Tag: Power and Autonomy

Psychological Wellbeing Scale

Developed by psychologist Carol D. Ryff, the 42-item Psychological Wellbeing (PWB) Scale measures six aspects of wellbeing and happiness: autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance (Ryff et al., 2007; adapted from Ryff, 1989).

Shift and Persist (Teen, Adult)

Developed by Edith Chen and colleagues (2015), the Shift-and-Persist Scale has 14 items that measure two strategies for dealing with stressful situations: shifting, which means accepting stress and getting used to it; and persisting, which means being optimistic and finding purpose in tough times.

Shift and Persist (Child)

The Shift-and-Persist Scale has 5 items that measure two strategies for dealing with stressful situations: shifting, which means accepting stress and getting used to it; and persisting, which means being optimistic and finding purpose in tough times.

Sense of Control

Developed by Lachman and Weaver (1998), the Sense of Control Scale has 12 items that measure a person's sense of control over her or his life.

Self-Rated Health

Developed by John Ware and Cathy Sherbourne (1992), Self-Rated Health is a single item that captures how healthy people think they are. It asks, "In general, would you say your health is poor, fair, good, very good, or excellent?"

Health-Related Quality of Life Scale

Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL-14) scale has 14 items that give a complete overview of a person's health and wellbeing.

New General Self-Efficacy Scale

Created by organizational psychologist Gilad Chen and team (2001), the New General Self-Efficacy Scale is an 8-item measure that assesses how much people believe they can achieve their goals, despite difficulties.

Revised Life Orientation Test (LOT-R)

Developed by psychologist Michael Scheier and colleagues (1994), the Revised Life Orientation Test (LOT-R) is a 10-item scale that measures how optimistic or pessimistic people feel about the future.

'Kind of Person' Implicit Theory Scale

Developed by psychologist Carol Dweck (1999), the "Kind of Person" Implicit Theory Scale is an 8-item measure that assesses how much people believe they can change and grow.

Growth Mindset Scale

Psychologist Carol Dweck (2006) created the 4-item Growth Mindset Scale to measure how much people believe that they can get smarter if they work at it.