Life Satisfaction Index A – LSIA
A self-report scale designed to measure the psychological well-being and life satisfaction of older adults.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Life Satisfaction Index A – LSIA was developed by Bernice J. Neugarten, Robert J. Havighurst, & Sheldon S. Tobin (1961). It is designed to measure Life Satisfaction. The scale is intended for use with Older adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 20 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 2 = Agree, 1 = Unsure (?), 0 = Disagree.
The scale includes 8 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 40. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Life Satisfaction: 0 – 15
- Moderate Life Satisfaction: 16 – 25
- High Life Satisfaction: 26 – 40
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
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.