Psychological rating scales exist that reliably measure human happiness
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 82/100
Multiple studies demonstrate that psychological rating scales such as the Subjective Happiness Scale and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale possess strong psychometric properties, enabling the reliable measurement of human happiness and well-being.
Evidence for · 5
Subjective Happiness in Slovakia : Reliability and Validity of Measuring Happiness through the Subjective Happiness Scale
2018 · cited by 12
Paper 0 confirms the reliability and validity of the Subjective Happiness Scale in Slovak samples.
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More for · 4
Developing The Adolescent Happiness Scale: Validity and reliability study
2019 · cited by 11
Paper 1 develops and validates the Adolescent Happiness Scale as a psychometrically sound tool.
Validity and reliability of the happiness scale for adolescents in Yogyakarta
2018 · cited by 0
Paper 5 constructs and validates a reliable happiness scale tailored for adolescents in Yogyakarta.
Development and Validation of the Subjective Well-Being Resources Scale.
2024 · cited by 0
Paper 7 establishes the validity and reliability of a scale measuring subjective well-being resources.
Psychometric properties of the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale: a systematic review.
2025 · cited by 0
Paper 10 reviews the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale, showing it provides reliable population-level assessments of well-being.