Scale Overview
The Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Well-Being Scale – MPSWS was developed by Dianne A. Vella-Brodrick, Felicity Allen (1995). It is designed to measure Multidimensional Well-Being. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 30 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Mental Well-Being, Physical Well-Being, Spiritual Well-Being.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Mental Well-Being |
2,3,7,9,13,17,19,23,26,27 |
10 |
| Physical Well-Being |
5,8,10,12,15,20,21,25,28,29 |
10 |
| Spiritual Well-Being |
1,4,6,11,14,16,18,22,24,30 |
10 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Often (or 'I have not' for Item 18), 2 = Frequently, 3 = Sometimes (or '<5yrs' for Item 18), 4 = Seldom, 5 = Never (or '>10yrs' for Item 18).
The scale includes 15 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 30 to 150. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Well-Being: 30 – 70
- Moderate Well-Being: 71 – 110
- High Well-Being: 111 – 150
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Alpha coefficients typically range from 0.70 to 0.85 across subscales.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.