Calling and Vocation Questionnaire.
CVQ
Multidimensional calling toward work along two overarching aspects (Presence of, and Search for, a calling), each across three dimensions: Transcendent Summons, Purposeful/Meaningful Work, and Prosocial Orientation (6 subscales total).
- Provisionally grouped under
- Length and format
- 24 items. 4-pt 'not at all true of me' -> 'absolutely true of me' ratings (self-report questionnaire)
- Language versions
- Korean (CVQ-K), Chinese and other validated versions; used internationally in calling/meaning research
- Licence
- open with attribution
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- Reference
- Dik, B.J., Eldridge, B.M., Steger, M.F., & Duffy, R.D. (2012). Development and validation of the Calling and Vocation Questionnaire (CVQ) and Brief Calling Scale (BCS). Journal of Career Assessment, 20(3), 242-263.
Also catalogued under
The same instrument filed in another domain of this catalogue.
- CVQ - Calling and Vocation Questionnaire
24 (12 presence + 12 search); Brief Calling Scale (BCS) = 4. open with attribution.
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