Validity and Reliability of the Arabic Version of the Short Form Social Well-Being Scale

There has been growing interest in and calls for wellness and well-being among the population. Scientific research has expanded the study of social well-being and its positive impact on human life since half-century. This study explores the measurement of social well-being within the context of global attempts to adapt codified measures of this concept. International studies have proven that the Social Well-Being Scale (SWBS) is an acceptable measure and has a high level of validity and reliability. This study adapts the short form of the SWBS to Arabic culture using a sample of Emiratis (N = 328). The results show that this scale is useful and accurate for assessing social well-being in Arab culture. The study endeavours to produce a standardised scale for measuring social well-being in Arabic society.