Abstract
Method
Four properties of the Satisfaction with Life Scale were examined in the Danish cohort (explorative investigation) and then
confirmed in the Swedish cohort: (1) the factor structure; (2) correlations between subscales; (3) internal consistencies
of subscales; and (4) main tendencies (arithmetic means) and variations (standard deviations) of subscales. The relations
between the Satisfaction with Life Scale and various life conditions were investigated in the Swedish cohort.
confirmed in the Swedish cohort: (1) the factor structure; (2) correlations between subscales; (3) internal consistencies
of subscales; and (4) main tendencies (arithmetic means) and variations (standard deviations) of subscales. The relations
between the Satisfaction with Life Scale and various life conditions were investigated in the Swedish cohort.
Results
For both samples, the analysis indicated that the obtained four-dimensional 11-item scale had satisfactory properties. Moderately
high scores were obtained in the four subscales: “living,” “social relationships,” “self and present life” and “work.” They
correlated positively with each other, the internal consistencies of the subscales were acceptable and the means for the subscales
indicated no apparent floor or ceiling effects. The four dimensions obtained seem relevant and presented good face validity.
The dimensions were confirmed in the Swedish sample.
high scores were obtained in the four subscales: “living,” “social relationships,” “self and present life” and “work.” They
correlated positively with each other, the internal consistencies of the subscales were acceptable and the means for the subscales
indicated no apparent floor or ceiling effects. The four dimensions obtained seem relevant and presented good face validity.
The dimensions were confirmed in the Swedish sample.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-10
- DOI 10.1007/s11136-012-0185-8
- Authors
- Jacek Hochwälder, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Maria Mattsson, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Ragnhild Holmqvist, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Johan Cullberg, Ersta Sköndal University College, Stockholm, Sweden
- Bent Rosenbaum, Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen and Psychiatric Center Copenhagen, Capital Region, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Journal Quality of Life Research
- Online ISSN 1573-2649
- Print ISSN 0962-9343