Fordyce Emotional Test

Get a clear snapshot of your life satisfaction and overall happiness in 1 minute. Fast, straightforward results help set an emotional baseline and guide next steps.
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How the Scales are Structured
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65/100
Happy (H)
Measures the average percentage of time a person considers themselves happy as an indicator of overall life satisfaction and emotional well-being.
Lower happiness
Higher happiness
055Lower happiness55.1100Higher happiness
A score of 65 falls in the Higher happiness range, suggesting the person reports feeling happy more often than not.
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75/100
Unhappy (U)
Measures the average percentage of time a person feels unhappy.
Low
High
015.1Low15.2100High
A score of 75 falls in the High range, indicating the person reports feeling unhappy for a large portion of the time.
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45/100
Unhappy (U)
Measures the proportion of time a person experiences unhappiness or negative emotions.
Low
Elevated
016.7Low16.8100Elevated
A score of 45 falls in the Elevated range, suggesting negative emotions are present a notable portion of the time.
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71/100
Neutral (N)
Measures the proportion of time a person feels emotionally neutral, neither positive nor negative.
Low neutral time
High neutral time
032.1Low neutral time32.2100High neutral time
A score of 71 indicates a high amount of time spent in a neutral emotional state, suggesting your emotional baseline is more often even than distinctly positive or negative.
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50/100
Neither (N)
This scale estimates the percentage of time a person feels emotionally neutral, neither happy nor unhappy.
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High neutral time
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A score of 50 indicates a relatively high share of time spent in a neutral emotional state rather than distinctly happy or unhappy.
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3/10
Happiness Level (HL)
This scale measures a person’s self-reported subjective happiness and overall life satisfaction.
Low
High
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A score of 3 falls in the Low range, suggesting below-average subjective happiness and life satisfaction compared with typical sample values.
example score
94/100
Feeling Upbeat (FU)
Measures the percentage of time a person feels emotionally uplifted or happy in daily life.
Low uplift
High uplift
050.3Low uplift50.4100High uplift
A score of 94 indicates a predominance of positive emotions, with feeling emotionally uplifted most of the time.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Self-check for happiness
41%OF USERS
People who want a quick snapshot of how happy and satisfied with life they feel right now.
Clients starting therapy
34%OF USERS
People beginning counseling who prefer a fast, clear starting point before discussing deeper issues.
Well-being research participants
25%OF USERS
Students, employees, or volunteers taking brief surveys for studies or workplace well-being check-ins.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Your scores across each test scale, translated into plain, usable insights. Not just numbers, but what they actually mean for your daily life, emotional state, and overall well-being.
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See How You Compare
Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.
Happy (H)
Average
26.7
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Unhappy (U)
Average
27.8
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Unhappy (U)
Average
68.2
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Neutral (N)
Average
45
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Neither one nor the other (Nonto)
Average
72
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Happiness Level (HL)
Average
3.8
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10
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On the rise (Otr)
Average
57.1
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?
It provides a brief estimate of current life satisfaction and subjective happiness. It is intended as a snapshot of emotional well-being.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about one minute. The questionnaire includes three items.
How should responses be selected?
Choose the option that best matches how things feel right now. Answer all items without spending excessive time on any one response.
How should the score be interpreted?
Higher scores generally indicate higher reported happiness and satisfaction. Results are screening-level indicators and should be interpreted in context.
Can results be used to make a diagnosis or treatment decision?
No, results do not provide a clinical diagnosis and do not replace a full evaluation. If distress is significant or persistent, additional assessment is recommended.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Fordyce Emotional Test

Fordyce Emotional Test

This brief self-report measure is designed to provide a rapid snapshot of subjective well-being and current emotional satisfaction. The Fordyce Emotional Test is intended for quick screening of perceived happiness and life satisfaction in clinical or research contexts.

It consists of 3 items and takes about 1 minutes to complete. Responses may help characterize an individual’s general affective tone and perceived well-being, which can inform follow-up assessment or discussion, though it is not a standalone diagnostic tool. The Fordyce Emotional Test can be used as a low-burden measure when time is limited or repeated measurement is needed.

Author: carroll-e-izard, paul-ekman
Literature: Gross, J. J. Emotion regulation: Conceptual and empirical foundations. In J. J. Gross (Ed.), Handbook of emotion regulation. Guilford Press. 2014.; Watson, D., Clark, L. A., & Tellegen, A. Development and validation of brief measures of positive and negative affect: The PANAS scales. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1988.
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