Ryff Scales of Psychological Well-Being – 42-Item Version (SPWB-42)

I am not afraid to voice my opinions, even when they are in opposition to the opinions of most people.

In general, I feel I am in charge of the situation in which I live.

I am not interested in activities that will expand my horizons.

Most people see me as loving and affectionate.

I live life one day at a time and don't really think about the future.

When I look at the story of my life, I am pleased with how things have turned out.

My decisions are not usually influenced by what everyone else is doing.

The demands of everyday life often get me down.

I think it is important to have new experiences that challenge how you think about yourself and the world.

Maintaining close relationships has been difficult and frustrating for me.

I have a sense of direction and purpose in life.

In general, I feel confident and positive about myself.

I tend to worry about what other people think of me.

I do not fit very well with the people and the community around me.

When I think about it, I haven't really improved much as a person over the years.

I often feel lonely because I have few close friends with whom to share my concerns.

My daily activities often seem trivial and unimportant to me.

I feel like many of the people I know have gotten more out of life than I have.

I tend to be influenced by people with strong opinions.

I am quite good at managing the many responsibilities of my daily life.

I have the sense that I have developed a lot as a person over time.

I enjoy personal and mutual conversations with family members or friends.

I don't have a good sense of what it is I'm trying to accomplish in life.

I like most aspects of my personality.

I have confidence in my opinions, even if they are contrary to the general consensus.

I often feel overwhelmed by my responsibilities.

I do not enjoy being in new situations that require me to change my old familiar ways of doing things.

People would describe me as a giving person, willing to share my time with others.

I enjoy making plans for the future and working to make them a reality.

In many ways, I feel disappointed about my achievements in life.

It's difficult for me to voice my own opinions on controversial matters.

I have difficulty arranging my life in a way that is satisfying to me.

For me, life has been a continuous process of learning, changing, and growth.

I have not experienced many warm and trusting relationships with others.

Some people wander aimlessly through life, but I am not one of them.

My attitude about myself is probably not as positive as most people feel about themselves.

I judge myself by what I think is important, not by the values of what others think is important.

I have been able to build a home and a lifestyle for myself that is much to my liking.

I gave up trying to make big improvements or changes in my life a long time ago.

I know that I can trust my friends, and they know they can trust me.

I sometimes feel as if I've done all there is to do in life.

When I compare myself to friends and acquaintances, it makes me feel good about who I am.