Translation and Cross-cultural Validation of the Flourishing and Secure Flourishing Indexes in the Brazilian Portuguese language.

Abstract

Objectives: Flourishing, a holistic concept encompassing multiple domains of well-being, has gained significant interest in recent years. However, validated tools for measuring flourishing, mainly using VanderWeele's framework, remain unavailable for Brazilian Portuguese-speaking populations. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Flourishing Index (FI) and Secure Flourishing Index (SFI) for the Brazilian Portuguese language through two complementary studies.

Methods: The instruments were translated and culturally adapted, following international guidelines for cross-cultural adaptation of Self-Report Measures. In Study 1, psychometric properties were examined using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) in a general population sample (n = 359). Construct validity was assessed by correlating FI/SFI scores with quality of life, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic growth. In Study 2, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted in a sample of individuals with moderate depressive symptoms (n = 252) to confirm the factor structure. Reliability and validity were evaluated in both samples.

Results: EFA identified a five-factor structure for FI and a six-factor structure for SFI, consistent with prior studies. Cronbach's alpha ranged from 0.60 to 0.86, supporting internal consistency. CFA confirmed the multidimensional structures with appropriate fit indices (RMSEA<0.08, SRMR<0.08). Construct validity analyses demonstrated significant correlations between FI/SFI and mental health, quality of life, and post-traumatic growth.

Conclusion: The FI and SFI demonstrated appropriate psychometric properties in the Brazilian Portuguese language, enabling comprehensive assessments of flourishing in diverse contexts. These validated tools can support flourishing research and intervention evaluation in Brazil.