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Research Instrument
Well-being // SWLS Open Access

Satisfaction With Life Scale

5-item scale measuring global cognitive judgments of one's life satisfaction.

Estimated Time
~5 mins
Instrument Scale
Standardized Items
Administration
Self-Administered
Scoring Engine
Automated Real-Time

Scale Overview & Construct

5-item scale measuring global cognitive judgments of one's life satisfaction.

Psychometric Instrument Likert Self-Report Dimensional Breakdown Server-Side Validated

Purpose & Measurement Objectives

5-item scale measuring global cognitive judgments of one's life satisfaction. Based on your answers to its 5 items, you'll get a single overall score showing how strongly this pattern applies to you right now. Your result gives you a clearer, more specific picture of your current well-being in this area, rather than a vague sense of it.

Instrument Specifications

Target Population
Teachers, Educators & Faculty
Administration Format
Self-Administered
Intended Domain / Purpose
Research & Empirical Study
Recommended Age Bracket
Adults (18+ yrs)
Duration & Pacing
5 Minutes (Self-Paced)
Access License
Open Creative Commons

Scientific Documentation & Psychometric Rigor

Developer / Author
Diener, E., Emmons, R. A., Larsen, R. J., & Griffin, S.
Development Year
1985
Theoretical Construct & Framework Measures global cognitive judgments of satisfaction with one's life as a whole, as a component of subjective well-being.

Internal Consistency & Reliability

Original and subsequent studies consistently report high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha generally above .85).

Construct & Criterion Validity

One of the most widely used and validated measures of life satisfaction, correlating with other subjective well-being and mental health indicators across many populations.

Academic Citations

Diener, E., Emmons, R. A., Larsen, R. J., & Griffin, S. (1985). The satisfaction with life scale. Journal of Personality Assessment, 49(1), 71-75.

Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance

When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:

License: Public Domain. Citation: Diener, E., Emmons, R. A., Larsen, R. J., & Griffin, S. (1985). The Satisfaction with Life Scale. Journal of Personality Assessment, 49(1), 71–75. This is not a diagnostic tool.

Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use

Construct Boundaries & Interpretive Limitations

Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis.

License: Public Domain. Citation: Diener, E., Emmons, R. A., Larsen, R. J., & Griffin, S. (1985). The Satisfaction with Life Scale. Journal of Personality Assessment, 49(1), 71–75. This is not a diagnostic tool.

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Identifier SWLS
Category Well-being
Scale Standard Standardized
License Status CC BY 4.0 Open Scale
PsiQ Psychometric ID #34
Satisfaction With Life Scale
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