Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) Test
See how strongly you’re searching for meaning and how much you feel you’ve found it in just 2 minutes. Ten quick items deliver clear, research-backed insight that supports well-being and therapy goals.
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Search (S)
Average
24.3
Normal range
19.1 — 29.5
min.
5
max.
35
majority
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Availability (A)
Average
13
Normal range
9.3 — 16.7
min.
5
max.
35
majority
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Meaning in Life Scale (MiLS)
Average
37
Normal range
28.5 — 45.5
min.
10
max.
70
majority
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures two aspects of meaning in life: the sense that life is meaningful and the active search for meaning.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. It includes 10 statements.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best matches the level of agreement with each statement. Answer based on typical feelings rather than unusual events.
How are results interpreted?
Separate scores summarize perceived meaning and ongoing search. Higher scores indicate stronger levels on the corresponding dimension.
Is this a diagnostic tool?
It is a screening measure of psychological well-being and motivation related to meaning. It does not provide a clinical diagnosis on its own.
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Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This self-report measure assesses perceived meaning in life and the degree to which an individual is actively seeking meaning. The Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) is commonly used in clinical and research settings to characterize meaning-related attitudes and experiences.
The instrument includes 10 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Items are designed to capture two broad dimensions: perceived presence of meaning and active search for meaning.
Developed by Patricia Frazier, Shigehiro Oishi, and Matthew Kaler, the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) can be used to support screening, baseline description, and outcome monitoring when meaning-related concerns are clinically relevant.
Author: Matthew Kaler, michael-f-steger, Patricia Frazier, Shigehiro Oishi
Literature: 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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