Table 1 Happiness scale for couples

Circle the response choice that best reflects how you feel now concerning each area of your relationship. Try not to allow one category to influence the results of the other category.

QUESTIONSSTRONGLY HAPPYHAPPYNEUTRAL (UNDECIDED)UNHAPPYSTRONGLY UNHAPPY
How happy am I in the following areas of my relationship?
 •Roles, gender roles, division of household responsibilities12345
 •Time spent together, including leisure time12345
 •Money, financial position, financial decisions12345
 •Communication12345
 •Affection and sex12345
 •Religious beliefs, values, and practice12345
 •Decision making12345
 •Conflict resolution12345
 •The way we deal with anger12345
 •Social activities and relationships with friends12345
How happy am I with the following areas in my own life?
 •Personal independence12345
 •Academic (or occupational) progress12345
 •Self-worth12345
 •Relationship with my parents and family12345
 •Relationship with my in-laws and their family12345
Overall, how happy am I within my relationship?12345
  • Adapted from Poon.5