TABLE 2.
Self-esteem variables assessed in grade 5 children from the 2011 Children's Lifestyle and School Performance Study
| Variable | Item on student survey1 |
|---|---|
| Child's future looks good | My future looks good to me |
| Child likes the way they look | I like the way I look |
| Child likes themselves | I like myself |
| Child feels like they do not have friends | I feel like I do not have any friends |
| Child feels unhappy/sad | I feel unhappy or sad |
| Child worries a lot | I worry a lot |
| Child is in trouble | I am in trouble with my teachers |
| Child has trouble paying attention | I have trouble paying attention |
| Child has trouble enjoying themselves | I have trouble enjoying myself |
| Child has someone they can trust for advice | If I have problems there is someone I trust to go to for advice |
1
Item responses: "never or almost never", "sometimes", "often or almost always".