The Students’ Life Satisfaction Scale (SLSS; Huebner, 1991)
assesses satisfaction with life as a whole. The SLSS consists of seven
items and utilizes a 6-point Likert-style response format (from
1 = strongly disagree to 6 = strongly agree). A sample item is ‘‘I have
what I want in life‘‘. Evidence for its reliability and validity has
been provided (Huebner, 1991).
etc.), and conscientiousness (e.g., finishing tasks; being on time
and orderly; liking to plan; etc.). We administered the APSI version
consisting of 48 items, utilizing a five-point Likert-style answer
format (from 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). A sample
item is: ‘‘Sometimes I don’t feel like I am worth much (neuroticism)’’.
Evidence for its reliability and validity has been reported
(e.g., Lounsbury et al., 2003; Suldo et al., in press).