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Subjective happiness is a personal view of how satisfied and positive you feel in everyday life. It summarizes a broad sense of mood and contentment rather than a single event.
Scores help you notice patterns across weeks so you can compare like with like and decide what to keep or change. A short set of statements keeps the process quick and repeatable.
You read each statement and pick a number from one to seven, then you look at the total and where it sits. Results show a simple classification and a visual cue so you can judge change.
For example, a higher total suggests stronger happiness overall while lower numbers point to habits that may deserve attention. Small moves are meaningful when you track the same way each time.
Use recent weeks as your frame so answers reflect what is typical for you. There are no right or wrong answers and consistency across runs makes trends easier to spot.
This tool provides informational estimates and does not substitute professional advice.
The Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS) observes four self‑ratings on a seven‑point response scale. The quantities are a snapshot of perceived happiness over recent weeks, not a diagnosis or a clinical measure.
From these ratings the calculator forms a total score and a mean score, then splits the result into two subscores: self‑view and dispositional happiness. Item four is reverse‑coded so that higher values always indicate greater happiness.
Results are grouped into three bands to aid interpretation. Values near a boundary are best treated as approximate and should be read alongside your recent context and habits.
Comparisons work best within the same person using the same anchors, time frame, and conditions. Population differences and language nuances can shift how people use the scale.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit/Datatype | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| General self‑view rating | 1–7 integer | Input | |
| Relative to peers rating | 1–7 integer | Input | |
| Dispositional joy rating | 1–7 integer | Input | |
| Low happiness statement (pre‑reverse) | 1–7 integer | Input | |
| Reverse‑coded item four | 1–7 integer | Derived | |
| Self‑view subscore | 2–14 integer | Derived | |
| Disposition subscore | 2–14 integer | Derived | |
| Total SHS score | 4–28 integer | Derived | |
| Mean item score | 1.00–7.00 | Derived | |
| Percent of maximum | 0.0–100.0% | Derived |
Worked example. Inputs x1..4 = [6, 5, 4, 2]. Reverse code item four: x4′ = 8 − 2 = 6.
A total of 21 sits in the Medium band. Mean is 5.25 out of 7, about 71% of the maximum.
| Threshold Band | Lower Bound | Upper Bound | Interpretation | Action Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 4 | 16 | Lower‑than‑average happiness. | Focus on small, repeatable habits. |
| Medium | 17 | 22 | Around average. | Maintain helpful routines; adjust as needed. |
| High | 23 | 28 | Above average. | Keep effective habits; support others. |
Units, precision, and rounding: the decimal separator is a dot. Mean is shown to two decimals; percent of maximum is shown to one decimal. Totals and subscores are integers. Rounding uses the platform’s standard Number.toFixed behaviour.
| Field | Type | Min | Max | Step/Pattern | Error Text | Placeholder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Items 1–4 | Radio integer | 1 | 7 | Step 1 | None (constrained by choices) | Not applicable |
Query code r |
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| Input | Accepted Families | Output | Encoding/Precision | Rounding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four item selections | Integers 1–7 | Total, band, mean, subscores, percent | Numbers; dot decimal | Mean 2 dp; percent 1 dp |
| Answer sheet export | Copy or file download | #, Item, Response | Plain text table | Not applicable |
Privacy & compliance. No data is transmitted or stored server‑side; processing happens on your device. Exports are created locally. This assessment involves sensitive self‑reports—use with care in shared settings.
Assumptions & limitations
Edge cases & error sources
r with wrong length or characters is ignored.The Subjective Happiness Scale yields a total score and an interpretation band.
Repeat periodically under similar conditions to see trend, not noise.
No. Scoring happens on your device and nothing is sent to a server. If you export or copy results, handle them with care in shared environments.
Sensitive self‑reports deserve private handling.It reflects your self‑ratings on a short scale. It is reliable for personal tracking when used the same way over time, not a clinical diagnosis or a replacement for care.
They are simple bands for interpretation. Low indicates room for supportive habits, Medium is around average, and High is above average. Values near edges can drift with context.
Inputs are integers 1 to 7. Totals and subscores are integers. Mean shows two decimals; percent shows one. Decimal separator is a dot.
Once loaded, scoring works without a connection. If device policies block external assets, some visuals may not appear, but the totals still compute.
Treat scores within a point or two of a band edge as approximate. Track over time and read results in the context of sleep, stress, and recent events.
Add items one to three and the reverse of item four (8 minus your answer). That total is the SHS score. Divide by four for the mean.
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