Existential Motivations Test in the Multilevel Personality Questionnaire

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11/18
Time (T)
Measures how much time you invest in close relationships and how meaningful and valuable that time feels to you.
Limited meaningful time
Moderate meaningful time
Strong meaningful time
06Limited meaningful time712Moderate meaningful time1318Strong meaningful time
A score of 11 suggests you generally devote a moderate amount of time to relationships and often experience that time as meaningful, with some room to deepen its value or consistency.
example score
9/18
Relatedness (R)
Assesses how strongly a person feels connected to other people and personal values in a way that supports meaning and joy in life.
Low connectedness
Moderate connectedness
High connectedness
06Low connectedness712Moderate connectedness1318High connectedness
A score of 9 indicates moderate connectedness, suggesting some meaningful engagement with others and values, with room to strengthen feelings of relational fulfillment.
example score
7/18
Shared Future (SF)
Assesses how strongly a person perceives a meaningful, valuable shared future and prospects for joint activities within the relationship.
Limited shared future
Developing shared future
Strong shared future
06Limited shared future712Developing shared future1318Strong shared future
A score of 7 suggests a developing sense of shared future, with some perceived prospects for the relationship but room for greater clarity and value in long-term joint plans.
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10/18
Engagement in Relationships (EiR)
Measures how actively and meaningfully a person is involved in close relationships and other relational systems that provide life structure and meaning.
Low engagement
Moderate engagement
High engagement
06Low engagement712Moderate engagement1318High engagement
A score of 10 indicates a moderate level of relational engagement, suggesting generally present and meaningful involvement with others alongside some areas where connection or investment may feel uneven.
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13/18
Opportunities for Action (OfA)
Assesses how much room and permission a person experiences for active participation and self-realization in life and close relationships.
Limited room for activity
Some room for activity
Wide room for activity
06Limited room for activity712Some room for activity1318Wide room for activity
A score of 13 suggests a wide perceived space for taking initiative and being active in relationships and everyday life.
example score
13/54
Fundamental Motivation 4: Meaning in Relationships (FM4MiR)
Measures how strongly a person experiences meaning, engagement, and a shared future within close relationships.
Low meaning in relationships
Moderate meaning in relationships
High meaning in relationships
017Low meaning in relationships1834Moderate meaning in relationships3554High meaning in relationships
A score of 13 suggests the person currently experiences limited sense of meaning, engagement, or shared future in their close relationships.
example score
3/18
Recognition of Value (RoV)
Measures how strongly a person recognizes their own uniqueness and value and acknowledges the worth of others within relationships.
Low recognition
Moderate recognition
High recognition
06Low recognition712Moderate recognition1318High recognition
A score of 3 suggests a low level of acknowledging value, indicating the person may currently have difficulty consistently noticing their own worth and/or validating others’ value in close contact.
example score
4/18
Fair Treatment (FT)
Measures how fair and balanced a person perceives their close relationships to be, both in how others treat them and how they treat themselves.
Low fairness
Mixed fairness
High fairness
06Low fairness712Mixed fairness1318High fairness
A score of 4 suggests a generally low sense of fairness in relationships, with experiences of imbalance or inequity being more prominent than a feeling of mutual respect.
example score
11/18
Engaged Attention (EA)
Measures how much a person shows attentive, caring interest toward their own individuality and the individuality of others in close relationships.
Low
Moderate
High
06Low712Moderate1318High
A score of 11 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally present but not consistently strong tendency to notice and value individuality in relationships.
example score
28/54
Fundamental Motivation 3: Authenticity in Relationships (FM3AiR)
Measures how able a person feels to be themselves in close relationships, make their own choices, and feel recognized and treated fairly.
Constrained authenticity
Mixed authenticity
Strong authenticity
027Constrained authenticity2844Mixed authenticity4554Strong authenticity
A score of 28 suggests a mixed level of authenticity in relationships, with some experiences of being valued and self-directed alongside areas where recognition or openness may feel limited.
example score
7/18
Closeness (C)
Closeness measures the degree of emotional and psychological intimacy a person experiences in close relationships, supporting feelings of joy and satisfaction.
Low closeness
Moderate closeness
High closeness
06Low closeness712Moderate closeness1318High closeness
A score of 7 indicates a moderate level of closeness, suggesting some felt intimacy in relationships alongside noticeable room to deepen emotional contact.
example score
40/54
Fundamental Motivation 2: Value of Life in Relationships (FM2VoLiR)
FM-2 measures how much joy, emotional richness, and satisfaction a person experiences in close relationships through alignment, timing, and closeness.
Low fulfillment
Moderate fulfillment
High fulfillment
024Low fulfillment2539Moderate fulfillment4054High fulfillment
A score of 40 falls in the High fulfillment range, suggesting generally strong enjoyment and emotional richness in close relationships.
example score
8/18
Space (S)
Measures how much physical and psychological room a person experiences for self-realization and free choice within close relationships.
Limited space
Some space
Ample space
06Limited space712Some space1318Ample space
A score of 8 indicates a moderate sense of space, suggesting some room for autonomy and self-expression in relationships alongside noticeable constraints.
example score
7/18
Security (S)
Measures the extent to which a person feels safe, accepted, and able to rely on support in close relationships.
Low security
Moderate security
High security
06Low security712Moderate security1318High security
A score of 7 suggests a moderate sense of security, with some felt support in relationships alongside areas where safety or acceptance may feel less stable.
example score
12/18
Support (S)
Measures the degree to which a person experiences stable internal and external foundations they can rely on in life and close relationships.
Limited support
Moderate support
Strong support
06Limited support712Moderate support1318Strong support
A score of 12 indicates moderate support, suggesting generally reliable foundations with some areas that may still feel less steady or dependable.
example score
40/54
Fundamental Motivation 1: Trust in Relationships (FM1TiR)
Measures how much trust, safety, and perceived freedom a person experiences in close relationships.
Low trust & safety
Moderate trust
High trust & security
021Low trust & safety2238Moderate trust3954High trust & security
A score of 40 falls in the High trust & security range, suggesting a generally strong sense of safety, support, and openness to closeness in relationships.
example score
71/216
Existential Fulfillment in Relationships (EFiR)
Measures how fully a person experiences meaning, authenticity, freedom of choice, and valuing of life within close interpersonal relationships.
Low fulfillment
Moderate fulfillment
High fulfillment
097Low fulfillment98157Moderate fulfillment158216High fulfillment
A score of 71 falls in the Low fulfillment range, suggesting the person currently experiences limited existential satisfaction and meaning in their close relationships.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Meaning-seeking adults
41%OF USERS
People who feel stuck, empty, or at a crossroads and want a clear picture of what gives their life meaning and where fulfillment is blocked.
Relationship reflection seekers
34%OF USERS
Those who sense recurring distance or dissatisfaction in close relationships and want to understand how their inner motives show up in contact with others.
Clients in counseling
25%OF USERS
Individuals already working with a psychologist who want a quick self-check to name core needs and set a focused direction for therapy.
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Time (T)
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12.3
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Correlation (C)
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Shared Future (SF)
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7
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Engagement in Relationships (EiR)
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8.7
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5.511.9
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Opportunities for Activities (OfA)
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9.3
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FM-4: The Meaning of Relationships (FTMoR)
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34.7
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2742.3
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54
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Acknowledging Value (AV)
Average
11
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18
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Fair Treatment (FT)
Average
8.9
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6.111.8
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18
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Interested attention (Ia)
Average
6.2
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39.4
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18
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FM-3: Authenticity in Relationships (FAiR)
Average
14.4
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7.820.9
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54
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Closeness (C)
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9.8
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6.712.9
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18
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FM-2: The Value of Life in Relationships (FTVoLiR)
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37.9
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27.948
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54
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Space (S)
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11.8
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8.614.9
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18
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Security (S)
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13.2
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10.815.6
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18
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Support (S)
Average
11.5
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8.814.2
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18
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FM-1: Trust in Relationships (FTiR)
Average
27
Normal range
19.234.9
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54
Majority
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Existential Fulfillment in Relationships (EFiR)
Average
101.4
Normal range
69.3133.5
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0
max.
216
Majority
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this test measure?
It measures perceived fulfillment of core existential motives and overall sense of meaning. It also evaluates how these motives are realized in close interpersonal relationships.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Estimated completion time is about 7 minutes. The questionnaire includes 36 items.
How should items be answered?
Each item is rated based on how true it feels for current experience. Use the first response that fits, without extended reflection.
What is the difference between the overall part and the relationships-focused part?
The overall part reflects general life fulfillment and meaning. The relationships-focused part reflects inner fulfillment specifically in contact with other people.
How should results be interpreted?
Scores indicate areas of stronger fulfillment and areas of restriction or unmet needs. Results are screening information and should be interpreted in context, especially when used for counseling or research.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Existential Motivations Test in the MLO, TEMMO

Existential Motivations Test in the Multilevel Personality Questionnaire - Symptoms and Signs

This measure is designed to assess self-reported existential motivation and perceived life meaningfulness within a multilevel personality framework. The Existential Motivations Test in the Multilevel Personality Questionnaire is completed as a brief questionnaire and is intended to support clinical formulation by clarifying how individuals appraise fulfillment, purpose, and engagement in key life domains. It includes 36 items and typically takes about 7 minutes to complete. Authors are cited as Viktor E. Frankl, Rollo May, and James C. Crumbaugh.

Content coverage generally centers on subjective experience of meaning, inner consent, and perceived realization of core life motives, with particular attention to how these themes may be reflected in interpersonal contexts. Results from the Existential Motivations Test in the Multilevel Personality Questionnaire should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview data and other assessment findings, as they reflect self-report and may be influenced by current mood, insight, and response style.

Author: James C. Crumbaugh, Rollo May, Viktor E. Frankl
Literature: Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist. 2000.; Steger, M. F., Frazier, P., Oishi, S., & Kaler, M. The meaning in life questionnaire: Assessing the presence of and search for meaning in life. Journal of Counseling Psychology. 2006.
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