Meaning and purpose in life.

6 catalogued instruments are currently grouped under this construct, across 2 domains: Self-regulation and positive traits; Wellbeing and positive psychology.

This grouping is editorial and provisional. It is derived from what each entry says it measures, it has not been reviewed instrument by instrument, and 195 catalogued instruments are not yet grouped under any construct. Treat the list as a starting point rather than a complete answer, and read each entry for what it actually covers.

• RS / RS-14 - Resilience Scale (Wagnild & Young)

  Self-regulation and positive traits. 25 items. copyrighted - commercial.

• MLQ - Meaning in Life Questionnaire

  Wellbeing and positive psychology. 10 (5 Presence + 5 Search). open with attribution.

• PIL - Purpose in Life Test

  Wellbeing and positive psychology. 20 (Part A attitude scale; the full test also has open-ended Parts B and C). copyrighted - commercial.

• MEMS - Multidimensional Existential Meaning Scale

  Wellbeing and positive psychology. 15 (5 per facet). open with attribution.

• SONG - Seeking of Noetic Goals test

  Wellbeing and positive psychology. 20 items. copyrighted - commercial.

• SoMe - Sources of Meaning and Meaning in Life Questionnaire

  Wellbeing and positive psychology. 151 items. mixed.

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