The definition and assessment of the worker's connection with his/her career is relevant in the context of instability which characterizes the contemporary labor world. Career commitment means the individual's motivation to dedicate to his/her development as a worker in a determined field of activity. The psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Career Commitment Scale (CCS) were investigated. The CCS is composed of three factors: identity, planning and resilience. A sample of 668 workers, 415 men and 253 women, ages ranging between 25 and 65 years old, with a minimum of five years of career time and levels of education between technical training and post-graduation answered the scale. The factorial analysis found three factors according to the dimensions proposed for the construct. Internal consistence indicators were satisfactory both for the total scale and each entrenchment dimensions, revealing that all items contribute for higher scale reliability. Higher levels of education showed association with enhanced career identity. The analysis showed satisfactory construct validity and reliability qualities for the Brazilian version of the Career Commitment Scale.
Commitment; Professional development; Motivation; Professional identity
