Perceived Life Significance Scale (PLSS)
Cite this measure View MeasureHibberd R, Vandenberg B. Development and validation of the Perceived Life Significance Scale. Death Stud. 2015;39(6):369-83. doi: 10.1080/07481187.2014.958627. Epub 2015 Feb 13. PMID: 25679540.
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| Purpose | The Perceived Life Significance Scale (PLSS) is a psychometrically valid measure of life significance used in the assessment and treatment of grief and loss. Key aspects include life satisfaction, sense of meaning, affective well-being, and goal pursuit. |
| Domain(s) | Goal Pursuit Life Satisfaction Positive Affect Sense of Meaning |
| Target population | Adult |
| Number of items | 19 |
| Administration format | self-report |
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| Fee for use | |
| Free | |
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| Hibberd R, Vandenberg B. Development and validation of the Perceived Life Significance Scale. Death Stud. 2015;39(6):369-83. doi: 10.1080/07481187.2014.958627. Epub 2015 Feb 13. PMID: 25679540. | |
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