The HLBS was developed in 1987. Validity and
reliability study of the scale for Turkish people was
performed by Esin. This Likert-type scale contains
48 positive items and 4 graded subscales. Additionally,
the scale has 6 subscales. Its subscales included
self-realization, health responsibility, exercise, nutrition,
interpersonal support, and stress management.
Each subscale can be used independently by itself.