| Item | Very Untrue | Somewhat Untrue | Uncertain | Somewhat True | Very True |
| 1. I have goals to strive for every day. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 2. I believe my future is mainly determined by fate. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 3. I often remind myself not to forget my most important future goals. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 4. I believe I have the ability to build a bright future for myself. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 5. Looking ahead, there are many things I need to accomplish. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 6. I am aware of what my main tasks are at present. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 7. Once I set a goal, I take concrete steps to achieve it. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 8. I often envision the goals I want to achieve in five years. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 9. I believe my future will be wonderful. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 10. I evaluate information related to life development based on whether it helps me achieve my long-term goals. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 11. I often imagine how I will change throughout my future life course. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 12. Once I decide what to do, I consider how to accomplish it. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 13. I know there are many tasks to complete in the future. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 14. I complete my plans on time by making steady progress. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 15. I often reflect on what my long-term life goals are. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 16. I am full of confidence about my future. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 17. The course of my life is determined by forces beyond my control. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 18. I often feel that life has no purpose. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 19. I pay considerable attention to negative evaluations from others about my future development. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 20. My understanding of my own future is very vague. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |