Work-Related Flow Inventory: Evidence of Validity of the Brazilian Version

Flow in work is constituted by the positive experiences and mental state experienced during the day-to-day occupational activities. This study aims to adapt and assess the psychometric properties of the Brazilian Version of the Work Related Flow Inventory (WOLF). Participants were a nationwide sampl...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Freitas, Clarissa Pinto Pizarro de, Damásio, Bruno Figueiredo, Haddad, Emily Jean, Koller, Silvia Helena
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2019
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
Repositorio:Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto. Online)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.usp.br:article/157054
Acceso en línea:https://www.revistas.usp.br/paideia/article/view/157054
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:well-being
scaling
adaptation
factor analysis
bienestar
escalas
adaptación
análisis factorial
bem-estar
adaptação
análise fatorial
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Sumario:Flow in work is constituted by the positive experiences and mental state experienced during the day-to-day occupational activities. This study aims to adapt and assess the psychometric properties of the Brazilian Version of the Work Related Flow Inventory (WOLF). Participants were a nationwide sample of 640 professional (74% women), aged 19 to 73 years (M = 35.9, SD = 10.5). Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) supported the oblique three-factor structure (absorption, work enjoyment and intrinsic work motivation) as being the most reliable to the data. Multigroup CFA achieved full measurement invariance for the gender and employment status (autonomous and non-autonomous). Flow dimensions were positively related to occupational selfefficacy and job satisfaction. WOLF presented adequate psychometric properties, suggesting its usefulness in evaluating flow at work in the Brazilian context.