Teen Life Survey

1. I feel like my life has purpose and significance.

I feel like my life has purpose and significance. None of the time » Insecure

Some of the time » Uncertain

Most of the time » Confident

2. I know that I am valued.

I know that I am valued. No » Insecure

Maybe » Uncertain

Definitely » Confident

3. I know that my parents love me.

I know that my parents love me. I don't think so. » Insecure

Probably » Uncertain

Of course! » Confident

4. I feel fearful of the future.

I feel fearful of the future. Yes. » Insecure

Sometimes. » Uncertain

Not usually. » Confident

5. I am happy with my appearance.

I am happy with my appearance. Not at all. » Insecure

Partly. » Uncertain

Mostly. » Confident

6. I feel better about myself after a new haircut, makeover, or in a new outfit.

I feel better about myself after a new haircut, makeover, or in a new outfit. No makeover can fix how I feel about myself. » Insecure

If I look better, I feel better. » Uncertain

I am who I am without regard for my outward appearance. » Confident

7. I am a beautiful person.

I am a beautiful person. No. » Insecure

I don't know. » Uncertain

Yes. » Confident

8. When I talk, others listen.

When I talk, others listen. No one cares what I have to say. » Insecure

Maybe, if it's important. » Uncertain

I have someone who really listens to me. » Confident

9. I am leery of getting close to people.

I am leery of getting close to people. If people know me, they might not like me. » Insecure

I have very few friends who know me well. » Uncertain

I love to get to know new people. » Confident

10. I love to try new things.

I love to try new things. I'd rather not try than try and fail. » Insecure

Sometimes. It depends on how comfortable I am with it. » Uncertain

Sure. I learn and grow through new experiences. » Confident

11. I feel good about myself when others complement or affirm me.

I feel good about myself when others complement or affirm me. I don't really feel good about myself no matter what others say. » Insecure

Yes. » Uncertain

I love complements, but they don't change how I feel about myself. » Confident

12. I am a high-stress person.

I am a high-stress person. Absolutely! » Insecure

Sometimes. » Uncertain

Not usually. » Confident

13. I had a teacher or parent tell me I was dumb or ugly and I believed it.

I had a teacher or parent tell me I was dumb or ugly and I believed it. I believe what others say about me. » Insecure

I've believed some of the things others have said about me. » Uncertain

I've been told negative things, but I don't believe that I become those things. » Confident

14. I feel protected.

I feel protected. No. » Insecure

Sometimes. » Uncertain

Yes. » Confident

15. Someone delights in my existence.

Someone delights in my existence. No one cares that I'm alive. » Insecure

I'm not sure. » Uncertain

I know I am cherished. » Confident

16. I prefer to blend into the crowd.

I prefer to blend into the crowd. Yes. Please don't draw attention to me! » Insecure

It depends on the crowd. » Uncertain

No. I'm OK with others noticing me. » Confident

17. I am satisfied with where I'm at in life.

I am satisfied with where I'm at in life. I'm not sure exactly where I'm at in my life. » Insecure

Yeah, I'm satisfied. » Uncertain

There is always room for growth. » Confident

18. I am forgiven for things I've done in the past.

I am forgiven for things I've done in the past. My past haunts me every day. » Insecure

I don't know what forgiveness really is. » Uncertain

I have received forgiveness and can move on. » Confident

19. I am a loser.

I am a loser. Totally! » Insecure

Sometimes I feel like a loser. » Uncertain

Definitely not! » Confident

20. No one cares when I am hurting or in need.

No one cares when I am hurting or in need. No one knows what I'm going through. » Insecure

I like to think that I'm cared for, but I don't really know for sure. » Uncertain

I know that I am cared for. » Confident

21. Life is very hard for me.

Life is very hard for me. Nothing seems to go right for me. » Insecure

There are good times and bad. » Uncertain

I will be OK no matter what life throws my way. » Confident

22. Nothing I do is good enough.

Nothing I do is good enough. This is so true for me. » Insecure

I sometimes feel this is true in my life. » Uncertain

I don't believe that. » Confident

23. I have nothing to offer the world.

I have nothing to offer the world. I don't have anything special to offer. » Insecure

I sometimes I feel this way. » Uncertain

I have a very special and specific purpose in life. » Confident

24. I am loved.

I am loved. I don't think so. » Insecure

Maybe. » Uncertain

Yes. » Confident

25. I believe God created me and loves me the way I am.

I believe God created me and loves me the way I am. If there is a God, he couldn't love someone like me. » Insecure

I don't really know. » Uncertain

Without a doubt! » Confident

1. Default Section

1. I feel like my life has purpose and significance.

2. I know that I am valued.

3. I know that my parents love me.

4. I feel fearful of the future.

5. I am happy with my appearance.

6. I feel better about myself after a new haircut, makeover, or in a new outfit.

7. I am a beautiful person.

8. When I talk, others listen.

9. I am leery of getting close to people.

10. I love to try new things.

11. I feel good about myself when others complement or affirm me.

12. I am a high-stress person.

13. I had a teacher or parent tell me I was dumb or ugly and I believed it.

14. I feel protected.

15. Someone delights in my existence.

16. I prefer to blend into the crowd.

17. I am satisfied with where I'm at in life.

18. I am forgiven for things I've done in the past.

19. I am a loser.

20. No one cares when I am hurting or in need.

21. Life is very hard for me.

22. Nothing I do is good enough.

23. I have nothing to offer the world.

24. I am loved.

25. I believe God created me and loves me the way I am.