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Satisfaction With Life Scale · 5 questions · 1 minute
How do you feel about your life as a whole?
Five statements from the Satisfaction With Life Scale by Dr. Ed Diener and colleagues. It asks how you judge your life as a whole, by your own standards. There are no right answers.
About this questionnaire
Source: Diener E, Emmons RA, Larsen RJ, Griffin S. The Satisfaction With Life Scale. J Pers Assess. 1985;49(1):71–75. Score ranges from Pavot W, Diener E. Review of the Satisfaction With Life Scale. Psychol Assess. 1993;5(2):164–172. Original →
Common questions
What does the Satisfaction With Life Scale measure?
It measures how satisfied you are with your life as a whole, judged by your own standards rather than a checklist of what a good life should be.
How is it different from mood?
Mood changes from hour to hour. Life satisfaction is a broader judgment about your life as a whole, so it usually changes more slowly.