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    • Mental health stigma is a barrier to help-seeking.
    • Validated instruments are needed to assess well-being in diverse populations.
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    • To assess the cultural relevance of the SWLS-R.

    Main Methods:

    • Online survey administered via Qualtrics.
    • Purposive sampling of Filipino adults fluent in English and Filipino.
    • Psychometric evaluation including reliability and validity testing.

    Main Results:

    • The SWLS-R demonstrated excellent reliability and validity.
    • Confirmatory factor analysis supported a single-factor structure.
    • A negative correlation between perceived stress and life satisfaction was observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The SWLS-R is psychometrically sound and culturally relevant for Filipinos.
    • The scale is suitable for assessing life satisfaction in this population.
    • Further research should explore its use in other Filipino subgroups.