Description

The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS-14) is a psychometric tool designed to measure mental well-being in the general population. The scale consists of 14 questions and focuses on both positive emotions and psychological functioning. It is easy to use and applicable to various populations, assessing aspects such as positive thinking, optimism, and healthy interpersonal relationships.

Analysis and Use of Data

Data Collection: The WEMWBS-14 is widely used in studies to measure mental well-being in the general population. Participants are asked to respond to 14 statements about their emotional and psychological state using a Likert scale (1-5) ranging from “never” to “always.”

Data Analysis: The data from WEMWBS-14 are used to assess an individual’s overall mental well-being. Data analysis allows comparisons between different population groups or time periods, and it can also be used to assess intervention outcomes in programs aimed at improving mental health.

Purpose

The main purpose of WEMWBS-14 is to assess mental well-being in various populations. The scale aims to measure the positive aspects of mental health, such as happiness, self-esteem, optimism, and good interpersonal relationships, providing a comprehensive view of mental well-being.

Scoring

The scale is scored from 14 to 70, with higher scores indicating greater mental well-being. Each item is scored from 1 to 5, depending on the frequency of positive emotions or thoughts experienced by the individual. The total score is the sum of individual item scores, and the scale is widely used in mental health research and studies.

Bibliography

Tennant, R., Hiller, L., Fishwick, R., Platt, S., Joseph, S., Weich, S., Stewart-Brown, S. (2007). The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS): Development and UK validation. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 5(1), 63.

Stewart-Brown, S., & Janmohamed, K. (2008). Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS): User Guide. NHS Health Scotland.

Ng Fat, L., Scholes, S., Boniface, S., Mindell, J., & Stewart-Brown, S. (2017). Evaluating and establishing national norms for mental wellbeing using the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS): Findings from the Health Survey for England. Quality of Life Research, 26(5), 1129-1144.