The reliability and validity of the satisfaction with life scale

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Ali Asghar Bayani ¹ ( PhD Islamic Azad University Azadshahr Branch )
A. Mohammad Koocheky ² ( Islamic Azad University Azadshahr Branch )
Hossnieh Goodarzi ³ ( Islamic Azad University Azadshahr Branch )

Received: 2015-06-06 Accepted : 2015-06-06 Published : 2007-03-21

Keywords: Reliability, validity, satisfaction with life,

Abstract :

The reliability and validity of the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS; Diener et a
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 SWLS showed a positive correlation with OHI and a negative one with BDI. The research suggest that SWLS is a useful scale in Iranian psychological research.