The Happiness Test: How Happy Are You?

Posted on Mar 9 Written by 25 Comments

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

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I feel that the future is overflowing with hope and promise

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I am completely satisfied about everything in my life

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

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I feel that life is overflowing with rewards

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I am delighted with the way I am

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I always have a good influence on events

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I love life

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I am intensely interested in other people

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I can make all decisions very easily

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I feel able to take anything on

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I always wake up feeling rested

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I feel I have boundless energy

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The whole world looks beautiful to me

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I feel fully mentally alert

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I feel on top of the world

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I love everybody

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All past events seem extremely happy

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I am constantly in a state of joy and elation

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I have done everything I ever wanted

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I can fit in everything I want to do

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I always have fun with other people

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I always have a cheerful effect on others

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My life is totally meaningful and purposive

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I am always committed and involved

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I think the world is an excellent place

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I am always laughing

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I think I look extremely attractive

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I am amused by everything

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Rob McPhillips has spent three decades researching what it takes to live a happier life. After observing thousands of Clients and watching how different choices and actions they took turned out, he shares his findings, thoughts and opinions on how we can all lead happier and more fulfilling lives.

Comments

  1. Manoj Kumar Paul says:
    Mar 19 at 8:22 am

    the questionnaire needs more additions taking into account the other angles from which one considers happiness

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  2. chaz says:
    Mar 29 at 9:23 pm

    The test is screwed up. No one can answer "1" to any question.

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    • Simon says:
      Apr 18 at 2:19 am

      Chaz this is actually an exceptional questionaire. you need to wake up and smell the sunshine. Take these questions and aim to get a five on all of them. you sound unhappy, so take a leaf out of this quiz

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  3. Guiva says:
    Jun 25 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.

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  4. Yulianna says:
    Jun 25 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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. Vikki says:
    Apr 9 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.

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  6. Rachel says:
    Jul 14 at 3:45 am

    Ilove this quiz

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  7. malcolm says:
    Aug 11 at 10:36 pm

    its cool

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  8. ayat says:
    Aug 12 at 10:46 pm

    nice one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Christina says:
    Nov 14 at 5:13 pm

    This is a great quiz to determine happiness.

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  10. Rasmus says:
    Dec 20 at 1:29 pm

    Test fails to reflect schizoid people’s happiness. They fall heavily on the negative side regardless of actual level in the individual

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  11. rachel says:
    Jan 30 at 11:09 am

    FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  12. Angella says:
    Mar 31 at 7:20 pm

    Wow,this test is great,i have forwarded it to all my friends.Great site

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  13. PIYUSH MITTAL says:
    Apr 12 at 5:15 am

    IT WAS A NICE EXPERIENCE DOING YOUR TEST… IT”S HAPPY TO KNOW HOW MUCH HAPPY ARE WE…… :)

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  14. AISHI MITTAL says:
    Apr 12 at 5:17 am

    IT WAS A NICE EXPERIENCE DOING YOUR TEST… IT”S HAPPY TO KNOW HOW MUCH HAPPY ARE WE…… :)

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  15. tara says:
    Jun 8 at 8:57 pm

    I agree with Chaz. This test is stupid!!! Really I’m on top of the world…what kind of question is that? With todays society? Not unless you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth.

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  16. Pet says:
    Jul 6 at 8:53 am

    A bit shallow – some questions need to be qualified.

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  17. M says:
    Aug 15 at 11:12 am

    What’s the average score?

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  18. Yos Karyoso says:
    Sep 18 at 4:01 pm

    Happiness is very unstable condition for everyone. The result of the happiness test or inventory depends on people temporary feeling. Easily, it is possible to change by the fluctuations.

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  19. Tj says:
    Oct 2 at 2:24 pm

    I chose to answer this using how I would normally feel, right now I’m tearful but I’m still optimistic about the future and people. The fact that I am taking this test means that I question my happiness.

    I just thank God that I’m alive each day, that’s what really gets me by and sustains me!

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  20. brett says:
    Apr 18 at 1:58 am

    WOW! incredible test, chaz is a moron

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  21. jennifer says:
    Jun 8 at 9:16 pm

    way awesome

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  22. boredoutmymind says:
    Aug 3 at 7:59 pm

    I found the test too long. You can become extremely bored towards the end and that would therefore effect your outcome.

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