Work-Related Flow Scale (WOLF-S) Test

See how deeply you enter a flow state while studying in about 3 minutes. Get fast, actionable insight to boost engagement, motivation, and learning productivity across tasks.

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How the Scales are Structured

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20/35

Intrinsic Motivation (IM)

This scale measures how strongly a student’s learning is driven by genuine interest and personal growth rather than external rewards.

Low

Moderate

High

5 – 15: Low | 16 – 25: Moderate | 26 – 35: High

A score of 20 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally self-driven interest in learning that may vary depending on the task or context.

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12/28

Enjoyment of Studying (EoS)

Measures the degree of positive emotions and satisfaction a student experiences while studying.

Low pleasure

Moderate pleasure

High pleasure

4 – 12: Low pleasure | 13 – 20: Moderate pleasure | 21 – 28: High pleasure

A score of 12 indicates low pleasure from studying, suggesting the learning process is currently associated with limited enjoyment or satisfaction.

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24/28

Absorption (A)

Absorption measures how deeply a student becomes immersed in learning, including intense concentration and reduced awareness of time and surroundings.

Low absorption

Moderate absorption

High absorption

4 – 12: Low absorption | 13 – 20: Moderate absorption | 21 – 28: High absorption

A score of 24 indicates high absorption, suggesting you often become strongly immersed in study activities and may lose track of time while working.

example score

28/91

Flow State (FS)

Measures how intensely a learner experiences immersive, focused engagement and a sense of control during studying.

Low flow

Moderate flow

High flow

13 – 38: Low flow | 39 – 64: Moderate flow | 65 – 91: High flow

A score of 28 falls in the Low flow range, suggesting limited immersion and sustained concentration in learning tasks at the time of assessment.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Students boosting study focus

41%OF USERS

Learners take it to see how often they get fully absorbed in studying and which tasks help them concentrate best.

Teachers refining assignments

34%OF USERS

Educators use it to compare lesson activities and choose formats that create deeper engagement and smoother learning.

Education psychologists and researchers

25%OF USERS

Specialists administer it to measure flow during learning and track changes across groups, programs, or time.

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Intrinsic Motivation (IM)

Average

25.4

Normal range

21 — 29.8

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Pleasure from Studying (PfS)

Average

12.2

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7.7 — 16.7

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Absorption (A)

Average

21.6

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18.4 — 24.9

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State of Flow (SoF)

Average

40.9

Normal range

27.6 — 54.3

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures flow during studying, including concentration, perceived control over the task, and reduced awareness of time.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. The questionnaire includes 13 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches the typical experience during studying. Answer all items without spending too much time on any single question.

How are results interpreted?

Higher scores generally indicate more frequent or more intense flow during learning activities. Scores can be reviewed overall and by the three features measured.

What can the results be used for?

Results can support evaluation of how specific learning tasks relate to engagement and productivity. They may also inform adjustments to instruction, assignments, or study strategies.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Work-Related Flow Scale (WOLF-S) Test

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This self-report measure is designed to assess the experience of flow in a work-related context. The Work-Related Flow Scale (WOLF-S) asks respondents to rate typical features of flow states, such as focused absorption, perceived control, and altered sense of time.

The instrument contains 13 items and takes about 3 minutes to complete. It was developed by Jeanne Nakamura and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.

Scores from the Work-Related Flow Scale (WOLF-S) may be used in organizational or research settings to quantify the frequency and intensity of flow experiences during work activities and to support interpretation alongside other indicators of engagement and well-being.

Author: Jeanne Nakamura, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Literature: Csikszentmihalyi, M. Flow: The psychology of optimal experience. Harper & Row. 1990.; Bakker, A., Ljubin-Golub, T., & Rijavec, M. Validation of the Study-Related Flow Inventory (WOLF-S). Croatian Journal of Education. 2017.

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