Subjective Vitality Scale (SVS) Test
Understand your current sense of energy and aliveness in about 3 minutes. Quick 14-item results help track progress in therapy, training, or wellness and guide practical next steps.
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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.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.
Dispositional Vitality (Vt-d) (DV()
Average
38.1
Normal range
33 — 43.2
min.
7
max.
49
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.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Vitality as a State (Vt-s) (VaaS()
Average
30.5
Normal range
23.4 — 37.7
min.
7
max.
49
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.
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
What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures the current subjective sense of energy, vitality, and aliveness. It reflects perceived readiness for action and engagement.
What time period should responses reflect?
Responses should reflect how energy and vitality feel at the time of completion. Avoid basing answers on usual functioning over weeks or months.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. The questionnaire includes 14 items.
How should items be answered if the wording feels partly true?
Select the response option that best matches overall experience for each item. Do not spend time trying to make a statement fit exactly.
How are the results used?
Scores summarize the intensity of perceived vitality at that moment. They can be used to track change over time and to support clinical or research assessment.
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Subjective Vitality Scale (SVS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This self-report instrument assesses perceived aliveness and available personal energy at the time of rating. The Subjective Vitality Scale (SVS) is intended to capture subjective vitality as distinct from transient mood and can be used in clinical, counseling, and research contexts.
The measure consists of 14 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Items query the respondent’s current sense of energy, vigor, and psychological liveliness, supporting brief screening and repeated measurement when monitoring change over time. The Subjective Vitality Scale (SVS) was originally developed by Ryan and Frederick.
Author: edward-l-deci, richard-m-ryan
Literature: Diener, E., Emmons, R. A., Larsen, R. J., & Griffin, S. The satisfaction with life scale. Journal of Personality Assessment. 1985.; Ryan, R. M., & Frederick, C. On energy, personality and health: Subjective vitality as a dynamic reflection of well-being. Journal of Personality. 1997.
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