The PERMAH Workplace Profiler includes the following measures:

P and N = Positive and Negative emotions
 
Emotions are an important part of our wellbeing. Emotions can range from very negative to very positive, and range from high arousal (e.g., excitement, explosive) to low arousal (e.g., calm, relaxed, sad). For Positive emotion, the PERMA-­‐Profiler measures general tendencies toward feeling contentment and joy. For Negative emotion, the Profiler measures tendencies toward feeling, sad, anxious, and angry.

E = Engagement
 
Engagement refers to being absorbed, interested, and involved in one’s work, and is a key measure for workplaces today. Very high levels of engagement are known as a state called “flow”, in which you are so completely absorbed in an activity that you lose all sense of time.

R = Relationships
 
Relationships refer to feeling connected, supported, and valued by others in the organization. Having positive relationships with others is an important part of life feeling good and going well. Other people matter!

M = Meaning
 
Meaning refers to having a sense of purpose in one’s work. Meaning provides a sense that your work matters.

A = Accomplishment
 
Accomplishment can be objective, marked by honors and awards received, but feelings of mastery and achievement is also important. The Profiler measures subjective feelings of accomplishment and staying on top of daily responsibilities. It involves working toward and reaching goals, and feeling able to complete tasks and daily responsibilities.

H = Health
 
Although not part of the PERMA model itself, physical health and vitality is another important part of well-­‐being. The Profiler measures a subjective sense of health – feeling good and healthy each day.

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