Can the SWBS be used with children?
There are two ways that the SWB Scale can be used with children. First, if the children are quite young and are not yet able to read, it is possible to read the statements to the children and carefully and slowly ask them to provide an answer using the standard answer format. Depending on the level of the children, it may be useful to have the students practice with sample items given to them before the actual scale is administered. Second, a retrospective version of the scale has been developed for use with children who are able to read. If you have an interest in this version of the scale, contact Life Advance. In trying to measure the SWB construct with children, it is necessary to keep in mind the level of cognitive development of the child, so that a proper interpretation of scores can be made. 2. What if respondents don’t believe in God? Can “God” be re-worded to “higher power?” The items on the religious well-being subscale of the SWBS include the word “God.” There is no referen
