Psychological Well-Being Scales
PWBEudaimonic Psychological Well-Being
18 items
1989
α .33–.82 (short form)
Free
Ryff, C.D.
What it measures
A multidimensional model and measure of eudaimonic wellbeing capturing six dimensions of positive psychological functioning. Grounded in Aristotelian philosophy, humanistic psychology, and developmental theory. The 18-item short form is widely used; the 42- and 84-item versions have superior reliability.
Representative items
- I judge myself by what I think is important, not by the values of what others think is important. (Autonomy)
- In general, I feel I am in charge of the situation in which I live. (Environmental Mastery)
- I have the sense that I have developed a lot as a person over time. (Personal Growth)
- People would describe me as a giving person, willing to share my time with others. (Positive Relations)
- I have a sense of direction and purpose in life. (Purpose in Life)
Citation
Ryff, C.D. (1989). Happiness is everything, or is it? Explorations on the meaning of psychological well-being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 57(6), 1069–1081.