Techniques and processes for interviewing workers using the “Expanded Sense of Mission Scale”:

<p>Objective: This study clarifies the interview technique and process using the Expanded Sense of Mission Scale as a useful means for workers’ mental health and positive perceptions towards their jobs.</p><p>Methods: The study used an exploratory interview method with full-time workers, 24 of whom were inductively analyzed using a qualitative methodology. In the interview, the results of the Expanded Sense of Mission Scale were presented, and self-interpretation and meaning of work were confirmed. The analysis involved 1) extracting descriptions representing interview techniques from a word-for-word syllabus, sorting them according to their similarities, and making them into categories. 2) The categories of interview techniques were arranged in chronological order, and the interview techniques used for each phase were classified and shown as part of the interview process.</p><p>Results: 1) Six interview techniques were identified: building collaborative relationships, structuring and orienting the interview, interpreting the Expanded Sense of Mission Scale and confirming self-perception, optimizing meaning-making at work, focusing on strengths and positive feedback; and life storytelling and reframing of experience. 2) A four-step interview process and the interview techniques used were obtained: creating a psychologically safe relationship; connecting the interview structure with meaning-making at work; presenting and interpreting the Expanded Sense of Mission Scale; and life storytelling and reframing of experience.</p><p>Conclusion: The paper discusses these interview techniques and processes using the Expanded Sense of Mission Scale. This interview is based on the collaborative relationship between interviewers and participants, uses an objective index called an Expanded Sense of Mission Scale, and promotes participants’ construction of a new self-image and perceptions of their jobs.</p>