Purpose In Life Assessment

Purpose In Life Assessment
The Purpose In Life Test (PIL) was created by Crumbaugh and Maholick to assess how purposeful a person feels in their life.

Directions: For each of the following statements, select the number that would be most nearly true for you. All questions range from "Strongly Disagree" (1) to "Strongly Agree" (7).

An anonymous version of this assessment will be saved for research purposes. No personal information will be associated with this form.

This assessment is based on the work of Crumbaugh, J., & Maholick, L. (1964). An experimental study of existentialism: The psychometric approach to Frankl’s concept of noogenic neurosis. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 20, 200-207.
I am usually completely bored. *
Life to me seems always exciting. *
In life, I have no goals or aims at all.*
My personal existence is utterly meaningless and without purpose. *
Every day is constantly new and different.*
If I could choose, I would prefer never to have been born. *
After retiring, I would do some of the exciting things I have always wanted to do. *
In achieving life goals I have made no progress whatsoever.*
My life is empty, filled only with despair.*
If I should die today, I would feel that my life has been very worthwhile.*
In thinking of my life, I often wonder why I exist.*
As I view the world in relation to my life, the world completely confuses me. *
I am not a very responsible person.*
Concerning one's freedom to make their own choices, I believe a person is absolutely free to make all life choices. *
With regard to death, I am prepared and unafraid.*
With regard to suicide, I have thought of it seriously as a way out. *
I regard my ability to find a meaning, purpose, or mission in life as very great.*
My life is in my hands and I am in control of it.*
Facing my daily tasks is a source of pleasure and satisfaction.*
I have discovered no mission or purpose in life. *
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Sum
This is your overall purpose in life. Healthy ranges are generally between 95 to 110.
Weighted Sum
This is your sum averaged by the total amount (think 0 to 100).
Happiness
This is your total Happiness score.
Weighted Happiness
This is your Happiness score averaged by the total amount (think 0 to 100).
Meaning
This is your total Meaning score.
Weighted Meaning
This is your Meaning score averaged by the total amount (think 0 to 100).
Suicidality
This is your total Suicidality score. Just like the other scores, we want this number to be high.
Weighted Suicidality
This is your Suicidality score averaged by the total amount (think 0 to 100). Higher is better.
Placeholder (Ignore)
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Should be Empty: