Abstract

GABARDO-MARTINS, Larissa Maria David et al. Additional evidence of the validity of the PERMA at Work Scale. Aval. psicol. [online]. 2026, vol.25, e24865.  Epub Apr 10, 2026. ISSN 2175-3431.  https://doi.org/10.15689/ap.2026.25.e24865.

PERMA at work is conceptualized as the achievement of positive emotions, engagement, positive relationships, accomplishment, and meaning in the workplace. This study aimed to seek additional evidence of validity for the PERMA at Work Scale in the Brazilian context. The sample consisted of 568 workers of both sexes. Confirmatory Factor Analysis indicated that the 15-item model, divided into five first-order factors and one second-order factor, presented the best fit indices. Furthermore, the parameters of the PERMA at Work Scale items were found to be invariant across gender groups (male and female) and sector (public, private, and self-employed). Finally, positive and significant correlations were observed between PERMA at work and external variables, including job satisfaction, job engagement, and positive affect at work. The findings indicate that the instrument demonstrates adequate psychometric properties, supporting its use in future research on the topic.

Keywords : work; positive psychology; psychometrics; validation study.

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