Table 1 Satisfaction with life scale items and response set

Item 1

In most ways my life is close to my ideal.

7 = Strongly agree

6 = Agree

5 = Slightly agree

4 = Neither agree nor disagree

3 = Slightly disagree

2 = Disagree

1 = Strongly disagree

Item 2

The conditions of my life are excellent.

Item 3

I am satisfied with my life.

Item 4

So far I have gotten the important things I want in life.

Item 5

If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing.