The SHS is a 4-item scale of global subjective happiness. Two items ask respondents to characterize themselves using both absolute ratings and ratings relative to peers, whereas the other two items offer brief descriptions of happy and unhappy individuals and ask respondents the extent to which each characterization describes them
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Positive Mental Health Measurement Scale (PMH)
The PMH is a brief, uni-dimensional and person-centered instrument designed to measure all key and culturally appropriate domains of positive mental health and allow for comparisons across different age, gender, and ethnic groups. Was originally designed for use in Asian countries.
QUALIDEM
The QUALIDEM is a proxy-based measure designed to measure quality of life among individuals with dementia who live in residential settings.
Scale of Happiness of the Memorial University of Newfoundland
The Scale of Happiness of the Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUNSH) is a self-report measure of subjective well-being containing 24 items that address affect during the preceding month and longer-term affective experiences. Although initially intended for use with older people, its later usage includes adults of any age.
Perceived Life Satisfaction Scale (PLSS)
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.
Positive and Negative Affect Scale – Child Form (PANAS-C)
The Positive Affect and Negative Affect Schedule-Child Form (PANAS-C) is a 30-item, self-report questionnaire used to measure the respondent’s emotions during the past few weeks.
Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS)
The PANAS consists of two 10-item scales that are respectively designed to measure positive and negative affect in adult and clinical samples.
McGill Quality of Life Questionnaire
The McGill Quality of Life Questionnaire is a 17-item multidimensional tool designed to measure physical well-being, physical symptoms, psychological symptoms, existential well-being and support, as well as overall quality of life.
Life Satisfaction Index (LSI)
The Life Satisfaction Index (LSI) covers general feelings of well–being among older people to identify “successful” aging. The concept of life satisfaction is closely related to morale, adjustment and psychological well-being. The LSI intends to measure 5 components of life satisfaction which include zest (as opposed to apathy), resolution and fortitude, congruence between desired and achieved goals, positive self-concept and mood tone.
ICECAP-A (ICEPop CAPability measure for Adults)
The ICECAP-A is a measure of capability for the general adult 18+ population for use in economic evaluation. Unlike most profile measures used in economic evaluations, the ICECAP-A focuses on wellbeing defined in a broader sense, rather than health.