@article {1974906, title = {Assessing the construct validity of the Job Descriptive Index: A review and meta-analysis}, journal = {Journal of Applied Psychology}, volume = {87}, year = {2002}, month = {2002}, pages = {14-32}, abstract = {The construct validity of the Job Descriptive Index (JDI) was investigated by using a meta-analysis to summarize previous empirical studies that examined antecedents, correlates, and consequences of job satisfaction. In total, 79 unique correlates with a combined total of 1,863 correlations were associated with the JDI subdimensions. The construct validity of the JDI was supported by (a) acceptable estimates of internal consistency and test-retest reliability, (b) results that conform to a nomological network of job satisfaction relationships, and (c) demonstrated convergent and discriminant validity. Contrasting results with previous meta-analytic findings offered further support for the JDI{\textquoteright}s construct validity. Limitations of the JDI and suggestions for future research are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)}, keywords = {Management}, author = {Kinicki,Angelo J. and Ryan,Fran McKee and Schriesheim,Chester A. and Carson,Kenneth P.} }