Mood List – ML
A self-report questionnaire designed to assess frequent mood states (anger, sadness, fear, and happiness) in children and adolescents.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Mood List – ML was developed by Rieffe, C., Meerum Terwogt, M., & Bosch, J. D. (2002). It is designed to measure Mood states (Anger, Sadness, Fear, Happiness). The scale is intended for use with Children and adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 20 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Fear, Sadness, Anger, Happiness, Positive Filler.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Fear | 1,12,17,19 | 4 |
| Sadness | 5,8,11,16 | 4 |
| Anger | 4,7,10,14 | 4 |
| Happiness | 2,6,9,18 | 4 |
| Positive Filler | 3,13,15,20 | 4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 4 to 12. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low: 4 – 6
- Moderate: 7 – 9
- High: 10 – 12
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha > .70 for each subscale.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.