Resumo Flow no trabalho constitui-se pelas experiências positivas e estado mental vivenciados durante as atividades ocupacionais do dia a dia. Este estudo tem como objetivo adaptar e avaliar as propriedades psicométricas da versão Brasileira do Inventário de Flow no Trabalho (WOLF). Os participantes desta pesquisa foram uma amostra nacional de 640 profissionais (74% mulheres), idades entre 19 a 73 anos (M = 35,9, DP = 10,5). A análise fatorial confirmatória (AFC) evidenciou a estrutura de três fatores oblíquos (absorção, envolvimento e motivação intrínseca) como a mais adequada aos dados. A AFC Multigrupo demonstrou a invariância da escala para sexo e situação de trabalho (autônomo e não-autônomo). As dimensões de flow estiveram positivamente relacionadas à autoeficácia ocupacional e satisfação no trabalho. WOLF apresentou propriedades psicométricas satisfatórias, sugerindo a sua utilidade para avaliar flow no contexto brasileiro.

Abstract 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 self-efficacy and job satisfaction. WOLF presented adequate psychometric properties, suggesting its usefulness in evaluating flow at work in the Brazilian context.

Resumen El flow en trabajo comprende una experiencia positiva y estado mental que pueden ocurrir durante las actividades laborales. Este estudio pretende adaptar y evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la versión brasilera del Inventario de Flow en trabajo (WOLF). Los participantes fueron una muestra nacional de 640 profesionales (74% mujeres) con edades entre 19 a 73 años (M = 35,9, DE = 10,5). El análisis factorial confirmatorio (AFC) respaldó que la estructura oblicua de tres factores (absorción, implicación y motivación intrínseca) es la más confiable. El AFC multigrupo alcanzó invariancia de medida completa para sexo y status de empleo (autónomo y no autónomo). Las dimensiones del flow se relacionaron positivamente con autoeficacia ocupacional y satisfacción laboral. El WOLF presentó propiedades psicométricas adecuadas, lo que sugiere su utilidad en evaluar flow en el contexto brasilero.

Abstract This study investigated the mediating effect of meaning in life on the relationship between personal growth initiative and subjective well-being. The sample was composed of a total of 1,899 Brazilian participants who voluntarily took part in this study by completing the study survey. Based on the results of the structural equation modeling, the relationship between personal growth initiative and subjective well-being was found to be partially mediated by the presence of meaning in life. Age was found to influence the mediation, as older participants reported greater personal growth initiative and meaning in their lives. Limitations of the study, as well as directions for future research are discussed.