This instrument measures emotional, social, and psychological wellbeing via 14 items that participants respond to on a 6-point Likert scale from never to every day. Items are summed for a total score out of 70, with higher scores indicating greater wellbeing. It is available in French, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish, with more translations coming as researchers continue to translate it for their use. It has been used in hundreds of studies over the two decades since its creation. There is also a longer form with 40 items.
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Pros for Schools
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Cons for Schools
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Multiple translations available
Although used primarily with adults, also useful for 12-18-year-olds
Extensive overview of wellbeing for = relatively few items
Long and short forms available
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