Multidimensional Students' Life Satisfaction Scale Test

Understand a teen’s life satisfaction in key areas in about 6 minutes. Get clear scores that spotlight strengths and where support is needed at home, school, and with peers.
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October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score
20/30
Friends (F)
Measures how satisfied a student feels with their friendships, including perceived support and importance of friends in their life.
Low satisfaction
Moderate satisfaction
High satisfaction
615Low satisfaction1624Moderate satisfaction2530High satisfaction
A score of 20 falls in the Moderate satisfaction range, suggesting generally positive friendships with some room for greater support or fulfillment.
example score
21/30
Self (S)
Measures how satisfied a student feels with themselves, including their behavior, achievements, and personal qualities.
Low satisfaction
High satisfaction
615Low satisfaction1630High satisfaction
A score of 21 falls in the High satisfaction range, suggesting generally positive feelings about oneself and one’s abilities.
example score
11/30
Teachers (T)
Measures how satisfied the student feels with their interactions with teachers, including perceived support and attitude.
Low satisfaction
High satisfaction
615Low satisfaction1630High satisfaction
A score of 11 falls in the Low satisfaction range, suggesting the student currently feels limited support or positive interaction with teachers.
example score
18/30
School (S)
Measures how satisfied the student feels with school conditions, peer relationships, and the overall school atmosphere.
Low
Moderate
High
612Low1324Moderate2530High
A score of 18 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally mixed but acceptable level of satisfaction with school and its social and learning environment.
example score
18/30
Family (F)
Assesses a student's satisfaction with family relationships and the overall family atmosphere.
Lower satisfaction
Higher satisfaction
619Lower satisfaction2030Higher satisfaction
A score of 18 falls in the Lower satisfaction range, suggesting the student perceives less support or harmony in family relationships compared with higher scores.
example score
74/150
Life Satisfaction (LS)
Measures a student's overall satisfaction with life across key domains such as family, school, teachers, self, and friends.
Lower satisfaction
Higher satisfaction
3090Lower satisfaction91150Higher satisfaction
A score of 74 falls in the Lower satisfaction range, suggesting the student reports less overall satisfaction across life areas compared with higher-scoring peers.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

School counselors and psychologists
41%OF USERS
They use it to quickly spot which life areas (family, school, teachers, self, friends) may be lowering a student’s well-being and plan support.
Teachers and school staff
34%OF USERS
They administer it to understand class climate and identify students who may be struggling with school or teacher relationships.
Parents of teenagers
25%OF USERS
They use it to check how their child feels about home, friends, and self-esteem and to guide calm conversations or next steps.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Friends (F)
Average
18.5
Normal range
14.522.5
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30
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I can do it myself (Icdim)
Average
14.7
Normal range
11.617.9
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6
max.
30
Majority
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Teachers (T)
Average
22.1
Normal range
18.425.8
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6
max.
30
Majority
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School (S)
Average
20.1
Normal range
16.423.8
min.
6
max.
30
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Family (F)
Average
15.7
Normal range
11.719.6
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6
max.
30
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Life Satisfaction (LS)
Average
93.7
Normal range
71.4116
min.
30
max.
150
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures overall life satisfaction and satisfaction across several life areas. Scores indicate strengths and areas that may need support.
Which life areas are included?
The areas are family, school, teachers, self (personal feelings and self-esteem), and friends. Each area is rated using multiple items.
How long does it take and how many items are there?
There are 30 items. Typical completion time is about 6 minutes.
How should items be answered?
Select the response that best matches how true each statement has been recently. Answer every item and avoid leaving blanks.
How are results interpreted and used?
Subscale scores describe satisfaction in each area, and a total score summarizes overall satisfaction. Results can guide follow-up questions, counseling, or school-based support.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Multidimensional Scale of Life Satisfaction for Schoolchildren, MSLS Test

Multidimensional Students' Life Satisfaction Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

This instrument is used to assess perceived life satisfaction in school-aged youth across multiple domains. The Multidimensional Students' Life Satisfaction Scale provides a brief, structured self-report profile of satisfaction in key areas commonly relevant to adolescents.

The measure includes 30 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete. Items are designed to capture domain-specific satisfaction (e.g., family, school, teachers, self, and peers), supporting identification of relative strengths and areas of concern for clinical, school, or programmatic follow-up.

The Multidimensional Students' Life Satisfaction Scale is commonly cited in the literature (Huebner, Seligman, & Diener) and may be used as part of a broader assessment battery rather than as a standalone diagnostic tool.

Author: E. Diener, E. S. Huebner, M. E. P. Seligman
Literature: Huebner, E. S. Preliminary development and validation of a multidimensional life satisfaction scale for children. Psychological Assessment. 1994.
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