Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale, PWB Test - the question form

1. Many people think of me as a loving and caring person.

2. Sometimes I change my behavior or the way I think in order to fit in better with others.

3. In general, I feel that I am responsible for how I live my life.

4. I am not interested in activities that would broaden my horizons.

5. I feel positive emotions when I think about what I have done in the past and what I hope to do in the future.

6. When I look back on my life, I feel pleased with how things have turned out.

7. I find it difficult and pointless to maintain close relationships.

8. I am not afraid to say what I think, even if it differs from what others think.

9. The demands of everyday life often make me feel tense.

10. In general, I feel that I continue to learn more about myself as time goes by.

11. I live for today and do not seriously think about the future.

12. On the whole, I feel confident and positive about myself.

13. I often feel lonely because I have few close friends with whom I can share my feelings.

14. My decisions are usually not influenced by what other people do.

15. I do not fit in very well with the people and the community around me.

16. I am the kind of person who is open to new experiences.

17. I try to focus on the present because the future almost constantly causes me problems.

18. I feel that many of the people I know have gotten more out of life than I have.

19. I enjoy personal and mutual communication with family members or friends.

20. I tend to worry about what others think of me.

21. I manage most of my daily responsibilities fairly well.

22. I am not interested in doing things in new ways; I am satisfied with how things are in my life.

23. I have a sense of direction and purpose in life.

24. If I had the opportunity, I would change many things about myself.

25. It is important to me to be a good listener when my friends tell me about their problems.

26. Being satisfied with myself is more important than receiving approval from others.

27. I often feel overwhelmed by my responsibilities.

28. I think it is important to have new experiences that challenge how I think about myself and the world.

29. I feel that my daily activities are trivial and unimportant.

30. I like most aspects of my personality.

31. I know few people who are willing to listen when I need someone to talk to.

32. I tend to be influenced by people with strong convictions.

33. If I were dissatisfied with my life situation, I would take effective steps to change it.

34. On balance, I have not grown much as a person over the past few years.

35. I do not have a clear sense of what I am trying to accomplish in life.

36. In the past, I have made some mistakes, but I feel that overall things have worked out well.

37. I feel that I get a lot out of my friendships.

38. People rarely persuade me to do things I do not want to do.

39. I generally manage my personal finances and affairs well.

40. In my view, people of any age can continue to grow and develop as individuals.

41. I used to set goals for myself, but now it seems like a waste of time.

42. In many ways, I feel disappointed about my accomplishments in life.

43. I feel that most people have more friends than I do.

44. It is more important for me to adapt to others than to be alone with my own principles.

45. I feel stressed because I cannot manage everything I have to do each day.

46. Over time, I have gained a deeper understanding of life that has made me a stronger and more capable person.

47. I enjoy making plans for the future and working to make them happen.

48. For the most part, I am proud of who I am and the life I lead.

49. Others would describe me as someone who is willing to give time to others.

50. I am confident in my opinions, even if they differ from what most people think.

51. I am good at managing my time so that I can handle everything that needs to be done.

52. I feel that I have grown and developed as a person over time.

53. I am the kind of person who actively follows through on the plans I set for myself.

54. I envy the way many people live.

55. I have never had enough warm and trusting relationships with others.

56. I find it difficult to express my opinion on controversial issues.

57. My days are planned out, but I feel satisfied that I can handle everything.

58. I do not like being in new situations that require me to change my usual way of doing things.

59. Some people drift aimlessly through life, but I am not one of them.

60. My attitude toward myself is probably not as positive as most people's attitude toward themselves.

61. I often feel left out when it comes to friendships.

62. I often change my decisions if my friends or family members disagree with them.

63. I feel tense when I try to plan my activities.

64. For me, life is a continuous process of learning, change, and growth.

65. Sometimes I feel that I have accomplished everything I needed to in my life.

66. Many days I wake up feeling discouraged about how I have lived my life.

67. I know I can trust my friends, and they know they can trust me.

68. I am not the kind of person who gives in to social pressure to think or act in certain ways.

69. My attempts to find activities and relationships that are right for me have been quite successful.

70. I enjoy seeing my views change and mature over the years.

71. My goals in life are more a source of satisfaction than frustration.

72. I have had my ups and downs in the past, but in general I would not want to change anything.

73. I find it difficult to really open up when I talk with other people.

74. I am concerned about how other people evaluate the life choices I have made.

75. I find it difficult to plan my life in a way that is satisfying to me.

76. I gave up trying long ago to improve or change anything in my life.

77. I feel good about what I have accomplished in life.

78. When I compare myself with friends and acquaintances, I feel good about who I am.

79. My friends and I empathize with each other’s problems.

80. I judge myself by what I consider important, not by what others consider important.

81. I have been able to create a home and lifestyle that best suit my preferences.

82. It is true that you cannot teach an old dog new tricks.

83. All things considered, I can say with confidence that my life is not worth much.

84. Everyone has shortcomings, but it seems I have more than my share.