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Meaning-in-Life Crisis Questionnaire Test

In about 10 minutes, this 50 question test helps clarify what is blocking your sense of meaning and direction. It pinpoints key emotional barriers so you can target support and track change over time.

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October 2, 2025

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Meaning-in-Life Crisis Scale (MiLCS)

Assesses the intensity of difficulties in finding and realizing life meaning, including feelings of inner emptiness and reduced motivation.

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0 – 4: Low | 5 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 5 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable but not extreme difficulties with life meaning and motivation at this time.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Feeling empty or lost

41%OF USERS

People who feel apathy, inner emptiness, or a sense that life has lost direction and want to understand what’s blocking them.

At a life crossroads

34%OF USERS

Those facing major decisions or transitions (career, relationships, relocation) who struggle to choose because their values and goals feel unclear.

In therapy or counseling

25%OF USERS

Clients working with a psychologist on depression, identity issues, or burnout who need a structured way to pinpoint meaning-related barriers and track change.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Meaning-in-Life Crisis Scale (MCS)

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2.5 — 5.8

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

Below is a list of statements describing different ways a person may relate to their own life. Please read each statement carefully and indicate the extent to which it applies to you. Do not spend too much time thinking about your responses. Provide the answer that comes to mind first. Do not skip any statements, and remember that there are no right or wrong, good or bad answers.

- Absolutely true
- Probably true
- Probably not true
- Absolutely not true
- Completely true
- Probably true
- Probably untrue
- Completely untrue
- Completely true
- Probably true
- Probably untrue
- Completely untrue

These are 3 of the 50 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Questionnaire on the Meaning-of-Life Crisis, MMC-50 Test

Meaning-in-Life Crisis Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

existential psychology

meaningfulness

life crisis

This questionnaire is designed to assess distress and barriers related to perceived meaning in life. The Meaning-in-Life Crisis Questionnaire provides a structured self-report format to help clarify areas of difficulty in purpose, direction, and engagement.

Developed by Michael F. Steger, it consists of 50 items and typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. Results are commonly used to support clinical case formulation and treatment planning by identifying domains of negative emotional reactions and perceived internal resistance that may be relevant to motivation and functioning.

The Meaning-in-Life Crisis Questionnaire is intended to be interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview and other assessment data, and can be used to monitor change over time when repeated administrations are clinically indicated.

Author: Michael F. Steger

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.