Measuring Dispositional Flow: Validity and reliability of the Dispositional Flow State Scale 2, Italian version.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Dispositional Flow Scale-2 (DFS-2), for use with Italian adults, young adults and adolescents.

Method

In accordance with the guidelines for test adaptation, the scale has been translated with the method of back translation. The understanding of the item has been checked according to the latest standards on the culturally sensitive translation. The scale thus produced was administered to 843 individuals (of which 60.69% female), between the ages of 15 and 74. The sample is balanced between workers and students. The main activities defined by the subjects allow the sample to be divided into three categories: students, workers, athletes (professionals and semi-professionals)

SUBMITTER: Riva EFM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5587230 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature