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Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI)

How satisfied are you with the main parts of your life? The Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI-A), developed by the International Wellbeing Group, asks about seven life domains: standard of living, health, achievements, relationships, safety, community and future security. It takes about two minutes and gives you a 0–100 wellbeing score, a read of each domain and practical next steps.

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Scientific background: International Wellbeing Group (2024). Personal Wellbeing Index Manual: 6th Edition, Version 2. Cummins, R. A. (Ed.). Geelong: Australian Centre on Quality of Life, Deakin University. Chinese: International Wellbeing Group (2006). Personal Wellbeing Index – Adult (Cantonese), 4th Edition; Chinese version by Anna L. D. Lau. “There are no restrictions on the use of the Personal Wellbeing Index or any of the materials within this manual for teaching, research or practice. The Personal Wellbeing Index must not be sold.” Learn more

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This result is for reference only and is not a medical diagnosis. The Personal Wellbeing Index was developed by the International Wellbeing Group (Australian Centre on Quality of Life, Deakin University) and may be used freely for teaching, research or practice; this site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the group.

Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI)

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Please select the number below that best represents how satisfied you feel with each item. On this scale, 0 means you have ‘No satisfaction at all’, and 10 means you are ‘Completely Satisfied’.

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How satisfied are you with your standard of living?
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How satisfied are you with your health?
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How satisfied are you with what you are achieving in life?
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How satisfied are you with your personal relationships?
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How satisfied are you with how safe you feel?
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How satisfied are you with feeling part of your community?
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How satisfied are you with your future security?

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What is the Personal Wellbeing Index?

The Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI-A) is a seven-question measure of subjective wellbeing developed by the International Wellbeing Group, led by Professor Robert Cummins at the Australian Centre on Quality of Life, Deakin University. Each question asks how satisfied you are with one life domain, on a 0–10 scale. It was used in 38 national Australian surveys between 2002 and 2023, and has been translated into many languages, including an official Cantonese version prepared by Dr Anna Lau.

How long does it take? Is it free?

There are seven questions and most people finish in about two minutes. The test is free and no account is needed to see your result; creating one is optional and lets you track changes over time.

How is the score calculated?

Each answer runs from 0 to 10. We take the average of your seven answers and multiply it by 10, giving a score from 0 to 100. The manual groups individual scores into three ranges: 70–100 Well, 50–69 UnderWell and 0–49 NoWell.

What if my score is below 50?

A score below 50 falls in the NoWell range, which the PWI manual links with psychological distress. It is a reason to look more closely, for example with the PHQ-9 depression test, not a diagnosis. Please talk to a doctor or mental-health professional; our clinical psychology service offers structured assessment. If you are in immediate danger, call the Samaritans 24-hour hotline on 2896 0000.

How is this different from the WHO-5?

The WHO-5 asks how you have been feeling over the past two weeks: mood, calm, energy, rest and interest. The PWI asks how satisfied you are with seven areas of your life, which tends to change more slowly. Taking the WHO-5 wellbeing test as well gives a fuller picture.

How often should I retake it?

Satisfaction with life usually changes slowly, so retaking it every three to six months, or after a major life change, is a sensible rhythm. Compare the result with your own earlier scores rather than with other people.

Are my answers confidential? Do I need an account?

Your answers may be used for research; aggregated results may be published online or in academic journals. Your personal data stays confidential. The test is free and no account is needed to see your result — creating one is optional and lets you track changes over time.

Answer all questions to view your report

Complete the assessment to open your report.

Make your report more meaningful(optional)

Share your age and sex, and once enough people have taken this test your report can be compared with Hong Kong takers of the same age group and sex.

Age

Sex

Education

Occupation

I agree to let my results be used for research.

Your answers may be used for research; aggregated results may be published online or in academic journals. Your personal data stays confidential.

Results are for reference only and do not constitute a medical diagnosis — if you have concerns, please consult a doctor or mental-health professional.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Personal Wellbeing Index?

How long does it take? Is it free?

There are seven questions and most people finish in about two minutes. The test is free and no account is needed to see your result; creating one is optional and lets you track changes over time.

How is the score calculated?

What if my score is below 50?

How is this different from the WHO-5?

How often should I retake it?

Are my answers confidential? Do I need an account?

Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI)

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