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Categories: Assessment , Health & Fitness , Psychology
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The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) is a widely used five-item self-report measure designed to capture your overall cognitive judgement of life satisfaction, separate from fleeting emotions or circumstances. Researchers and clinicians worldwide rely on its total score to compare wellbeing across individuals, groups and populations over time and between diverse cultures.

This browser-based tool implements the SWLS with a clean, distraction-free interface and instant scoring. A reactive engine updates progress in real time, and an interactive gauge displays your total score on a clearly coloured continuum. All calculations happen locally, so results appear immediately and you can revisit your assessment at any time through a single shared link.

Complete the assessment when reflecting on recent weeks, perhaps before a coaching session, annual review or wellbeing check-in, and save the link for later comparison. Select responses honestly; there are no right or wrong answers because only personal context matters. Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis or treatment recommendation.

Technical Details:

The tool sums your five Likert-style responses (1–7 each) to create a total score from 5 to 35, then maps that value to a descriptive satisfaction band rendered on a dynamic gauge.

An event-driven model watches each radio selection, updates encoded query parameters, and redraws the visual indicator without reloading the page.

  • Client-side only; no network calls after load.
  • Seven-point response scale ensures fine resolution.
  • Colour-coded bands aid quick interpretation.
  • Encoded link lets you share results securely.
BandTotal Range
Extremely Dissatisfied5 – 9
Below Average15 – 19
Average20 – 24
Very High30 – 35

Processing occurs entirely in your browser, keeping responses private and ensuring instant performance.

Calculations & Scoring:

The SWLS uses one straightforward calculation to derive your total and an accompanying qualitative band.

Total score equals the sum of five responses.

R1,R2,R3,R4,R5
5,6,4,7,5
Each answer is captured from the seven-point scale without modification.

T=∑i15Ri
27
The five responses are summed to produce a single numeric value.

T=27
Band=High
The total is matched to the predefined ranges to yield a descriptive label.

Visual=Interactive Gauge
Value=27
The charting layer animates a pointer to the correct position and colours the arc accordingly.

A total of 27 places you in the High satisfaction band.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Follow these quick steps to complete and interpret your assessment.

  1. Press the Start Assessment button.
  2. Read each statement carefully and select one of the seven radio options from “Strongly disagree” to “Strongly agree”.
  3. Use the scrolling question list to revisit or change any answer at any time.
  4. Watch the progress bar update until it reaches 100 %. Do not close the tab mid-way.
  5. Review your total score, descriptive band and gauge once all five items are answered.
  6. Save or share the URL to keep a private record of your responses.

FAQ:

Common questions about methodology, privacy and practical use.

Is my data stored?

No. All responses remain in your browser and are encoded into the link only when you choose to share it.

What is the SWLS?

The SWLS is a research-validated questionnaire developed in 1985 by Diener et al. to measure global life satisfaction.

How long does it take?

Most users finish in well under one minute because the scale contains just five statements.

Can I compare scores over time?

Yes. Repeat the assessment under similar conditions and note the dates; consistent changes suggest shifting attitudes toward life satisfaction.

Who should use this tool?

Anyone interested in monitoring overall wellbeing, including students, professionals and coaches; it is not intended for diagnostic purposes.

Troubleshooting:

If something doesn’t work as expected, try these solutions.

  • Page looks blank — Disable browser extensions that block scripts and reload.
  • Gauge does not appear — Ensure JavaScript is enabled and the content security policy allows inline graphics.
  • Progress bar stops updating — Refresh the page; previous answers automatically reload from the encoded link.
  • Result colours seem off — Check that your display’s colour profile is set correctly or view on another device.
  • Copying the link fails — Use the browser address bar’s native copy function or right-click to copy URL.

Advanced Tips:

Enhance the usefulness of your results with these expert suggestions.

  • Complete the scale at the same time of day to minimise mood-related variance.
  • Pair the SWLS with a positive-affect measure for a broader wellbeing snapshot.
  • Chart your scores monthly in a spreadsheet to spot trends over time.
  • Discuss your results with a trusted mentor to uncover actionable insights.
  • Use the encoded URL in a secure journal app to keep a private history.

Glossary:

Key terms used throughout this tool.

SWLS
Abbreviation for Satisfaction With Life Scale.
Likert scale
A range-based response format typically from strong disagreement to strong agreement.
Total score
The sum of all five item responses, yielding 5 – 35.
Band
Qualitative category describing life satisfaction based on the total score.
Gauge
Circular visual indicator showing your position within the full score range.
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