Characteristics

Code:

O-SLW-g-sq-v-5-c

Focus:

Overall: Satisfaction w Life as a Whole (O-SLW)

Time frame:

generally (g)

Mode:

1 question (sq)

Scale Type:

verbal scale (v)

Scale Range:

5

Description

Self report on single question:

How satisfying is your life overall?
1  very unsatisfying
2  somewhat unsatisfying
3  so-so
4  somewhat satisfying
5  very satisfying

Preceded by the question: "Different stages of life may be viewed as more satisfying (happier) than others. How satisfying do you think the following stages have been (or will be) for you?
- early childhood
- middle childhood
- later childhood
- adolescence
- early adulthood
- later adulthood
- old age
Please also include overall how satisfying your life is. Check one box for each stage, as well as the 'overall' rating