Validating Measures of Work Engagement and Innovative Work Behaviour in Malaysian Educators: An Exploratory Factor Analysis

This study aimed to develop and validate instruments for measuring work engagement (WE) and innovative work behaviour (IWB) among Malaysian educators. Using a sample of 123 educators from Melaka, Malaysia, we conducted an exploratory factor analysis on a 44-item questionnaire adapted from established measures. The results confirmed the validity and reliability of the instruments, with factor loadings exceeding 0.5 and Cronbach's alpha values above 0.9 for both constructs. The study provides researchers and policymakers with validated tools to assess educator engagement and innovation in the Malaysian context, contributing to the understanding of these crucial factors in educational transformation. Future research should examine the relationship between these constructs and educational outcomes.