Life Satisfaction Test | Explore Your Overall Feelings About Life and How Satisfied You Are

I. What Is Life Satisfaction?

Life satisfaction is an individual's overall cognitive evaluation of their quality of life based on their own standards, and it is an important component of subjective well-being. Unlike emotional experience (happiness/sadness), life satisfaction focuses more on a person's rational judgment of their life circumstances, reflecting the gap between the current situation and inner expectations.

Life satisfaction usually includes the following core assessment dimensions:

• Overall satisfaction: your overall feelings about life, not limited to any specific area
• Satisfaction with important domains: your satisfaction with key areas such as health, work, relationships, and financial situation
• Gap between expectation and reality: the gap between the standard of living you hope to reach and the standard of living you actually experience
• Sense of life meaning: the degree to which you affirm your own value of existence and your life goals

II. Theoretical Basis: Ed Diener's Subjective Well-Being Theory

This test is designed based on the subjective well-being theoretical framework of the renowned psychologist Ed Diener ("Dr. Happiness"). Diener proposed that subjective well-being consists of three independent but related components:

• Life Satisfaction- the cognitive overall evaluation of life
• Positive affect- the frequency and intensity of experiencing positive emotions such as pleasure and joy
• Negative affect- the frequency and intensity of experiencing negative emotions such as sadness and anxiety

Diener's research shows that life satisfaction is closely related to cultural values, personality traits, social support networks, and the degree to which personal goals are achieved. It is worth noting that a high income does not necessarily bring high life satisfaction - adaptation-level theory holds that people adjust their expectations as income rises, thereby weakening the effect of wealth on happiness.

III. The Assessment Framework of This Test

This test centers on the core dimensions of life satisfaction, with 16 questions in total, covering the following six aspects:

• Overall life feelings: your overall evaluation of and satisfaction with your current life
• Self-actualization and growth: your feelings about personal development, use of your abilities, and progress toward goals
• Relationship quality: the depth of connection and sense of support with family, friends, and your social circle
• Emotional and psychological state: the tendency of daily emotional experience and your psychological resilience
• Sense of meaning and value: your affirmation of and confidence in your life direction and goals
• Sense of environmental mastery: your ability to manage the pace of life, adapt to your environment, and handle pressure

IV. Scoring Method and Result Types

Each question is scored 1-5, from "completely untrue" to "completely true". The total score ranges from 16 to 80. Based on the total score and the combination of dimensional scores, we classify participants into five life satisfaction types:

• Abundant and Fulfilled Type: highly satisfied with life, feeling fulfilled and content in most areas
• Steady Growth Type: satisfied overall, with a clear sense of direction, while some areas are still developing
• Balanced Exploration Type: satisfaction at a moderate level, in a stage of exploration and adjustment
• Partially Satisfied Type: satisfied in some areas, but with clear dissatisfaction in others
• Seeking Change Type: overall satisfaction is low; we suggest focusing on core needs and adjusting your direction

V. Test Purpose and Who It Is For

This test aims to help you understand your true feelings about your current life and discover possibly overlooked areas of satisfaction or potential sources of stress. It is suitable for:

• people who want a systematic assessment of their life situation
• people who feel life is "okay but they cannot quite put a finger on what is off"
• people going through a life-stage transition (graduation, changing jobs, moving, etc.)
• people interested in positive psychology and subjective well-being

※ This test is designed based on Diener's subjective well-being theoretical framework. The questions have been adapted to fit the cultural context; it is not a standardized scale, and the results are for reference only.