Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS)
A quick well‑being check of how satisfied you feel with life as a whole. Private, free, and instant. Results save only on your device.
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How to take it
- Think about your life as a whole, not one area.
- For each statement, pick one option from strongly disagree to strongly agree.
- When all 5 are answered, your results appear below.
For teens and adults. Screening only. A clinician must make any diagnosis.
FAQ
What is the SWLS?
A 5‑item measure of global life satisfaction developed by Ed Diener and colleagues. It asks how satisfied you are with life as a whole.
How is it scored?
Each item scores 1 to 7. Total is 5 to 35. A score near 20 is about neutral on life satisfaction.
What do scores mean?
Typical guidance: 30–35 very high, 25–29 high, 20–24 average, 15–19 slightly below average, 10–14 dissatisfied, 5–9 extremely dissatisfied.
Is it a diagnosis?
No. It is a screen. Only a licensed professional can diagnose any condition.
Is my data stored?
No. Answers save to your device. Results are encoded in the URL hash so you can bookmark or share the link.
Privacy and disclaimer
- Everything runs in your browser. Inputs auto‑save to your device. We do not collect or store your answers.
- For education and entertainment use only. Not psychological advice. No guarantees of accuracy. Screening is not diagnosis.
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References and credits
- Diener, E., Emmons, R. A., Larsen, R. J., & Griffin, S. (1985). The Satisfaction With Life Scale. Journal of Personality Assessment, 49(1), 71–75.
- Understanding scores document by Ed Diener (interpretive ranges). Use is free of charge with citation.
- Permission: The SWLS is free to use without permission or charge as long as authors are credited.
Item wording and response options are unchanged.