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.