I. MYSELF (W13, 2002)






I1 How strongly do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? (Circle one number for each)


1 Strongly disagree

2 Disagree

3 Agree

4 Strongly Agree

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MEI1A13 I feel I have a number of good qualities.

MEI1B13 I certainly feel useless at times.

MEI1C13 I feel I do not have much to be proud of.

MEI1D13 There is really no way I can solve some of the problems I have.

MEI1E13 I take a positive attitude toward myself.

MEI1F13 On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.

MEI1G13 Sometimes I feel that I'm being pushed around in life.

MEI1H13 I have little control over the things that happen to me.

MEI1I13 I am useful to society.

MEI1J13 I can do just about anything I really set my mind to do.

MEI1K13 I am helpful to others.

MEI1L13 What happens to me in the future mostly depends on me.

MEI1M13 I often feel helpless in dealing with the problems of life.

MEI1N13 There is little I can do to change many of the important things in my life.

MEI1O13 At times I think I am no good at all.

MEI1P13 I wish I could have more respect for myself.




MEI213 I2 In general, would you say your health is (Circle one number):


1 Excellent

2 Very Good

3 Good

4 Fair

5 Poor

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I3 During past month, how much of the time: Circle one number for each.


1 No time

2 A little time

3 Some time

4 Most of the time

5 All of the time

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MEI3A13 Have you felt that the future looks hopeful and promising?

MEI3B13 Have you been under any strain, stress, or pressure?

MEI3C13 Have you generally enjoyed the things you do?

MEI3D13 Have you felt tired, worn out, or exhausted?

MEI3E13 Have you felt downhearted and blue?

MEI3F13 Have you felt tense or “high strung”?

MEI3G13 Have you felt cheerful, lighthearted?

MEI3H13 Have you felt depressed?

MEI3I13 Have you been in low or very low spirits?

MEI3J13 Have you felt lonely?

MEI3K13 Has your daily life been full of things that are interesting to you?

MEI3L13 Do you wake up feeling fresh and rested?




TIME USE






I4 How much time do you spend on the following tasks or activities in an average week? For example, if you watch television 1 hour per night, you would report 7 hours per week. If you do not do the activity at all, please record a “0.”


 

Typical Week (hrs/week)

Low

High

Indoor household chores (cleaning, cooking, etc.)
INDRLO13
INDRHI13

Outdoor household chores (gardening, lawn care, shoveling snow, etc.)

OUDRLO13

OUDRHI13

Repairs and renovations (of house, car, etc.)

REPRLO13

REPRHI13

Care for my child/children

CRCHLO13

CRCHHI13

Caring for a sick or elderly relative

CRSILO13

CRSIHI13

Studying and attending classes (as a student)

STUDLO13

STUDHI13

Clubs and organizations (political, religious, civic, PTA, etc.)

CLUBLO13

CLUBHI13

Watching television

TVLO13

TVHI13

Reading (books, magazines, newspapers, etc.)

READLO13

READHI13

Active sports and exercise (walking, jogging, swimming, basketball, etc.)

SPTLO13

SPTHI13

On the internet (email with family & friends, chat groups, games, shopping)

INTELO13

INTEHI13

Other recreational activities (spectator sports, movies, concerts, etc.)

OTHRLO13

OTHRHI13



I5 People often feel more or less like “an adult” in different situations or areas of their lives. We would like to know more about your experience of becoming an adult. In answering the following questions, please consider how you usually feel in these situations and place an “X” in the appropriate box.


1 Not at all like an adult

2 Somewhat like an adult

3 Entirely like an adult

4 Does not apply/Never do this

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ATSCHO13

When I am at school

ATWRK13

When I am at work

PARTIC13

When I am participating in a community organization (civic, religious, etc.)

EXERCI13

When I am doing active sports or exercising

RECACT13

When I am involved in other recreational activities (going to a museum, concert, sports event, etc.)

WFRNDS13

When I am with my friends

ATHOME13

When I am taking care of my house/apartment

WCHILD13

When I am with my child/children

WPARNT13

When I am with my parent(s)

WHONEY13

When I am with a romantic partner

HPFAMI13

When I am helping a family member or other relative

HPFRND13

When I am helping a friend or neighbor

DOVOLU13

When I am doing volunteer work for a church, charity, or community group

PAYTAX13

When I pay taxes

SAVMON13

When I save or invest money

DONMON13

When I donate money

VOTE13

When I vote

NDRINK13

When I limit my drinking because I am driving or serving as a “designated driver”

DOWRON13

When I do something I know is wrong

AGLAW13

When I do something that might be against the law

MOSTIM13

Most of the time



I6 Some people think that the events that often occur as people enter adulthood (for example, finishing schooling, finding a full‑time job) should occur at certain ages. However, people disagree about what those ages should be. Please record whether you have experienced each event listed below.

 

· If you HAVE experienced the event, indicate how “early,” “on time,” or “late” you were when you did it.

· If you think the event WILL occur in the future, indicate how “early,” “on time,” or “late” you will be when it happens.

· If you NEVER want or expect to experience the event (for example, you know that you never want to become a parent), then mark "Event Not Expected.”

· If you do not think being early, on time, or late are relevant considerations, mark “Timing Not Relevant.”


Has this event happened?

Estimate of timing for each event.

 

1

Yes

2

No

1

Very Early

2 Somewhat Early

3

Right on Time

4

Somewhat Late

5

Very

Late

6

Event Not Expected

7

Timing Not Relevant

Live with a partner or spouse

LIVEWI13

TIMNG113

Get married

GETMAR13

TIMNG213

Own a home

OWNHM13

TIMNG313

Become a parent

BEPRNT13

TIMNG413

Complete school

FINISH13

TIMNG513

Get a full-time job

GETFTJ13

TIMNG613

Become financially independent of my parents/guardians

FINDEP13

TIMNG713

Start a "career"

CAREER13

TIMNG813



I7 Please record your experiences with each activity listed below:


Compared to five years ago, do you now do more, less, or about the same amount of these activities?

 

1 Never did this

2 Much Less

3 Somewhat Less

4 About the Same

5 Somewhat More

6 Much More

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COMP113

“Partying” with friends in bars or nightclubs

COMP213

Breaking work rules (such as calling in sick when I’m not really sick)

COMP313

Breaking other rules (such as driving after I’ve had too much to drink)



I8 Compared to other people about your age, do you think you do more, less, or about the same amount of these activities?


1 Much Less

2 Somewhat Less

3 About the Same

4 Somewhat More

5 Much More

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COMP413

“Partying” with friends in bars or nightclubs

COMP513

Breaking work rules (such as calling in sick when I’m not really sick)

COMP613

Breaking other rules (such as driving after I’ve had too much to drink)



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