8 items
An 8-item summary measure of the respondent's self-perceived success in important areas such as relationships, self-esteem, purpose, and optimism.
Scoring
Sum all items (8–56). Higher scores = greater flourishing. Authors report mean ≈ 45 in US college samples.
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.
doi:10.1007/s11205-009-9493-yLicense: Free for research use.
I lead a purposeful and meaningful life.
1–7 · "Strongly disagree" → "Strongly agree"
My social relationships are supportive and rewarding.
1–7 · "Strongly disagree" → "Strongly agree"
I am engaged and interested in my daily activities.
1–7 · "Strongly disagree" → "Strongly agree"
I actively contribute to the happiness and well-being of others.
1–7 · "Strongly disagree" → "Strongly agree"
I am competent and capable in the activities that are important to me.
1–7 · "Strongly disagree" → "Strongly agree"
I am a good person and live a good life.
1–7 · "Strongly disagree" → "Strongly agree"
I am optimistic about my future.
1–7 · "Strongly disagree" → "Strongly agree"
People respect me.
1–7 · "Strongly disagree" → "Strongly agree"
Use this scale in your own ESM/EMA study — embed it as a survey within SMAAT.