The work-related flow inventory: Construction and initial validation of the WOLF

Arnold B. Bakker

doi:10.1016/j.jvb.2007.11.007

The work-related flow inventory: Construction and initial validation of the WOLF

Arnold B. Bakker

Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Abstract

The WOrk-reLated Flow inventory (WOLF) measures flow at work, defined as a short-term peak experience characterized by absorption, work enjoyment, and intrinsic work motivation. Results of Study 1 among 7 samples of employees (total N = 1346) from different occupational groups offer support for the factorial validity and reliability of the WOLF. Study 2 examined the validity of the WOLF in more detail among some of the samples. Positive correlations between a general flow index and the three flow dimensions confirm the convergent validity of the WOLF. In addition, the findings of Study 2 provide evidence for the construct and predictive validity of the WOLF using five job characteristics as predictors of flow, and other-ratings of performance as outcomes.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	400-414
Number of pages	15
Journal	Journal of Vocational Behavior
Volume	72
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2007.11.007
Publication status	Published - Jun 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Construct validity
Flow
Happiness
Job resources
Scale development

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Education
Applied Psychology
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Life-span and Life-course Studies

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