The scale is shown to be fairly reliable and valid, but is still mostly seen in research as compared to clinical use. Other variations of the scale include the College Students Reasons for Living Inventory, and the Brief Reasons for Living Inventory.
A commonly used scale is shown to be fairly reliable and precise, although it is mainly utilized in academic environments as opposed to clinical practice. Alternative forms of the scale include the College Students Reasons for Living Inventory, and the Brief Reasons for Living Inventory.