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Oxford Happiness Questionnaire

The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire is a 29-item self-assessment that measures key aspects of psychological well-being, such as positive emotions, life satisfaction, and personal fulfillment. It was created by psychologists Peter Hills and Michael Argyle at Oxford University.

5 minutes to complete

Questions for Oxford Happiness Questionnaire

Questions

1.

I don’t feel particularly pleased with the way I am.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
2.

I am intensely interested in other people

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
3.

I feel that life is very rewarding

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
4.

I have very warm feelings towards almost everyone

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
5.

I rarely wake up feeling rested

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
6.

I am not particularly optimistic about the future.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
7.

I find most things amusing.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
8.

I am always committed and involved.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
9.

Life is good.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
10.

I do not think that the world is a good place.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
11.

I laugh a lot.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
12.

I am well satisfied about everything in my life.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
13.

I don’t think I look attractive.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
14.

There is a gap between what I would like to do and what I have done.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
15.

I am very happy.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
16.

I find beauty in some things.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
17.

I always have a cheerful effect on others.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
18.

I can fit in (find time for) everything I want to.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
19.

I feel that I am not especially in control of my life.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
20.

I feel able to take anything on.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
21.

I feel fully mentally alert.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
22.

I often experience joy and elation.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
23.

I don’t find it easy to make decisions.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
24.

I don’t have a particular sense of meaning and purpose in my life.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
25.

I feel I have a great deal of energy.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
26.

I usually have a good influence on events.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
27.

I don’t have fun with other people.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
28.

I don’t feel particularly healthy.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree
29.

I don’t have particularly happy memories of the past.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Moderately disagree
  3. Slightly disagree
  4. Slightly agree
  5. Moderately agree
  6. Strongly agree

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Here are some FAQs and additional information
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Oxford Happiness Questionnaire

What does the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire measure?

It measures an individual's overall level of happiness by assessing positive emotions, life satisfaction, and personal fulfillment through 29 self-report items.

Who can use the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire and how often?

The questionnaire is suitable for adults (18+) and can be used in research, clinical, or personal settings; while there’s no strict rule, weekly administration is sometimes recommended to track changes over time.

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