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

Freitas, Clarissa Pinto Pizarro de; Damásio, Bruno Figueiredo; Haddad, Emily; Koller, Sílvia Helena

doi:10.1590/1982-4327e2901

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“…Currently in Brazil, there are few validated instruments to measure flow. The Work-Related Flow Inventory (WOLF), developed by Bakker (2008) and adapted to Brazil by Freitas et al (2019), measures flow at work. The short versions of the Flow State Scale (FSS-2) and of the Dispositional Flow Scale (DFS-2) (Jackson et al 2010) have already been translated into Brazilian Portuguese; however, there are no publications concerning their validity studies.…”

Section: Flow Measurementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Long Dispositional Flow Scale (DFS-2) General: Adaptation to and Validation for Brazilian Portuguese

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The aim of the present study was to adapt the LONG Dispositional Flow Scale-General (DFS-2 General) to Brazilian Portuguese and assess evidence of the instrument's validity. The DFS-2 General is an instrument for measuring flow in general contexts. The study was divided into two phases. The first involved translation and cultural adaptation of the DFS-2. The second entailed conducting an empirical study to assess evidence of construct and convergent validity, as well as internal consistency. The sample consisted of 310 adults (77.4% female) between the ages of 18 and 63 (M = 30.7 SD = 9.2). Based on the parameters of Jackson et al. (2010), we performed confirmatory factor analysis of two models: one with nine first-order factors, and the other with one second-order Flow factor and the same nine first-order factors. A new six-factor model, also with one second-order Flow factor, was proposed. The DFS-2 General presented adequate psychometric properties, indicating its suitability for assessing flow at work within the Brazilian context. The results revealed significant positive correlations between flow and both satisfaction with life and positive affects, as well as a significant negative correlation between flow and negative affects. Significant negative correlations between flow and stress were also found.

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Section: Flow Measurementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Long Dispositional Flow Scale (DFS-2) General: Adaptation to and Validation for Brazilian Portuguese

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“…Using multiple samples of employees from different occupational groups in Netherlands, Bakker (2008) provided empirical support for the three-factor CFA model consistent with the original design of three components for the measure, over the one-factor model (i.e., only the general factor of flow), and a couple of competing two-factor models. In general, the three-factor structure of the WOLF has also been supported in other cultural settings, such as South Africa (Geyser et al, 2015), Brazil (Freitas et al, 2019), Italy (Colombo et al, 2013;Zito et al, 2015), Turkey (Zekioglu et al, 2017), and China (Zeng, 2013;Chen et al, 2016). However, most research indicated that this three-factor model typically only showed borderline model fit at best (e.g., Bakker, 2008;Chen et al, 2016), especially with the consideration of the widely used criteria for model fit assessment (Hu and Bentler, 1999).…”

Section: Psychometric Characteristics and Latent Structure Of The Wolfmentioning

confidence: 79%

Investigating the Multidimensionality of the Work-Related Flow Inventory (WOLF): A Bifactor Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling Framework

Wen

Fan

2020

Front. Psychol.

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This study investigated the factor structure of the Work-Related Flow Inventory (WOLF) through the application of the bifactor exploratory structural equation modeling (B-ESEM) framework. Using a sample of 577 Chinese teachers, we contrasted a series of competing models, including CFA, ESEM, bifactor CFA, and B-ESEM models. The results suggested that the B-ESEM structure with three S-factors (absorption, work enjoyment, and intrinsic work motivation) and one G-factor (global flow) was the best representation of the WOLF ratings. The results also supported the composite reliability and the strict invariance of this measurement structure between male and female groups. Relative to males, female teachers showed a higher level of global work-related flow experience. Finally, the nomological validity of WOLF ratings was supported by the statistical relationships of the WOLF factors with job satisfaction and autonomy.

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“…Three subscales were used to assess absorption (four items), enjoyment (four items) and intrinsic motivation (five items). Items presented adequate internal consistency indices: absorption, α = 0.92; enjoyment, α = 0.97; and intrinsic motivation, α = 0.87) (Freitas et al, 2019). The inventory showed internal consistency (α = 0.94) and satisfactory fit indices (CFI = 0.93; TLI = 0.92; RMSEA (90% CI) = 0.13 (0.12 -0.14) in the sample studied.…”

Section: Instrumentsmentioning

confidence: 87%

“…The instrument presented internal consistency for the dimensions of positive mental health (emotional wellbeing, α = 0.88; psychological well-being, α = 0.89; and social well-being, α = 0.85) and satisfactory fit indices (CFI = 0.96; TLI = 0.95; RMSEA (90% CI) = 0.10 (0.09 -0.11)) in the present sample. • Work-Related Flow Inventory -WOLF (Bakker, 2008, adapted to Brazilian Portuguese by Freitas, Damásio, Haddad, & Koller, 2019): the scale consists of 13 items answered according to a seven-point Likert scale (1 = never to 7 = always). Three subscales were used to assess absorption (four items), enjoyment (four items) and intrinsic motivation (five items).…”

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The Role of Job Crafting on the Promotion of Flow and Wellbeing

Devotto¹,

Freitas

Wechsler

2020

RAM, Rev. Adm. Mackenzie

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Purpose: To investigate the mediating role of flow at work on the relations of job crafting (task crafting, cognitive crafting and relational crafting) with positive mental health dimensions (emotional well-being, psychological well-being and social well-being). Originality/value: Job crafting actions have been identified as antecedents of the levels of well-being at work. The present study contributed to the literature examining the relationships between job crafting, flow at work, and positive mental health, which have not yet been investigated in previous empirical studies. Design/methodology/approach: The quantitative approach was used through an online questionnaire composed of a sociodemographic questionnaire and three scales. The sample consisted of 386 professionals from different Brazilian states, of which 58% were female, with a mean age of 44 years (SD = 12 years). The data were analyzed through structural equations. Findings: The results of the analysis of structural equations showed that relational crafting had a direct impact on positive mental health. The relations of cognitive crafting with positive mental health were totally mediated by flow at work. We concluded that job crafting, primarily cognitive crafting, influence occupational and general well-being.

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

Cited by 6 publications

References 15 publications

Long Dispositional Flow Scale (DFS-2) General: Adaptation to and Validation for Brazilian Portuguese

Long Dispositional Flow Scale (DFS-2) General: Adaptation to and Validation for Brazilian Portuguese

Investigating the Multidimensionality of the Work-Related Flow Inventory (WOLF): A Bifactor Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling Framework

The Role of Job Crafting on the Promotion of Flow and Wellbeing

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