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Life Satisfaction Scale

Satisfaction with Life Assessment

The Satisfaction with Life Scale evaluates your overall life satisfaction and sense of well-being.

5 questions·1 minute·wellbeing

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About This Test

📝5 questions

⏱️~2-5 minutes

🔒Completely private

⚡Instant results

The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) by Diener and colleagues (1985) is a 5-item measure of global life satisfaction. Source: Diener et al., 1985 (PubMed).

How to use it: Rate each statement about your life as a whole honestly. There are no right or wrong answers.

Reading your score: Higher totals indicate greater life satisfaction. The bands are general guides.

Limitations: The SWLS is a self-report screening tool, not a diagnosis. Life satisfaction is one part of well-being.

When to seek help: If low satisfaction is tied to low mood or hopelessness, consider a mental health professional. If you ever feel you might harm yourself, contact 988 (US) right away.

Related: Our WHO-5 Well-Being Index and Mental Health Help (US).

What is the SWLS?+

A 5-item measure of global life satisfaction developed by Diener and colleagues (1985).

How long does it take?+

About 1 minute.

Is it a diagnosis?+

No. It is a self-report screening tool, not a diagnosis.

What does my score mean?+

Higher totals indicate more life satisfaction. The bands are general guides.

Is it private?+

Yes. Responses are processed locally in your browser and are never stored on our servers.

Source & Validation

Diener E, Emmons RA, Larsen RJ, et al. The Satisfaction With Life Scale. J Pers Assess. 1985;49(1):71-75.

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