In most cases, where item intercorrelations are reasonably strong, a sample size of 150 is considered sufficient for exploratory factor analysis (Guadagnoli and Velicer 1988 ) . To ensure a minimum item-to-respondent ratio of 1:5 for factor analyses (Gorsuch 1974; Tinsley and Tinsley 1987) , item analyses was conducted to identify a subset of 65 of the original 102 items. The subset was chosen based on the contribution to the total scale score (high item-total correlations) and the ability to detect individual differences (greater variance). Where inter-item correlations indicated that two items were highly correlated, the item best meeting the criteria was chosen. These 65 items were then subjected to factor analysis using unweighted least squares analysis with promaxrotation. Oblique rotation was used (Tabachinick and Fidell 1989) . Six factors with eigenvalues greater than 1 were obtained, but only the fi r st four reflected the dimensions of spirit at work. These factors (accounting for 62%of the variance) confirming the key aspects of SAW identified in the conceptual definition were retained for the final scale. These factors were labeled engaging work (EW), sense of community (SoC), spiritual connection (SpC), and mystical experience (ME) and captured the essence of the six dimensions in the earlier definition. The items loading on EW seemed to reflect primarily the cognitive dimension from the definition, characterized by a sense of being authentic, an awareness of alignment between one’s values and beliefs and one’s work, and a belief that one is engaged in meaningful work that has a higher purpose. EW also included two items intended to measure positive affect , which could be labeled enjoyment and fulfillment through work. The items loading on SoC reflected the definition’s interpersonal dimension, characterized by a sense of connection to others and common purpose. The items loading on SpC reflected the characteristics of the spiritual presence dimension of a sense of connection to something larger than self. Finally, the items loading on ME reflected the physical sensations, the positive affect , and the mystical dimensions of the definition. (See Kinjerski and Skrypnek 2006 ).