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Satisfaction and Quality of Life Assessments for Keith Torkelson August 2025 by Keith Torkelson MS, BS

Satisfaction and Quality of Life Assessments for Keith Torkelson August 2025 by Keith Torkelson MS, BS


Title

Satisfaction and Quality of Life Assessments for Keith Torkelson August 2025 by Keith Torkelson MS, BS

Unit

Satisfaction & QOL

Author(s)

Keith “Buster” Torkelson MS, BS

Featured

Self-Assessment - Keith Edward Torkelson

Rating

Transitional Aged Youth & Older Adults

Sources

Dedicated Work Flash Drive & Internet

Blog(s)

AnimaCules V Housing Advisory V HealthMan

1st Date Published

August 30, 2025 (SA)

Queries

“keith torkelson” “satisfaction” “qol”

Nature (Format)

Heavy on Tables – Original Work

Assignment

History and lived experience “that deserves to be remembered” (History Guy)

Assessments

Daily Activities and QOL – 6 Item Screener

Quality of Life Aspects Score 10 Items

Older Adult Satisfaction – 11 Items

Life Satisfaction Modified Assessment – 21 Items

Neugarten Life Satisfaction Index Score - 20 Items

Purpose

Digital Preservation of Real World Evidence

Self-assessment & Phenomena


Summary – Results up Front

Keith “Buster” Torkelson MS – Self-score

All assessments High Scores are Favorable

Time

Stamp

 

DOW

Assessment

Share (d) With

(In the face of…)

 

Score

20250313

TH-R

Daily Acts and QOL

Ted F

38%

20250313

TH-R

Daily Acts and QOL

Ruben James D

58%

20250313

TH-R

Daily Acts and QOL

Tim K

25%

20250313

TH-RT

Daily Acts and QOL

John B

92%

20250324

M-RT

Neugarten Life Satisfaction Index

John B

58.8%

20250329

SA-RT

Life Satisfaction Modified

John B

79.5%

20250524

SA-RT

Older Adult Satisfaction

John B

65.9%

20250531

SA-RT

Quality of Life Aspects

John B

75.0%

Last Reviewed: 20250823-SA:

R = Retroactive | RT – Real Time

 

Measure

Items

Daily Acts and QOL

6

Neugarten Life Satisfaction Index

20

Life Satisfaction Modified

21

Older Adult Satisfaction

11

Quality of Life Aspects

10


Associated Studies >Work Done > Metadata

Assess_Ryff’s_Psychological_Well-being_Scales_25032901_Results

https://healthman2059.blogspot.com/2025/08/ryffs-modified-psychological-well-being.html

Assess_QOL_Social_Determinants_21052903_Notes V2025

https://healthman2059.blogspot.com/2025/08/social-determinant-scales-by-keith.html

Assess_SDoMHs_Social_Deterimants_14_Items_25071302_Results

https://healthman2059.blogspot.com/2025/08/social-determinant-scale-14-items-by.html


Cast of Characters

Ted Francis, Ruben James Duron, Tim Knight, John Baer & Keith Torkelson

Challenging Places

>Con-institutions = Hospital, Prison, Skilled Nursing, Hospice and Jail.  Con-institutions are those where there is restricted movement or the state of confinement.  In other words you lack freedom.  Keith “Buster” Torkelson is working on avoiding suffering after potentially losing his freedom in his future.

Medical Treatment

Hospitals

Provide medical care for acute or chronic illnesses, injuries, and emergencies, requiring varying lengths of stay for treatment and recovery.

Skilled Nursing Facilities

Offer long-term care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with daily activities, often as a step-down from hospital care.

Hospice

Provides end-of-life care focused on pain management and comfort for individuals with a terminal illness, which can be provided in various settings including a person's home, skilled nursing facility, or a dedicated hospice facility.

Legal or Correctional Confinement

Jails

Primarily used for short-term detention of individuals awaiting trial, sentencing, or serving short sentences (usually less than a year).

Prisons

Designed for long-term incarceration of individuals convicted of serious crimes and sentenced to more than a year.

Summary

In summary, while not a recognized term, "con-institutions" as you've defined it likely encompasses institutions where individuals receive care or treatment, and may have limited freedom of movement, either for medical reasons or due to legal circumstances.

 

Daily Quality of Life & Activities of Daily Living (Screener 6 Items)

Correlations Satisfaction V QOL

Keith “Buster” Torkelson MS Evaluates Relative to Others

Scored: 20250313-TH-Retroactively and Real Time

Table - Daily Activities and QOL – 6 Items Screener

Correlates (Satisfied with…)

 

Ted Francis

(Retro)

 

James Duron

(Retro)

Tim Knight

(Retro)

John Baer

(RT)

1Indicators of Daily Activities

0.50

1.00

0.00

1.00

QOL in the room

0.25

0.50

0.00

1.00

QOL out of the home

0.25

0.50

0.50

0.75

QOL with Proactive Institutions

0.50

0.50

0.25

1.00

QOL by avoiding a Con Institutions

0.25

0.50

0.50

1.00

6Activities of Daily Living (Basic 10)

0.50

0.50

0.25

0.75

CALC

=2.25/6

=3.50/6

=1.50/6

=5.50/6

Daily Activities and QOL (HSF) =

38%

58%

25%

92%

Scored: 20250313-TH:

HSF = High Scores are Favorable | QOL = Quality of Life | QSM = Quick Score Method | RASR = Rent a Shared Room | RT = Real Time

 

Correlations of Satisfaction and Quality of Life

Life satisfaction and quality of life are positively correlated, meaning that as one increases, the other tends to increase as well. This relationship is multifaceted and influenced by various factors including health, social relationships, and personal circumstances.

Index V Assessment V Assessment Cluster

>For us here at Mentalation Solutions Group we define: Assessment (Scale), Assessment Cluster, and Assessment Index as follows.  An Assessment is a single examination of some area or aspect.  An Assessment Cluster is a group of Assessments about a central theme.  And, an Index is a group of slightly or significantly different Assessments (Scales). 

Quick Score Method V Long Assessment

>For MSG, Assessments, Appraisals, Evaluations, Measures, Scales, Screeners, Surveys, Tests, Quizzes, Exams, etc. are pretty much the same thing.  If an Assessment has fifteen (15) or less items (statements or questions) we call it a screener.  When we enter scores directly into the Assessment we call it our Quick Score Method (QSM).  If our effort doesn’t use QSM method it means that we are taking the results from a longer Assessment and plugging them into our tables. 

Dichotomous Scoring V Binary

>Dichotomous scoring refers to having only two choices such as: Yes or No as an answer in the given assessment.  Binary Plus scoring (Our Method) is as follows:  1.00 = Yes or Pass, 0.00 = No or Fail, 0.50 = SoSo.  Any number between 1.00 and 0.00 inclusive is a valid answer.  The Binary Plus Scoring Method (BPSM) offers far greater precision than do any other methods that we have evaluated.  The overall outcome, a percentage, permits comparison across assessment scores.  This is our way of addressing the oranges with oranges and not oranges to lemons quandary.

Compare Quality of Life to Satisfaction with Life

“While related, "Quality of Life" and "Satisfaction with Life" are distinct concepts. Quality of life refers to the overall well-being and living conditions, while satisfaction with life is a subjective evaluation of one's life as a whole.”

Research

Index - Life Satisfaction Assessment Elimination List

Assessment

# of

Items

 

Description

 

LSI-Z

13

Life Satisfaction Index-Z

LISAT

9

Life Satisfaction Questionnaire

LISAT

11

Life Satisfaction Questionnaire

SWLS

5

Satisfaction with Life Scale

LSI-SF

6

Short-Form Life Satisfaction Index

LSIA

30

Life Satisfaction Index A

LSIB

12

Life Satisfaction Index B

LSIZ

13

Life Satisfaction Index Z (Wood et al.‚ 1969)

LSIW

8

LSIW; James et al.‚ 1986

LSITA-SF

12

Life Satisfaction Index for the Third Age – Short Form (Barrett‚ and Murk‚ 2006)

MLS

20

The Measurement of Life Satisfaction

Scale for Older Adults (Neugarten et al., 1961)

SPS

15

Subjective Perception Scale (Derived)

Recommend starting with the LSIA-30 Item assessment then apply How Satisfied are You?

 

Elimination

We pick to work with > Metadata >

OC HCA Derived How Satisfied Are You? (Domains) – 16 Items

Aspects of Satisfaction (AOS)

Neugarten The Measurement of Life Satisfaction (MLS)

Associated Document > Metadata >

Assess_OCHCA_Satisfaction_My_Life_23071401_Notes V2025


The Life Satisfaction Index-B (LSIB)

…is a 12-item questionnaire developed to measure life satisfaction in older adults, specifically focusing on their subjective well-being and overall assessment of their lives. It is one of several versions of the Life Satisfaction Index (LSI). While the original LSI was the Life Satisfaction Index A (LSIA), the LSIB is a shorter version that focuses on a more concise assessment.

Things important for a Higher Quality of Life

Scored by and for Keith Torkelson, MS, BS

Table – Quality of Life Aspects – 10 Items

Quality of Life Aspects Score 10 Items Screener

##

AOL Domain

 

AOL - Domain

2025

0531

SA-RT

SW-JB

01

02

Living Conditions

0.90

02

02

Good Housing

0.75

03

03

Economic Security

0.25

04

04

Social Relationships

0.75

05

04

Strong Social Connections

0.80

06

05

A Sense of Safety

0.90

07

06

Fulfilling Work

0.90

08

10

Mental Health

0.75

09

11

Physical Health

0.50

10

11

(10)

Access to Healthcare

1.00

 

 

 

=7.50/10

 

 

Quality of Life Aspects Score 10 Items (HSF) =

75.0%

JB = John Baer | HSF = High Scores are Favorable | RT = Real Time | SW = Share (d) With


Objective and Subjective

QoL can be assessed both objectively (e.g., through data on living conditions, health outcomes) and subjectively (e.g., through individual perceptions and experiences).

Focus

QoL focuses on the conditions and circumstances that contribute to an individual's overall well-being.

Satisfaction with Life

Satisfaction with life (SwL) is a subjective evaluation of one's life as a whole, encompassing one's overall happiness and contentment.

Subjective

Satisfaction with Life (SwL) is primarily a personal and emotional assessment, reflecting how an individual feels about their life.

Focus

SwL focuses on an individual's overall sense of happiness and contentment with their life circumstances.

Examples

Feeling content with one's relationships, career, achievements, and overall life trajectory can contribute to a higher level of satisfaction with life.

Key Differences - Scope

QoL is a broader concept that encompasses various aspects of life, while SwL is a more specific and personal evaluation of one's overall life.

Measurement

QoL can be measured through a combination of objective and subjective indicators, while SwL is primarily measured through subjective assessments.

Relationship

While SwL is a significant component of QoL, it is not the only factor. Other aspects of life, such as health, social connections, and living conditions, also play a crucial role in overall QoL.

Aside > 01_Assess_Subjective_Perception_Satisfy_QOL_25060102_Results

Happiness and Life Satisfaction - Our World in Data

https://ourworldindata.org/happiness-and-life-satisfaction

Data Quality and Measurement

The most natural way to attempt to measure subjective well-being is to ask people what they think and feel. Indeed, this is the most common approach.

Well-being

In practice, social scientists tend to rely on questions inquiring directly about happiness or on questions inquiring about life satisfaction. The former tends to measure the experiential or emotional aspects of well-being (e.g., “I feel very happy”), while the latter tends to measure the evaluative or cognitive aspects of well-being (e.g., “I think I lead a very positive life”).

Smiling

Self-reports about happiness and life satisfaction are known to correlate with things that people typically associate with contentment, such as cheerfulness and smiling. Countries where people have higher self-reported life satisfaction are also countries where people tend to smile more.

Pleasure – Satisfaction - Sleep

Experimental psychologists have also shown that self-reports of well-being from surveys turn out to correlate with activity in the parts of the brain associated with pleasure and satisfaction. Various surveys have confirmed that people who say they are happy also tend to sleep better and express positive emotions verbally more frequently.

FYI - Our World in Data

The relationship between happiness and quality of life: A model for Spanish society

Nov 3, 2021

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8565763/#:~:text=Life%20satisfaction%20is%20a%20subjective,lives%20%5B4%2C%205%5D.

Satisfaction

Life satisfaction is a subjective assessment of quality of life in general and is an indicator of subjective well-being, which is seen as synonymous with happiness when it refers to how people feel and think about their lives. The topics of life satisfaction and happiness are currently attracting a good deal of attention from researchers in social sciences, psychology, philosophy and economics.

Happiness – Subjective Well-being

Most researchers use the word happiness carefully to convey its particular meaning: being happy is not just about being cheerful; it is a special feeling that is precious and extremely desirable, but difficult to attain.  Much of the research to date has focused on establishing objective methods for analyzing quality of life and well-being, relying on geographical and socioeconomic aspects related to quality of life, well-being and happiness, with a particular emphasis on the impact of social and spatial inequalities, and social justice.  Life satisfaction is a subjective assessment of quality of life in general and is an indicator of subjective well-being...


Life Satisfaction Theory & 4 Contributing Factors (+ Scale)

Nov 6, 2018

https://positivepsychology.com/life-satisfaction/#:~:text=This%20model%20successfully%20explains%20differences,involved%20in%20quality%20of%20life.

 

Individual Values

…this model successfully explains differences in wellbeing, but it often fails to truly capture life satisfaction because it is more objective and less customizable based on what each individual values.

Satisfaction

Life satisfaction measures are generally subjective, or based on the variables that an individual finds personally important in their own life. Your life satisfaction will not be determined based on a factor that you don’t actually find personally meaningful.

QOL

You may also hear another term tossed about with life satisfaction and happiness: quality of life. Quality of life is another measure of satisfaction or wellbeing, but it is associated with living conditions like the amount and quality of food, the state of one’s health, and the quality of one’s shelter (Veenhoven, 1996).

Satisfaction & QOL

Again, the difference between this related variable and life satisfaction is that life satisfaction is subjective and more inherently emotional. Someone who is homeless or terminally ill may well have a higher life satisfaction than a wealthy person in good health, because they may place importance on a very different set of variables than those involved in quality of life.


FYI - This Article Contains

https://positivepsychology.com/life-satisfaction/#:~:text=This%20model%20successfully%20explains%20differences,involved%20in%20quality%20of%20life.

 

  • What is the Meaning of Life Satisfaction?
  • Is There a Difference Between Happiness and Life Satisfaction?
  • Life Satisfaction Theory and Psychology
  • Measuring Life Satisfaction
  • The Satisfaction with Life Scale (PDF)
  • The Life Satisfaction Index Questionnaire
  • Other Measuring Surveys and Inventories
  • Life Satisfaction in Old Age
  • How to Improve Life Satisfaction
  • A Take-Home Message
  • Frequently Asked Questions

 

Life Satisfaction Theory & Contributing Factors (+ Scale) Nov 6, 2018

https://positivepsychology.com/life-satisfaction/#:~:text=This%20model%20successfully%20explains%20differences,involved%20in%20quality%20of%20life.

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Table – Older Adult Satisfaction Screener – 11 Items

##

Factor

 

2025

0524

(SA-RT)

SW-JB

01

Gender (females +)

0.00

02

Education (+)

1.00

03

Place of residence (city + vs. town -)

1.00

04

Health status (better health +)

0.50

05

Cognitive ability (+)

0.75

06

Regular physical examinations (+)

1.00

07

Perceived relative economic status (+)

0.25

08

Access to social security provisions (+)

1.00

09

Commercialized insurances (+)

1.00

10

Living arrangements (with family members +)

0.25

11

Number of social services available in the community (+)

0.50

 

CALC

=7.25/11

 

Older Adult Satisfaction Score 11 Items (HSF) =

65.9%

JB = John Baer | HSF = High Scores are Favorable | SW = Share (d) With

 

Aside > Generative AI is experimental.

That generative AI is experimental is a key consideration for anyone using the technology. As a work in progress, it comes with important limitations, including potential inaccuracies and inherent biases from its training data. For businesses and individuals, this means exercising caution and applying critical thinking to AI-generated content.

Life Satisfaction Index (LSI)

The Life Satisfaction Index (LSI) is a questionnaire used to assess subjective well-being, particularly in older adults, and is available in various versions, including the 20-item Life Satisfaction Index-A (LSIA) and the 13-item Life Satisfaction Index-Z (LSI-Z).

Key Versions and Features

Life Satisfaction Index-A (LSIA) – Modified (21 Items)

Reference: A 20-item questionnaire developed by Neugarten et al. in 1961.

Measures psychological well-being in older adults

Scored by and for Keith Torkelson, MS, BS

Life Satisfaction Modified Assessment – 21 Items

#

Dimension / Component

2025

0329

(SA-RT)

KET

QSM

SW-JB

01

Achievement

0.75

02

Assess life satisfaction

0.75

03

Congruence between desired and achieved goals

0.75

04

Fortitude

0.75

05

Meaningful and fulfilling life

1.00

06

Mood tone

0.75

07

Pain avoidance

0.75

08

Personal growth

1.00

09

Pleasure

0.75

10

Positive self-concept

0.50

11

Purpose

1.00

12

Resolution and fortitude

0.75

13

Satisfied with Bed

0.90

14

Satisfied with Diagnosis

0.25

15

Satisfied with Domains of Functioning

0.75

16

Satisfied with Housing

0.90

17

Satisfied with Life (Parity @ 0.80)

0.75

18

Progress on treatment plan

0.90

19

Self-realization

1.00

20

Zest for life

0.75

21

Zest over apathy

1.00

 

CALC

=16.70/21

 

Life Satisfaction Modified Assessment Score (LSMA) (21 Items) (HSF) =

79.5%

Date Scored: March 29, 2025 (SA): LSMA Range 0.75 – 0.80

JB = John Baer | HSF = High Scores are Favorable | RT = Real Time | SW = Share (d) With


Note

Often used as a one-dimensional instrument, though it was originally designed with a five-factor solution.  Demonstrates good internal consistency and reliability.

Satisfaction Assessments

Life Satisfaction Index-Z (LSI-Z):

A 13-item subjective measure specifically developed to assess well-being in the elderly population.

Life Satisfaction Questionnaire (LISAT)

Available in 9- and 11-item versions.  The 9-item version includes a single item assessing overall life satisfaction and eight domain-specific items.  The 11-item version is an extension of the 9-item version, adding two domains of somatic and psychological health.  Items are answered on a 6-point Likert scale (1=very dissatisfied to 6=very satisfied).

Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)

A 5-item questionnaire designed to measure overall life satisfaction.  Each item is scored on a Likert scale ranging from 1 ("strongly disagree") to 7 ("strongly agree").  Higher scores indicate greater life satisfaction.

Short-Form Life Satisfaction Index (LSI-SF)

A short form of the LSI designed to measure life satisfaction in the elderly in Taiwan.  Based on the theory of LSIA, with items and dimensions focused on zest vs. apathy, resolution and fortitude, and congruence between desired and achieved goals.  Uses dichotomous scoring (0: no, 1: yes) for each item.

FYI - Life Satisfaction Index – Z | RehabMeasures Database

https://www.sralab.org/rehabilitation-measures/life-satisfaction-index-z

Why not choose these?

>Sometimes it is easy to find a measures tool in a form than is readily applicable.  We have included two links below that lead to formats that are stuck in image form and thus not easy to capture.  We typically copy, special paste, modify and possibly transform assessments.  When assessments are in image form it takes more work to massage it into a user friendly format.

Broken Links

>The two links below we recently broken.  Actually they are not broken they require you to copy and paste in the link.  A new system of authoring and citing needs to be mapped out.  Broken links are one reason we gave up on formal citations.  More and more people online, especially Blogging, are giving up citing source material.  Our papers will be great for training Artificial Intelligence for they are defective.

FYI - Life Satisfaction Index – 20 Items - November 1999

[COPY AND PASTE LINK IN]

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271865499_LIFE_SATISFACTION_INDEX



FYI - Life Satisfaction Index – Not in easy form to transform

ResearchGate

[COPY AND PASTE LINK IN]

Site wants to verify that you are a person

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Luigi-Tesio/publication/271865499_LIFE_SATISFACTION_INDEX/links/59ef9bf4a6fdcce2096dc1da/LIFE-SATISFACTION-INDEX.pdf

Aside - Site wants to verify that you are a person

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Note > [GOLD MINE FINALLY FOUND IT]

Life Satisfaction Index (LSI) – 20 Item - Neugarten

Note – This assessment was easy to Copy and Paste.  It is moderately challenging to score.

The Measurement of Life Satisfaction

Psychological Scales - Neugarten‚ B.J.‚ et al., (1961) - 20 Item

https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/life-satisfaction-index-lsi/

Scale for Older Adults - Journal of Gerontology‚ 16‚ 134-143.

Scored by and for Keith Torkelson, MS, BS

Table – Neugarten Life Satisfaction Index – 20 Items (Transformed)

I##

Statement

2025

0324

(M-RT)

SW-JB

01

As I grow older‚ things seem better than I thought they would be.

0.75

02

I have gotten more of the breaks in life than most of the people I know.

0.75

03

This is the not dreariest time of my life.

0.75

04

I am just as happy as when I was younger.

0.25

05

My life couldn’t be happier than it is now.

0.50

06

These are the best years of my life.

0.50

07

Most of the things I do aren’t boring or monotonous.

1.00

08

I expect some interesting and pleasant things to happen to me in the future.

0.75

09

The things I do are as interesting to me as they ever were.

1.00

10

I don’t feel old and somewhat tired.

0.25

11

I feel my age‚ but it does not bother me.

0.50

12

As I look back on my life‚ I am fairly well satisfied.

0.75

13

I would not change my past life even if I could.

0.50

14

Compared to other people my age‚ I’ve made few foolish decisions in my life.

0.25

15

Compared to other people my age‚ I make a good appearance.

0.75

16

I have made plans for things I’ll be doing a month or a year from now.

0.75

17

When I think back over my life‚ I got most of the important things I wanted.

0.25

18

Compared to other people‚ I don’t get down in the dumps too often.

0.50

19

I’ve gotten pretty much what I expected out of life.

0.50

20

In spite of what people say‚ the lot of the average man is getting better.

0.50

 

CALC

=11.75/20

 

Neugarten Life Satisfaction Index Score (20 Items) (HSF) =

58.8%

JB = John Baer | HSF = High Scores are Favorable | RT = Real Time | SW = Share (d) With

 

Scoring

Reverse Scoring Nightmare - On Reverse Scoring (Strengths V Deficits)

>The Neugarten (1961) assessment uses reverse scoring that means a Yes answer can get 2 points or 0 points depending on the question.  In the table we just reverse the score(s) as needed.  Then we went back and changed all of the reverse scored questions to non-reverse scored questions or statements.  When we write an assessment tool we polarize all of it: Low Scores can be favorable else High Scores are Favorable.

Strengths-based

>A strength-based approach focuses on an individual's or group's positive attributes, resources, and capabilities rather than their deficits or problems. It emphasizes identifying and leveraging existing strengths to achieve goals, promote well-being, and foster positive change.

Choice

>We use the strengths-based approach more often than the deficits-based approach.

Mixed Methods

Mixed methods are a research approach that intentionally integrates both quantitative (numerical) and qualitative (non-numerical, like text or interview data) methods to provide a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of a complex research problem. By combining these approaches, researchers can leverage the strengths of each, allowing them to not only identify patterns and trends but also explore the underlying reasons, experiences, and motivations behind those patterns.

 FYI - Score Sheet for Neugarten-20

This is for if you decide to do it the way the author specifies.

 

Agree‚ Disagree

Agree = (2) Disagree = (0): Items 1‚ 2‚ 4‚ 6‚ 8‚ 9‚ 11‚ 12‚ 13‚ 15‚ 16‚ and 19

Agree = (0) Disagree = (2): Items 3‚ 5‚ 7‚ 10‚ 14‚ 17‚ 18‚ and 20

 

This instrument can be found at >

www.a4ebm.org/sites/default/files/Measuring%20Health.pdf

 

Agree‚ Disagree

Reference

Neugarten, Et al. 20 Item

https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/life-satisfaction-index-lsi/









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