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The working environment is a crucial aspect to considerfor guaranteeing a sustainable
life. However, workers are exposed to various health risks daily, namely, psychological risks. These
risks can be due to imbalances on the part of the workers themselves or to organisational and interfunctional
risk factors arising from interactions within companies and the challenges of professional
responsibilities. Over the past 20 years, the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ) has
become one of the most prominent tools for assessing psychological and social factors at work. This
study aimed to present, discuss, and evaluate aspects of the cultural adaptation and preliminary
psychometric validation of the short version of COPSOQ III for a Portuguese sample. For this
purpose, we used data from 361 participants employed in the industrial (30.7%) and services (69.3%)
sectors across various regions of Portugal. A third-order confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was
performed using AMOS, revealing an acceptable fit. The results also demonstrate the robustness of
the measurement model, confirming its reliability and validity. In light of some limitations of this
preliminary study, directions for future research are proposed. Thus, a tool for assessing psychosocial
risks is disseminated, making it possible to achieve more sustainable working environments where
the operator’s health and well-being are prioritised.
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COPSOQ III Portuguese short version Psychosocial risk factors Psychosocial working conditions Validation
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