Life Effectiveness Questionnaire – LEQ
Measures self-perceptions of personal capability and behavior across multiple domains of life effectiveness.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Life Effectiveness Questionnaire – LEQ was developed by James T. Neill and Garry Richards (2008). It is designed to measure Life Effectiveness. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 24 items organized into 8 factors/subscales: Time Management, Social Competence, Achievement Motivation, Intellectual Flexibility, Task Leadership, Emotional Control, Active Initiative, Self Confidence.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Time Management | 1,9,17 | 3 |
| Social Competence | 2,10,18 | 3 |
| Achievement Motivation | 3,11,19 | 3 |
| Intellectual Flexibility | 4,12,20 | 3 |
| Task Leadership | 5,13,21 | 3 |
| Emotional Control | 6,14,22 | 3 |
| Active Initiative | 7,15,23 | 3 |
| Self Confidence | 8,16,24 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = False, not like me, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = 5, 6 = 6, 7 = 7, 8 = True, like me.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 3 to 24. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Subscale Score: 3 – 10
- Moderate Subscale Score: 11 – 17
- High Subscale Score: 18 – 24
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Typically alpha > .80 for subscales.
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.