, 1990). In the crowded city of everyday existence, work engagement unfurls its roots in the soil of one’s daily tasks, transforming the mundane into a symphony of purpose. Imagine a painter, fully immersed in the strokes of a canvas, tapping into what Freud might call the unconscious reservoir of creativity (Freud, 1923). This parallel holds true in the realm of work engagement, where each task becomes a stroke on the canvas of professional journey. As the day progresses, engagement extends beyond the individual, weaving a narrative that resonates throughout organizational corridors. Just as a skilled conductor orchestrates a masterpiece, dedicated people synchronize their efforts to create a harmonious melody in the workplace. As Freud conceptualized the intricate interplay between the conscious and unconscious mind, his ideas resonate with the notion that engagement is not merely a surface-level phenomenon but reaches into the depths of our psychological architecture (Freud, 1923).