抄録
Quality of Work Life (QWL) reflects workers' satisfaction and fulfillment in their job and work environment. In Japan's aging and shrinking workforce, achieving sustainable and healthy working lives has become a pressing issue. While QWL research has addressed various elements, few comprehensive scales have been developed specifically for the Japanese context. This study aimed to develop a new QWL scale—Sustainable Quality of Working Life (S-QWL)—from the perspectives of human resource management and organizational sustainability. Based on a broad review of domestic and international literature, we extracted core conceptual domains and constructed a theoretical framework. The S-QWL scale consists of three primary domains: Work-Life Balance, Job Match, and Overall Satisfaction. Job Match is further divided into two subdomains: Personal Performance and Work Environment. Eighteen items were developed by referencing existing scales and expert review to ensure clarity and relevance. The S-QWL scale provides a practical and multidimensional tool for assessing QWL in Japan. It offers a foundation for improving employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity by reframing workers as "capital" rather than "cost." Furthermore, enhanced QWL may positively impact families, communities, and broader societal well-being. Future validation studies using empirical data are needed to confirm the scale's reliability and utility in workforce and policy development.
https://ror.org/01fyk0v41 
