Crianças (EMSVC) avalia a satisfação de vida em crianças entre sete e 12 anos de idade por meio de 50 itens distribuídos em seis dimensões. O objetivo deste estudo foi revisar as propriedades psicométricas da EMSVC e criar normas para a sua utilização. A amostra foi composta por 1181 crianças de sete a 13 anos de idade (M=10,43; DP=1,78) de dados oriundos de pesquisas realizadas no Rio Grande do Sul. Foi conduzida uma análise fatorial confirmatória para avaliar a qualidade de ajuste do modelo. A fidedignidade foi estimada por meio do alfa de Cronbach e ômega de McDonald. Os resultados indicaram que as alterações favoreceram a obtenção de bons índices de ajuste do modelo após a exclusão de 18 itens e retirada da dimensão Não Violência. Houve incremento na consistência interna das subescalas. Este estudo fornece normas percentílicas por sexo e ano escolar para uso clínico e em pesquisa. Palavras-chave: avaliação psicológica; crianças; satisfação de vida; validação de teste. ABSTRACT-Multidimensional Life Satisfaction Scale for Children: Revision and Standards The Multidimensional Life Satisfaction Scale for Children (MLSS-C) assesses life satisfaction in children aged between seven and 12 years, through 50 items distributed among six dimensions. The aim of this study was to revise the psychometric properties of the MLSS-C and create standards for its use. The sample was composed of data from 1181 children aged seven to 13 years (M=10.43; SD=1.78) from studies conducted in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed to evaluate the quality of the model fit. The reliability was estimated using Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega. Results showed good model fit after the exclusion of 18 items, the Non-Violence dimension was also removed. Results indicated an improvement of its indexes after psychometric revision and an increase in the internal consistency of the subscales. Percentile standards according to participants' sex and school year are provided for clinical and research use.

The aim of the present study was to adapt the LONG Dispositional Flow Scale-General (DFS-2 General) to Brazilian Portuguese and assess evidence of the instrument's validity. The DFS-2 General is an instrument for measuring flow in general contexts. The study was divided into two phases. The first involved translation and cultural adaptation of the DFS-2. The second entailed conducting an empirical study to assess evidence of construct and convergent validity, as well as internal consistency. The sample consisted of 310 adults (77.4% female) between the ages of 18 and 63 (M = 30.7 SD = 9.2). Based on the parameters of Jackson et al. (2010), we performed confirmatory factor analysis of two models: one with nine first-order factors, and the other with one second-order Flow factor and the same nine first-order factors. A new six-factor model, also with one second-order Flow factor, was proposed. The DFS-2 General presented adequate psychometric properties, indicating its suitability for assessing flow at work within the Brazilian context. The results revealed significant positive correlations between flow and both satisfaction with life and positive affects, as well as a significant negative correlation between flow and negative affects. Significant negative correlations between flow and stress were also found.

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Este estudo objetivou adaptar as Tarefas Preditoras de Otimismo em Crianças (TAPOC) para uso em tablet e investigar evidências de validade da versão informatizada. Além disso, investigaram-se o nível de otimismo das crianças avaliadas e possíveis diferenças entre os sexos, tipos de escolas e cidades. O estudo foi realizado em duas etapas, informatização do instrumento e estudo de evidências de validade. Na primeira, participaram dois profissionais das Ciências da Computação, dois especialistas em Avaliação Psicológica e 10 crianças com características da amostra. Na segunda, a amostra foi composta por 238 crianças de quatro a 10 anos de idade (M=7,24; DP=1,6), sendo 133 crianças de Porto Alegre-RS e 105 de Teresina-PI de escolas públicas e privadas. A TAPOC-i apresentou consistência interna satisfatória e correlações significativas com os demais instrumentos. Identificou-se uma diferença significativa entre sexos. A análise fatorial confirmatória indicou que o modelo permaneceu unidimensional. Palavras-chave: otimismo; instrumento informatizado; crianças; TAPOC. ABSTRACT-Computerization and Validation of Optimism Predictor Tasks in Children (TAPOC) Instrument This study aimed to adapt the Optimism Predictor Task in Children (TAPOC) into a to use in tablet and to investigate validity evidence of the computer-based version. Besides, sought to assess the optimism level of accessed children and possible differences between sex, type of school and cities. The study was carried out in two steps, computerization of the instrument and study of validity evidence. In the first, two professionals of Computer Science participated, two experts in Psychological Assessment and ten children with sample characteristics. In the second, the sample was composed by 238 children aged four to 10 years (M=7.24, SD=1.6), 133 from Porto Alegre-RS and 105 from Teresina-PI of public and private schools. The TAPOC-i showed satisfactory internal consistency (0.72) and significant correlations with other measures. It was identified a significant difference between sexs. Confirmatory factor analyze indicated that the model remained one dimensional.