Form Type | Variable | ID | Question | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Form 2 | SWLSCondF | 778 | The conditions of my life are excellent: | 1997-01-01 - Variable Added |
Form 2 | SWLSIdealF | 778 | In most ways my life is close to my ideal: | 1997-01-01 - Variable Added |
Form 2 | SWLSImprtF | 778 | So far I have gotten the important things I want in life: | 1997-01-01 - Variable Added |
Form 2 | SWLSSAtF | 778 | I am satisfied with my life: | 1997-01-01 - Variable Added |
SWLS (SATISFACTION WITH LIFE SCALE)
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SWLS
Definition
The person with brain injury should rate his/her satisfaction with life at the time of the follow-up evaluation by indicating his/her level of agreement with the four questions below.
- In most ways my life is close to my ideal.
- The conditions of my life are excellent.
- I am satisfied with my life.
- So far I have gotten the important things I want in life.
For more information, see Links
Form
[ ] Form 1
[X] Form 2
Source
Interview, Mail-Out (Participant only)
Details
Do not embellish when obtaining this information.
If appropriate, when a participant questions what is meant by the word “ideal”, use the cue “best” or “best possible” or “whatever ideal means to you.”
Links
Introduction to the SWLS (COMBI)
SWLS Frequently Asked Questions/Tips (COMBI)
SWLS Spanish Translation
Reference
Diener E, Emmons R, Larsen J, Griffin S. (1985). The Satisfaction With Life Scale. J Personality Assessment, 49(1), 71-75.
Pavot W, Deiner E. (1993). Review of the Satisfaction With Life Scale. Psychological Assessment. 5(3), 164-172.
Characteristics
In 2003, the TBIMS had difficulty obtaining this information (11% missing data). Five Model Systems had missing data rates of 10% or more. Data managers report that missing data are due to some persons with TBI being unable to provide information for the Form II, combined with the requirement that the SWLS must not be answered by anyone other than the person with TBI. A new code was been added to this item to identify these cases.
Participant responses to these variables may be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic starting in March of 2020.
Variables
Codes and Values
ID | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
778 | 1 | Strongly Disagree |
778 | 2 | Disagree |
778 | 3 | Slightly Disagree |
778 | 4 | Neither Agree nor Disagree |
778 | 5 | Slightly Agree |
778 | 6 | Agree |
778 | 7 | Strongly Agree |
778 | 66 | Variable Did Not Exist |
778 | 81 | Not Applicable: Variable not due this year ( Code no longer used; data now collected in all follow-up years ) |
778 | 82 | Not Applicable: No data from person with TBI |
778 | 99 | Unknown |
History
Date | Description |
|---|---|
2021-01-15 | Added CHARACTERISTICS : "Participant responses to these variables may be affected by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020. " |
2021-10-22 | Added NOTE : Updated the instructions for cues from "...use the cue "If that's what it means to you." to "... use the cue "best" or "best possible" or "whatever ideal means to you." |
SWLS - CALCULATED
Variables
Form Type | Variable | ID | Question | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Form 2 | SWLSTOT4F | Satisfaction with life total score using 4 items | ||
Form 2 | SWLSTOTF | 779 | Satisfaction with Life Scale Total Score: | 1998-04-01 - Variable Added |
Codes and Values
ID | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
779 | 666 | Variable Did Not Exist |
779 | 888 | Not Applicable: No data from person with TBI |
779 | 999 | Unknown |
History
No history found for the Domain.