Subjective Well-Being
Assess life satisfaction (SWLS), positive emotions, engagement, relationships, and achievement. Based on PERMA and positive psychology research.
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SWLS 20-24: satisfied PERMA: 5 elements of flourishing Well-being can be cultivated
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Why: Happiness and flourishing predict health, longevity, and resilience. Self-awareness supports growth.
How: SWLS (5 items) for life satisfaction. Domain scores for emotions, engagement, relationships, achievement.
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😄 Very Happy Person
High satisfaction across all life domains
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🙂 Moderately Satisfied
Generally positive with some areas for improvement
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😔 Currently Struggling
Experiencing challenges in multiple areas
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❤️ Strong Relationships
High relationship satisfaction, moderate elsewhere
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🌟 Flourishing
Exceptional well-being - truly thriving
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Sample Profiles
😄 Very Happy Person
High satisfaction across all life domains
🙂 Moderately Satisfied
Generally positive with some areas for improvement
😔 Currently Struggling
Experiencing challenges in multiple areas
❤️ Strong Relationships
High relationship satisfaction, moderate elsewhere
🌟 Flourishing
Exceptional well-being - truly thriving
Life Satisfaction
Rate how much you agree with each statement about your overall life.
Positive Emotions
Engagement & Purpose
Relationships
Achievement
Additional Information (Optional)
For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before acting on results.
🏥 Health Facts
SWLS: 5 items, 5-35. Validated life satisfaction.
— Diener 1985
What is the Happiness Calculator?
The Happiness Calculator is a comprehensive subjective well-being assessment tool based on validated psychological research, including the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) developed by Ed Diener and elements from the PERMA model of flourishing by Martin Seligman. It measures your overall happiness across five key domains: life satisfaction, positive emotions, engagement, relationships, and achievement.
Life Satisfaction
Your cognitive assessment of how your life measures up to your expectations and ideals.
Positive Emotions
The frequency and intensity of joy, gratitude, serenity, interest, and hope in your daily life.
Engagement
Your sense of purpose and ability to experience "flow" - being fully absorbed in activities.
Relationships
The quality and warmth of your connections with family, friends, and community.
Achievement
Your sense of accomplishment, competence, and progress toward meaningful goals.
Science-Based
Built on decades of positive psychology research and validated assessment tools.
How Does the Happiness Calculator Work?
The calculator uses a 7-point scale (strongly disagree to strongly agree) across 14 items measuring five core dimensions of well-being. Your responses are combined to create both a total happiness score and individual domain profiles.
Response Scale
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Slightly Disagree
Neutral
Slightly Agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
When to Use This Assessment
Self-Reflection
Regular check-ins to understand your well-being patterns over time.
Goal Setting
Identify areas to focus on for personal growth and development.
Life Transitions
Assess well-being during major changes like career shifts or relationships.
Note
This calculator is designed for self-reflection and personal insight. It is not a clinical diagnostic tool. If you're experiencing persistent unhappiness or depression, please consult a mental health professional.
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