The Happiness Test: How Happy Are You?

In the form below you’ll find the The Oxford Happiness Inventory developed by Michael Argyle (2001).

There are a number of psychometric tests measuring happiness. Some are as simple as asking are you happy. Others measure a number of other factors.

I like this test best. For two reasons.

One, it’s reliability and validity. This is important from a scientific viewpoint to ensure the test is measuring what it says it is – and with some accuracy. The OHI has shown a test-retest reliability of .5-.6 with a six year interval. In other words, scientifically it provides at least as true a test of happiness as any other questionnaire.

Two, the way that it defines happiness as a stable and enduring trait, as opposed to a moment to moment sensation, which will vary depending on your current mood.

The Truth About Spam And Your Email Address

The form asks for your name and email. The reason for this was originally as a service, so that you would have a record so if you wanted to compare scores now, with six months,. Sometimes I get email addresses like up@yours.com or yournotgettingit@abc.com that indicates some people think I’m about to spam them or sell their email address to the highest bidder.

I’ve never sent spam, wouldn’t know how to and aren’t interested in finding out. So I don’t really want your email address, unless you want to subscribe to my free online course and is completely separate anyway.

How Happy Are You?

I am incredibly happy

Less True – 1

– More True

I feel that the future is overflowing with hope and promise

Less True – 1

– More True

I am completely satisfied about everything in my life

Less True – 1

– More True

I feel that I am in total control of all aspects of my life

Less True – 1

– More True

I feel that life is overflowing with rewards

Less True – 1

– More True

I am delighted with the way I am

Less True – 1

– More True

I always have a good influence on events

Less True – 1

– More True

I love life

Less True – 1

– More True

I am intensely interested in other people

Less True – 1

– More True

I can make all decisions very easily

Less True – 1

– More True

I feel able to take anything on

Less True – 1

– More True

I always wake up feeling rested

Less True – 1

– More True

I feel I have boundless energy

Less True – 1

– More True

The whole world looks beautiful to me

Less True – 1

– More True

I feel fully mentally alert

Less True – 1

– More True

I feel on top of the world

Less True – 1

– More True

I love everybody

Less True – 1

– More True

All past events seem extremely happy

Less True – 1

– More True

I am constantly in a state of joy and elation

Less True – 1

– More True

I have done everything I ever wanted

Less True – 1

– More True

I can fit in everything I want to do

Less True – 1

– More True

I always have fun with other people

Less True – 1

– More True

I always have a cheerful effect on others

Less True – 1

– More True

My life is totally meaningful and purposive

Less True – 1

– More True

I am always committed and involved

Less True – 1

– More True

I think the world is an excellent place

Less True – 1

– More True

I am always laughing

Less True – 1

– More True

I think I look extremely attractive

Less True – 1

– More True

I am amused by everything

Less True – 1

– More True

Your Name:

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{ 8 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Manoj Kumar Paul March 19, 2009 at 8:22 am: the questionnaire needs more additions taking into account the other angles from which one considers happiness
2 chaz March 29, 2009 at 9:23 pm: The test is screwed up. No one can answer "1" to any question.
3 Guiva June 25, 2009 at 3:38 pm: This test is good because it really tells you if your happy or sad in your life. I would really, extremely recomend this test to other people. This is the best test I have ever taken. I loved it. I congratulate the person that made this test.
4 Yulianna June 25, 2009 at 3:47 pm: I liked it but it needs more questions. I mean like asking ''Do you like the things youve done in life?'' Does anybody agree with me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5 Vikki April 9, 2010 at 2:01 pm: I know I am negative but this test is really geared toward extremely happy people with the words completely, always, boundless, intensely, etc.
6 Rachel July 14, 2010 at 3:45 am: Ilove this quiz
7 malcolm August 11, 2010 at 10:36 pm: its cool
8 ayat August 12, 2010 at 10:46 pm: nice one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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