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Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB)

Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB) Test

Understand your psychological well-being in about 16 minutes. Get clear scores across key areas like purpose, growth, relationships, and self-acceptance to guide next steps.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

3/10

Self-Acceptance (S)

Self-Acceptance measures how positively you view and accept yourself, including both strengths and imperfections.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 3: Low | 4 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 3 falls in the Low range, suggesting lower satisfaction with oneself and greater internal tension about personal qualities or past experiences.

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6/10

Purpose in Life (PiL)

Measures the clarity and strength of a person’s sense of meaning, goals, and direction in life.

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Moderate

High

0 – 3: Low | 4 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 6 indicates a moderate sense of life purpose, with some guiding goals present but not consistently clear or strongly felt.

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7/10

Personal Growth (PG)

Measures openness to new experiences and the sense of ongoing self-development versus stagnation.

Low

Moderate

High

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

A score of 7 suggests a moderate level of personal growth, indicating an active but not consistently strong sense of learning, development, and openness to change.

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6/10

Environmental Mastery (EM)

Measures how effectively a person manages daily demands, uses available opportunities, and adapts to life circumstances.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 3: Low | 4 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 6 indicates a moderate ability to manage your environment, with generally adequate day-to-day organization but some areas where control or follow-through may be inconsistent.

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3/10

Autonomy (A)

Autonomy reflects how independently a person makes decisions and how well they resist external pressure and others’ opinions.

Low autonomy

Moderate autonomy

High autonomy

0 – 3: Low autonomy | 4 – 7: Moderate autonomy | 8 – 10: High autonomy

A score of 3 indicates low autonomy, suggesting a tendency to rely on others’ views and feel influenced by external expectations when making decisions.

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5/10

Positive Relations With Others (PRWO)

Measures the capacity to form warm, trusting, and supportive relationships with others.

Low

Moderate

High

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

A score of 5 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some supportive connections are present, with room to strengthen trust, closeness, or consistency in relationships.

example score

5/10

Psychological Well-Being (PW)

This scale measures overall psychological well-being as a sense of life meaning, inner integrity, and effective self-realization in relationships and daily functioning.

Low

Moderate

High

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

A score of 5 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting an average level of well-being with some stable resources alongside areas that may feel less cohesive or fulfilling.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Self-improvement seekers

41%OF USERS

People who want a clear snapshot of their well-being and which life areas (meaning, growth, relationships, self-acceptance) need attention.

Clients in therapy or coaching

34%OF USERS

People working with a specialist who use the results to set goals and track progress across the six well-being dimensions.

Psychology students and researchers

25%OF USERS

Learners and researchers who take it for coursework, studies, or group assessments to understand well-being profiles in a structured way.

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

RESULTS YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE

What You’ll See After You Finish the Test

Scale Results
— Explained Clearly

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.

AI-Powered
Interpretation

A structured, clinically grounded explanation. Our AI analyzes patterns and relationships between scales to provide a coherent interpretation — without alarmist language.

Statistical
Comparison

See how you compare to others. Your scores are placed in a statistical context, showing percentiles and trends based on anonymized platform data to help you understand what`s typical.

Practical
Recommendations

Actionable guidance tailored to your profile. Receive clear, realistic suggestions you can apply immediately — focused on coping, self-regulation, and realistic next steps.

AI-Detected
Insights

Key patterns you might not notice on your own. Surfacing subtle connections in your responses that help you better understand what may be driving your current results.

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Benchmarking

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.

Self-Acceptance (S)

Average

5.5

Normal range

3.9 — 7.1

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Life's Purpose (LP)

Average

5.4

Normal range

3.6 — 7.2

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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
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Personal Growth (PG)

Average

2.8

Normal range

1.2 — 4.3

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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Managing Your Environment (MYE)

Average

6.6

Normal range

5 — 8.1

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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Autonomy (A)

Average

Normal range

2.1 — 5.9

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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Positive Relationships (PR)

Average

6.8

Normal range

5.3 — 8.3

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majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Psychological Well-Being (PW)

Average

5.6

Normal range

4 — 7.1

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majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures psychological well-being as a multidimensional construct, not limited to symptom absence. It covers autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations, purpose in life, and self-acceptance.

How are responses recorded?

Each item is rated on a fixed response scale that reflects the degree of agreement with the statement. Responses should reflect typical feelings and functioning rather than a single recent event.

How long does it take to complete?

Completion typically takes about 10–20 minutes, with an average of about 16 minutes for the long form. Time varies by reading speed and attention.

Are there right or wrong answers?

No; the items assess subjective experience and self-evaluation. Accurate results depend on consistent and honest responding.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores can be reported as an overall index and as separate domain scores to identify relative strengths and lower areas. Results are intended for screening and monitoring and should be interpreted in context.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB) Test

autonomy well-being existential psychology meaningfulness self-acceptance

This self-report measure assesses multidimensional psychological well-being across several domains of positive functioning. The Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB) is commonly used to characterize an individual’s perceived strengths and challenges related to autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations, purpose in life, and self-acceptance.

The instrument consists of 84 items and typically requires about 16 minutes to complete. Responses are used to generate domain scores and an overall profile that may support clinical formulation, outcome monitoring, and research applications. Interpretation should consider the assessment context and other available clinical information, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB) is not intended to be used as a stand-alone diagnostic tool.

Author: carol-d-ryff

Literature: Diener, E. Subjective well-being. Psychological Bulletin. 1984.; Ryff, C. D., & Keyes, C. L. M. The structure of psychological well-being revisited. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1995.; Keyes, C. L. M., Shmotkin, D., & Ryff, C. D. Optimizing well-being: The empirical encounter of two traditions. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 2002.; Ryff, C. D. Happiness is everything, or is it? Explorations on the meaning of psychological well-being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1989.

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