Subscale | Statement |
Meaning and purpose of living | 1. My sense of gratitude is increasing as I get older. 2. There is a significant meaning for me to have been born into this world. 3. There are pleasures and hopes for life in my everyday life. |
Self-transcendence | 4. I’m connected with my ancestors and descendants. 5. I’m allowed to live by some kind of unseen force. 6. My deceased family and ancestors are looking after me. |
Accord with others | 7. I accept anyone without prejudice. 8. Sometimes, I tell my deepest feeling to others. 9. Sometimes, I wish I could reconfirm my life by telling someone about my life events and feelings. |
Spiritual support | 10. I befriend people around me and live in serenity. 11. I create harmonious connection with people by having a feeling of compassion and gratitude. 12. The bonds with my loved ones keep me grounded in my life. |
Harmony with nature | 13. When I stand in nature, it feels as if I’m being charged from there. 14. I have had an experience where I was deeply moved by the majesty and beauty of nature. 15. Sometimes, seeing beautiful nature makes me feel at peace. |
Attitudes toward death and dying | 16. I’m fine regardless of when my life ends. 17. I regularly talk about the notion of living and dying with my family. 18. Before I die, I would like to resolve what is weighing on my mind. |