Propriedades psicométricas da WDS-SVJB (Workplace Deviance Scale – Short Version ‘Jeitinho Brasileiro’) em uma amostra comunitária de trabalhadores brasileiros

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the psychometric properties of the WDS-SVJB (Workplace Deviance Scale – Short Version ‘Jeitinho Brasileiro’) among Brazilian professionals. It involved 52 Brazilian employees, working formally for over 6 months, with an average age of 35 years, predominantly women in technical roles in health and education sectors. The research utilized the WDS-S and a sociodemographic and functional questionnaire, applied online in the second half of 2023. The findings suggest that the WDS-S, comprising nine items across three factors (productivity, interpersonal, and infractional), is psychometrically sound for assessing workplace deviant behaviors linked to the "jeitinho brasileiro." These factors relate to actions that circumvent ethical norms and organizational policies to achieve personal or interpersonal goals, often at the expense of others or the organization. The study contributes to a better understanding of cultural aspects in Brazilian organizations, highlighting how the "jeitinho brasileiro" can influence the work and organizational environment.