Survey-Description

The PWS-36 consists of 36 items aimed at evaluating an individual’s overall wellness, covering six key dimensions:

Psychological Wellness: Refers to how an individual perceives their mental health, including the ability to manage stress and maintain mental stability.

Emotional Wellness: Assesses the level of satisfaction, happiness, and the ability to cope with emotional challenges.

Social Wellness: Focuses on social relationships and the ability to create positive interpersonal connections.

Physical Wellness: Evaluates the physical aspects of well-being, such as physical fitness, dietary habits, and general health.

Spiritual Wellness: Relates to the individual’s connection to the meaning of life, beliefs, and spiritual or religious practices.

Spiritual Development: Includes personal growth, learning, and the achievement of personal goals.

The PWS-36 is scored using a Likert scale, where participants rate how much each statement applies to their experience of wellness.

Data Analysis and Usage

The data collected from the PWS-36 are analyzed to reveal the various aspects of wellness perceived by individuals. Analytical procedures include:

Reliability analysis to calculate the internal consistency of the scale and its sub-dimensions (e.g., Cronbach’s alpha).

Factor analysis to confirm the six dimensions of wellness covered by the survey.

Statistical analysis to explore the relationships between perceived wellness and other variables, such as physical health, psychological resilience, or stress levels.

The insights gained can be used to develop wellness interventions, monitor mental and physical health, and conduct research on quality of life.

Purpose

The goal of the Perceived Wellness Survey (PWS-36) is to measure an individual’s perceived wellness across multiple dimensions to provide a comprehensive picture of their overall well-being. The scale aims to:

Understand how an individual perceives their wellness in various areas of life.

Identify areas where an individual might need support or intervention to improve their well-being.

Be used in research settings to understand the factors affecting wellness and health.

Calibration

The calibration of the PWS-36 includes:

Reliability analysis to ensure the stability and consistency of responses across the six dimensions.

Confirmatory factor analysis to validate the dimensions of wellness that the survey aims to measure.

Cross-validation in various populations to ensure that the scale is valid and applicable across different cultural and social contexts.

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