Building a Standardized Measurement Scale for Quality of Work Life: A Comparative Study Between Male and Female Internal Migrant Workers in Vietnam

Ngoc Tran Hong Minh; Ngoc Que Anh Phan

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Building a Standardized Measurement Scale for Quality of Work Life: A Comparative Study Between Male and Female Internal Migrant Workers in Vietnam

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Building a Standardized Measurement Scale for Quality of Work Life: A Comparative Study Between Male and Female Internal Migrant Workers in Vietnam
Building a Standardized Measurement Scale for Quality of Work Life: A Comparative Study Between Male and Female Internal Migrant Workers in Vietnam
FPT University, Vietnam,
Vol. 16, Issue 3, Pages: 64-84(2025)
Published：23 May 2025
DOI：10.47297/wspchrmWSP2040-800504.20251603
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.Building a Standardized Measurement Scale for Quality of Work Life: A Comparative Study Between Male and Female Internal Migrant Workers in Vietnam1. FPT University, Vietnam[J].Journal of Chinese Human Resources Management,2025,16(03):64-84.
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.Building a Standardized Measurement Scale for Quality of Work Life: A Comparative Study Between Male and Female Internal Migrant Workers in Vietnam1. FPT University, Vietnam[J].Journal of Chinese Human Resources Management,2025,16(03):64-84. DOI： 10.47297/wspchrmWSP2040-800504.20251603.

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This study examines the Quality of Work Life of internal migrant workers in Vietnam

focusing on identifying structural differences in Quality of Work Life dimensions between male and female groups. The authors surveyed 334 internal migrant workers for this research. Qualitative and quantitative methods were applied

including expert interviews

T-tests

reliability testing

exploratory factor analysis

and confirmatory factor analysis. The findings reveal significant differences in Quality of Work Life structures between genders. For male workers

Quality of Work Life is represented by four distinct factors: Health and Safety Needs

Economic and Family Needs

Self-esteem and Self-actualization Needs

and Self-development Needs. In contrast

for female workers

Quality of Work Life is reflected through three factors: Health and Safety Needs

Economic and Family Needs

and Personal Growth and Fulfillment Needs. The study's results highlight the necessity for labor policies to consider gender as well as the influence of socio-cultural factors on each gender group's perceptions of Quality of Work Life. This highlights the need to develop tailored strategies to address the distinct challenges and priorities of male and female migrant workers

fostering more equitable and supportive workplace environments.

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