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Evaluating flourishing: a comparative analysis of four measures using item pool visualization
Veronika Ploke1, Bernad Batinic2, Stefan Stieger1
1Department of Psychology and Psychodynamics, Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Krems an der Donau, Austria.
Frontiers in Psychology
|November 21, 2024
Summary
This study compares four flourishing measures in German speakers. All are useful, but PERMA-Profiler, MHC-SF, and Flourishing Scale offer broad views, while Wellbeing Conceptual Framework provides a focused assessment.
Area of Science:
- Positive Psychology
- Psychometrics
- Wellbeing Research
Background:
- Flourishing, a key positive psychology concept, lacks standardized definition and assessment.
- Numerous wellbeing and flourishing questionnaires exist, creating a challenge for researchers.
- Scientific debate persists regarding the precise definition and measurement of flourishing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comparative analysis of four widely used flourishing measures.
- To aid researchers in selecting appropriate flourishing assessment tools.
- To address the uncertainty surrounding flourishing measure selection in a German-speaking sample.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of four flourishing measures: PERMA-Profiler, Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (MHC-SF), Flourishing Scale, and Wellbeing Conceptual Framework.
- Utilized Item Pool Visualization (IPV) to compare and contrast instruments.
- Data collected from a German-speaking sample.
Main Results:
- All four measures effectively assess the construct of flourishing.
- Measures differ in scope, ranging from broad to narrow conceptualizations.
- PERMA-Profiler, MHC-SF, and Flourishing Scale are suitable for comprehensive flourishing overviews.
- Wellbeing Conceptual Framework offers the most specific assessment of flourishing's core concept.
Conclusions:
- Researchers can select flourishing measures based on their specific aims (broad vs. narrow focus).
- The study provides empirical evidence to guide the choice of flourishing assessment tools.
- Understanding the nuances of each measure enhances the validity of positive psychology research.
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