Common Measurement Framework: Possible Front Runner Measures
WORKING TOWARDS A COMMON OUTCOMES FRAMEWORK 1
WORKING TOWARDS A COMMON OUTCOMES FRAMEWORK 1) Socially significant improvement of the mental well-being at risk young people Possible key measures WEMWBS (page 3) Student Resilience Survey (pages 4 5) 2) Reduction in the onset of diagnosable mental health disorders Possible key measure SDQ (page 6) 3) Improved engagement in school and improved academic attainment Possible key measure Student Resilience Survey (pages 4 5) 4) Reduced engagement in risky behaviour (e.g. substance abuse, criminality, teenage pregnancy) Possible key measure Measure of Risky Behaviour Subject to psychometric properties check (page 7) 2
The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) Below are some statements about feelings and thoughts. Please tick the box that best describes your experience of each over the last 2 weeks STATEMENTS I ve been feeling optimistic about the future None of the time Rarely Some of the time Often All of the time I ve been feeling useful I ve been feeling relaxed I ve been feeling interested in other people I ve had energy to spare I ve been dealing with problems well I ve been thinking clearly I ve been feeling good about myself I ve been feeling close to other people I ve been feeling confident I ve been able to make up my own mind about things I ve been feeling loved I ve been interested in new things I ve been feeling cheerful Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS) NHS Health Scotland, University of Warwick and University of Edinburgh, 2006, all rights reserved. 3
Student Resilience Survey Please read every statement carefully and circle the answer that fits you best. At home, there is an adult who... never always... is interested in my school work... believes that I will be a success... wants me to do my best... listens to me when I have something to say At school, there is an adult who... never always... really cares about me... tells me when I do a good job... listens to me when I have something to say... believes that I will be a success Away from school, there is an adult who... never always... really cares about me... tells me when I do a good job... believes that I will be a success... I trust Away from school... never always... I am a member of a club, sports team, church group, or other group... I take lessons in music, art, sports, or have a hobby 4
Are there students at your school who would... never always... choose you on their team at school... explain the rules of a game if you didn't understand them... invite you to their home... share things with you... help you if you hurt yourself... miss you if you weren t at school... make you feel better if something is bothering you... pick you for a partner... help you if other students are being mean to you... tell you you re their friend... ask you to join in when you are all alone... tell you secrets Please read every statement carefully and click on the answer that fits you best. I do things at home that make a difference (i.e. make things better ) never always I help my family make decisions At school, I decide things like class activities or rules I do things at school that make a difference (i.e. make things better) I can work out my problems I can do most things if I try There are many things that I do well I feel bad when someone gets their feelings hurt I try to understand what other people feel When I need help, I find someone to talk to I know where to go for help when I have a problems I try to work out problems by talking about them I have goals and plans for the future I think I will be successful when I grow up 5
Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire For each item, please mark the box for Not True, Somewhat True or Certainly True. It would help us if you answered all items as best you can even if you are not absolutely certain or the item seems daft! Please give your answers on the basis of how things have been for you over the last six months. Your Name.. Male/Female Date of Birth... Not S o me w hat Certai nly True True True I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings I am restless, I cannot stay still for long I get a lot of headaches, stomach-aches or sickness I usually share with others (food, games, pens etc.) I get very angry and often lose my temper I am usually on my own. I generally play alone or keep to myself I usually do as I am told I worry a lot I am helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill I am constantly fidgeting or squirming I have one good friend or more I fight a lot. I can make other people do what I want I am often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful Other people my age generally like me I am easily distracted, I find it difficult to concentrate I am nervous in new situations. I easily lose confidence I am kind to younger children I am often accused of lying or cheating Other children or young people pick on me or bully me I often volunteer to help others (parents, teachers, children) I think before I do things I take things that are not mine from home, school or elsewhere I get on better with adults than with people my own age I have many fears, I am easily scared I finish the work I'm doing. My attention is good Your signature Today's date... Thank you very much for your help Robert Goodman, 2005 6
Measure of Risky Behaviour Health risks 1. How often, if at all, have you smoked a standard tobacco cigarette in the last month (even if only a puff or two)? Please one box only I have never smoked I have not smoked in the last month I have only smoked once or twice in the last month I have smoked about once a week in the last month I have smoked daily or almost daily in the last month 2. How often, if at all, have you smoked an e-cigarette (or vaping) in the last month (even if only a puff or two)? Please one box only I have never smoked an e-cigarette I have not smoked an e-cigarette in the last month I have only smoked an e-cigarette once or twice in the last month I have smoked an e-cigarette about once a week in the last month I have smoked an e-cigarette daily or almost daily in the last month 3. How often, if at all, have you drunk alcohol (more than just a sip) in the last month? Please one box only I have not drunk alcohol in the last month I have drunk alcohol once or twice in the last month I have drunk alcohol about once a week or more in the last month 7