5 items
A 5-item scale measuring cognitive judgments of satisfaction with one's life as a whole.
Scoring
Sum all items (5–35). 5–9: extremely dissatisfied; 20–24: slightly satisfied; 31–35: extremely satisfied.
Citation
Diener, E., Emmons, R. A., Larsen, R. J., & Griffin, S. (1985). The Satisfaction with Life Scale. Journal of Personality Assessment, 49(1), 71–75.
doi:10.1207/s15327752jpa4901_13License: Free for research use.
In most ways my life is close to my ideal.
1–7 · "Strongly disagree" → "Strongly agree"
The conditions of my life are excellent.
1–7 · "Strongly disagree" → "Strongly agree"
I am satisfied with my life.
1–7 · "Strongly disagree" → "Strongly agree"
So far I have gotten the important things I want in life.
1–7 · "Strongly disagree" → "Strongly agree"
If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing.
1–7 · "Strongly disagree" → "Strongly agree"
Use this scale in your own ESM/EMA study — embed it as a survey within SMAAT.