PIL
Purpose in Life Test (PIL)
The Purpose in Life Test (PIL) is a self-report questionnaire that measures an individual's perception of the meaning and purpose of their life, based on Viktor Frankl's existential model. It explores a person's ability to give meaning to their life, which is a key indicator of psychological well-being and resilience.
- Number of questions
- 20 questions
- Estimated duration
- 10 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Purpose in Life Test
- Target audience
- Adults
- Authors
- James Crumbaugh, Leonard Maholick (1964)
- Category
- General
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert scale. The scores are summed to give an overall total (range: 20 to 140). A high score indicates a clear perception of meaning in life, whereas a low score suggests a lack of purpose or existential direction.
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