Perceived Life Satisfaction Scale (PLSS)
Cite this measure View MeasureAdelman, H. S., Taylor, L., & Nelson, P. (1989). Minors' dissatisfaction with their life circumstances. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 20(2), 135-147.
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| Purpose | The Perceived Life Satisfaction Scale (PLSS) was developed to study dissatisfaction with specific life circumstances among minors. The scale consists of 19 items constructed to elicit ratings of degree of satisfaction/dissatisfaction with respect to major facets of minor’s daily living. |
| Domain(s) | Goal Pursuit Life Satisfaction Positive Affect Quality of Life Sense of Meaning |
| Target population | Child |
| Number of items | 19 |
| Administration format | self-report |
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| Free | |
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Gilman, R., & Huebner, E. S. (2000). Review of life satisfaction measures for adolescents. Behaviour Change, 17(3), 178-195. doi:10.1375/bech.17.3.178 Huebner, E. S., & Dew, T. (1993). Validity of the perceived life satisfaction scale. School Psychology International, 14(4), 355-360. doi:10.1177/0143034393144005 Huebner, E. S., & Dew, T. (1993). Is life satisfaction multidimensional? The factor structure of the perceived life satisfaction scale. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 11(4), 345-350. doi:10.1177/073428299301100405 |
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