About this assessment
What this test explores
This life satisfaction test asks you to evaluate your life as a whole rather than rate a temporary mood. The five statements focus on whether your circumstances, achievements, and overall direction feel close to what you want.
- How closely life matches your personal ideal
- Satisfaction with present life conditions
- Whether important goals and priorities feel fulfilled
How the result is calculated
The five statements are rated from 1 to 7 and are added for a raw score from 5 to 35. The site normalizes this with (raw - 5) / 30 x 100. Result thresholds preserve the source interpretation ranges at raw scores 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30.
How to read your result
Life satisfaction is a reflective judgment, not a measure of momentary happiness. A result may be strongly influenced by one major life area, so review the individual statements before treating it as a verdict on your whole life.
Source and use
Satisfaction With Life Scale by Diener, Emmons, Larsen, and Griffin. The authors permit credited non-commercial use. View the source
Quizzpy presents this material as an educational self-assessment. The result is based on self-reported answers and should be kept in context.
Common questions
Questions about this test
Is life satisfaction the same as happiness?
Not exactly. Happiness often refers to feelings and mood, while life satisfaction is your reflective evaluation of life as a whole.
Why might my result change over time?
Major events, relationships, work, health, expectations, and changing priorities can all affect how you evaluate your life.