Satisfaction with Life

What it measures

A five-item likert scale designed to measure one's global attitude about his/her life.

Response format

7-point Likert (1=strongly disagree, 7=strongly agree)

Scale items

• In most ways my life is close to ideal.
• The conditions of my life are excellent.
• I am satisfied with my life.

Full scale items shown. Always cite the original source when using this scale in research.

Usage notes & scoring

Internal consistency (alpha = .88) was reported in the primary study. Factor analytic procedures were used to support the scale's structural validity.

Citation

Arnold, Mark J. and Kristy E. Reynolds (2009), "Affect and Retail Shopping Behavior: Understanding the Role of Mood Regulation and Regulatory Focus," Journal of Retailing, 85 (3), 308-320.

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