Analysis

The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) was developed to measure individuals’ subjective happiness and well-being. The OHQ is based on the Oxford Happiness Inventory (OHI) and provides a brief and user-friendly method for assessing happiness.

Objective

The main objective of the OHQ is to provide a reliable and valid measurement of happiness and psychological well-being. The information gathered can be used to understand mental well-being, develop psychological interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs aimed at increasing happiness.

Scoring

The OHQ consists of 29 statements assessing various aspects of happiness and mental well-being, such as positive emotions, self-esteem, personal growth, social relationships, and sense of purpose. Participants are asked to rate each statement on a 6-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 6 (strongly agree).

References

Hills, P., & Argyle, M. (2002). The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire: A compact scale for the measurement of psychological well-being. Personality and Individual Differences, 33(7), 1073–1082. DOI: 10.1016/S0191-8869(01)00213-6
Argyle, M., & Crossland, J. (1987). The dimensions of positive emotions. British Journal of Social Psychology, 26(2), 127–137. DOI: 10.1111/j.2044-8309.1987.tb00773.x
Linley, P. A., Maltby, J., Wood, A. M., Osborne, G., & Hurling, R. (2009). Measuring happiness: The higher order factor structure of subjective and psychological well-being measures. Personality and Individual Differences, 47(8), 878–884. DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2009.07.010