Flourishing Scale

What it measures

A brief measure of psychological flourishing capturing human strengths, social relationships, purpose, and optimism. Conceptually grounded in eudaimonic wellbeing theory. Designed as a complement to the SWLS (hedonic wellbeing) and SPANE (affect balance) to form a comprehensive wellbeing battery.

Response format

Likert (1–7, strongly disagree to strongly agree); total 8–56

Representative items

• I lead a purposeful and meaningful life.
• My social relationships are supportive and rewarding.
• I am engaged and interested in my daily activities.
• I actively contribute to the happiness and well-being of others.
• I am competent and capable in the activities that are important to me.

Usage notes & scoring

Freely available from Ed Diener's website. Total score 8–56; higher = greater flourishing. Designed as part of a brief wellbeing battery alongside the SWLS and SPANE. Validated in student and adult population samples.

Recommended companion scales

Citation

Diener, E., Wirtz, D., Tov, W., Kim-Prieto, C., Choi, D., Oishi, S., & Biswas-Diener, R. (2010). New well-being measures: Short scales to assess flourishing and positive and negative feelings. Social Indicators Research, 97(2), 143–156.

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