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Meaning-in-Life Crisis Questionnaire

Meaning-in-Life Crisis Questionnaire Test

In about 19 minutes, it clarifies where you feel stuck on purpose, direction, and meaning. With 103 items, it pinpoints inner barriers and guides focused support in counseling or coaching.

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358/412

Meaning-in-Life Crisis (MC)

Measures the severity of existential meaning-of-life crisis experiences, including difficulties finding meaning, inner emptiness, and reduced motivation that interfere with directing one’s life path.

Lower crisis intensity

Moderate crisis intensity

High crisis intensity

103 – 206: Lower crisis intensity | 207 – 309: Moderate crisis intensity | 310 – 412: High crisis intensity

A score of 358 falls in the High crisis intensity range, suggesting pronounced struggles with meaning and motivation and a stronger sense of inner emptiness or uncertainty about life direction.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Questioning life direction

41%OF USERS

People feeling lost or stuck in “why am I doing this?” thoughts use it to clarify what’s missing and what blocks a sense of meaning.

In therapy or coaching

34%OF USERS

Clients working with a psychologist, psychotherapist, or coach take it to pinpoint where their meaning crisis shows up and track progress.

After major life change

25%OF USERS

Those going through a breakup, burnout, relocation, job loss, or another big transition use it to understand the impact on purpose and motivation.

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

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Scale of Existential Life Crisis (SoELC)

Average

319.2

Normal range

269.2 — 369.2

min.

103

max.

412

majority

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What does this questionnaire assess?

It assesses experiences linked to uncertainty or loss of life meaning and direction. It focuses on internal barriers and negative experiences that interfere with building and sustaining a life path.

How long does it take to complete, and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 19 minutes. The full form contains 103 items, and a shortened form includes 50 items.

What is the difference between the full and shortened forms?

The full form supports detailed analysis and research use. The shortened form is designed for screening and routine counseling when time is limited.

How should responses be selected?

Select the response that best reflects experiences and behavior over the recent period. Answer all items and avoid spending excessive time on any single item.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate the degree and pattern of difficulties related to meaning and direction, not a clinical diagnosis. Results are intended to guide further assessment and support planning.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Questionnaire on the Meaning-of-Life Crisis, QMLC Test

Meaning-in-Life Crisis Questionnaire Test

existential psychology meaningfulness life crisis

This self-report measure evaluates experiences related to perceived loss of meaning, uncertainty about life direction, and distress associated with purpose-related concerns. The Meaning-in-Life Crisis Questionnaire is intended to support clinical and research assessment of meaning-related strain and its potential functional impact. It was developed by Michael F. Steger and includes 103 items, typically taking about 19 minutes to complete.

Item content asks respondents to rate thoughts, emotions, and behaviors associated with clarity of life meaning and perceived barriers to pursuing personally valued aims. Scores from the Meaning-in-Life Crisis Questionnaire can be used to characterize the severity and profile of meaning-related difficulties and to inform case formulation, treatment planning, and monitoring of change over time in conjunction with other clinical information.

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.

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