This study aims to validate the psychometric properties of the Flourishing Scale (FS) within the Algerian context, contributing to the understanding of psychological well-being in non-Western settings. Flourishing reflects an individual’s perception of leading a fulfilling and meaningful life, with optimal functioning across social, emotional, and psychological domains. Using a sample of 365 university students, the study evaluated the FS alongside the Satisfaction with Life Scale. EFA and CFA were conducted to examine the FS structure, along with internal consistency and validity assessments. The results demonstrated strong psychometric properties, confirming the scale’s unidimensionality, high internal consistency, and validity as a measure of flourishing in Algeria. Measurement invariance analysis further confirmed that the FS retains its psychometric robustness across gender and age groups, reinforcing its applicability in diverse populations. Correlations with SWLS further supported its construct validity. The findings support the use of the FS in Algerian settings to assess psychological well-being. Future research should explore its applicability across diverse demographic groups and investigate its relationships with other constructs, such as resilience and work-life balance.

This article in the journal “Gruppe. Interaktion. Organisation. (GIO)” explores the adapted and validated Arabic version of the revised Compound Psychological Capital Scale (CPC-12R) among 558 participants in two samples from Algeria. Confirmatory factor analyses supported the scale’s four-factor structure—hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism—and showed good overall fit. Reliability was acceptable, and concurrent validity was supported through statistically significant correlations with the Psychological Capital Questionnaire, life satisfaction, and flourishing. Although configural invariance was established, only partial measurement invariance emerged across gender, age, and cultural contexts, suggesting caution in direct mean comparisons. Overall, findings indicate that the Arabic CPC-12R is a reliable and valid tool for assessing Psychological Capital in Arabic-speaking populations. Future research is recommended to explore broader cultural nuances and use longitudinal designs to track the scale’s stability and predictive utility across diverse settings.