Items by RPWB Subscale in the WLS and MIDUS
| Item | WLS | MIDUS |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomy | ||
| *I have confidence in my opinions even if they are contrary to the general consensus. | X | |
| *I have confidence in my own opinions, even if they are different from the way most other people think. | X | |
| I am not afraid to voice my opinions, even when they are in opposition to the opinions of most people. | X | |
| It's difficult for me to voice my opinions on controversial matters. | X | |
| I tend to be influenced by people with strong opinions. | X | |
| I judge myself by what I think is important, not by the values of what others think is important. | X | |
| Environmental Mastery | ||
| *I am quite good at managing the many responsibilities of my daily life. | X | |
| *I am good at managing the responsibilities of daily life. | X | |
| I have difficulty arranging my life in a way that is satisfying to me. | X | |
| I have been able to create a lifestyle for myself that is much to my liking. | X | |
| In general, I feel I am in charge of the situation in which I live. | X | |
| The demands of everyday life often get me down. | X | |
| Personal Growth | ||
| I have the sense that I have developed a lot as a person over time. | X | |
| When I think about it, I haven't really improved much as a person over the years. | X | |
| I think it is important to have new experiences that challenge how I think about myself and the world. | X | X |
| For me, life has been a continuous process of learning, changing, and growth. | X | |
| I gave up trying to make big improvements or changes in my life a long time ago. | X | |
| Positive Relations | ||
| I often feel lonely because I have few close friends with whom to share my concerns. | X | |
| It seems to me that most other people have more friends than I do. | X | |
| People would describe me as a giving person, willing to share my time with others. | X | X |
| Maintaining close relationships has been difficult and frustrating for me. | X | |
| I have not experienced many warm and trusting relationships with others. | X | |
| Purpose in Life | ||
| I am an active person in carrying out the plans I set for myself. | X | |
| I don't have a good sense of what it is I'm trying to accomplish in life. | X | |
| I sometimes feel as if I've done all there is to do in life. | X | X |
| I used to set goals for myself, but that now seems like a waste of time. | X | |
| Some people wander aimlessly through life but I am not one of them. | X | |
| I live life one day at a time and don't really think about the future. | X | |
| Self-Acceptance | ||
| In general, I feel confident and positive about myself. | X | |
| When I compare myself to friends and acquaintances, it makes me feel good about who I am. | X | |
| In many ways, I feel disappointed about my achievements in life. | X | X |
| When I look at the story of my life, I am pleased with how things have turned out so far. | X | |
| I like most parts of my personality. | X |
Note: Items that are asterisked vary somewhat in their wording between WLS and MIDUS. The differences are italicized to help with comparisons.