SFP DVD Parent Retro Pre- and Post- Test English Version
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1. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM

 
Dear Family Member,

Thank you so much for watching the Strengthening Families Program DVD and for taking this survey! It is important for our research to determine how much positive improvement you and your family have made from watching the DVD series. As you complete this survey, please choose one particular child that improved the most during your participation in this family DVD program, and mark the answers for him or her.

This confidential survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. Use the "Tab" numbers, and and Arrow Buttons to fill out the survey. DO NOT hit backspace or you'll exit the survey.

After you finish your survey and hit the DONE button, you will be directed to a different link to enter a drawing for great family prizes.
1. You and your kids
A. I am:
B. My child who improved the most is:
2. My ethnicity is primarily:
3. I am:
4. My child I am rating is my:
5. DVD Receiving
Where did you receive your DVD?
6. Did you receive any email reminders or phone calls to watch the DVD?
7. DVD Watching
8. Who usually watched the DVD lessons?
9. Did you print out the Handouts?
10. Did you read the DVD Guidebook that was in the DVD case?
11. Home Practices
12. Would you recommend this program to a friend?
13. How much did you enjoy this Program DVD?
14. How much positive change did you see in your family by the end of the DVD?
15. What changes do you recommend to make the program better for other families?
16. What school does your child or children attend?
17. PARENTING SCALE (Kumpfer, 1989)

Please use the following scale to rate yourself and your child BEFORE and AFTER the program. Rate the changes in your child who improved the most. Be sure to mark two numbers and they should be different if you saw any changes from when the program started to now.
Before ProgramNow
1. I praise my child when he/she has behaved well. 1
2. I use clear directions with my child.
3. My child controls his or her anger.
4. My child helps with chores, errands, and other work.
5. I handle stress well.
6. I feel I am doing a good job as a parent.
7. We talk as a family about issues/problems, or we hold family meetings.
8. We go over schedules, chores, and rules to get better organized.
9. I spend quality time with my child.
10. I let my child know I really care about him or her.
11. I am loving and affectionate with my child.
12. I enjoy spending time with my child.
13. I follow through with reasonable consequences when rules are broken.
14. I reward completed chores with affirmations/praise, allowances or privileges.
15. I talk to my child about his or her plans for the next day or week.
16. I talk to my child about his or her friends.
17. I know where my child is and who he/she is with.
18. I talk to my child about his/her feelings.
19. I use appropriate consequences when my child will not do what I ask.
20. I use physical punishment when my child will not do what I ask.
21. I yell or shout when my child misbehaves.
22. I talk to my child about how he/she is doing in school.
23. I check to see if my child completes his/her homework.
24. I feel happy about my life most of the time.
25. Our family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use.
26. People in my family often insult or yell at each other.
27. People in my family have serious arguments.
28. We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
29. We fight a lot in our family.
30. My child is happy most of the time.
31. My child’s friends are a good influence.
32. My child gets good grades (A’s or B’s, or “satisfactory”).
33. My child gets into trouble at school (or other organized setting if not old enough for school).
34. My child uses tobacco.
35. My child drinks alcohol.
36. My child uses illegal drugs.
37. I use alcohol or drugs around my child.
38. I have 5 or more drinks of alcohol in a day.
39. I use illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
40. I talk with my child about the negative consequences of drug use.
18. OVERALL FAMILY STRENGTHS/RESILIENCE (Kumpfer, 1997)
How much strength in each area would you say your family had BEFORE WATCHING the “Strengthening Families Program” DVD and NOW after watching the 10 Lessons? (Two answers are needed; the second number should be larger if your family improved in that area.)
Before ProgramNow
1. Family Supportiveness/Love/Care
2. Positive Family Communication (LUV Listening; I-Messages; praise)
3. Effective Parenting Skills (clear directions, rules, praise)
4. Effective Discipline Style (rewarding,less spanking, consistent discipline)
5. Family Organization (rules, chores, self responsibility)
6. Family Unity (togetherness, cohesion)
7. Positive Mental Health (generally feeling good about selves)
8. Physical Health
9. Emotional Strength
10. Good Stress and Anger Management skills
11. Social skills
12. Knowledge and Education(sees homework done; reads to children)
13. Social Networking (making or talking with friends, building community)
14. Spiritual Strength (values; deeper life-meaning; religious activities)
19. DRUG & ALCOHOL USE (CSAP GRPA)
In the past 30 days, on how many days have you or your child used the following?
Before Program my usageNow my usageBefore Program my child's usageNow my child's usage
1. Alcohol
2. Alcohol to intoxication
3. Tobacco
4. Marijuana/hashish/pot
5. Other illegal drugs
6. Prescription drugs not prescribed by your doctor
20. PARENT OBSERVATIONS OF CHILD’S ACTIVITIES (POCA-R, Kellam)
How often did your identified child do the following activities in the last month? (For the “Before Program” column, refer to the month before you began the program).
Before ProgramNow
1. Completes work and chores
2. Is friendly
3. Is stubborn
4. Concentrates
5. Breaks rules
6. Socializes with other kids
7. Shows poor effort
8. Works well alone
9. Hurts others physically
10. Pays attention
11. Breaks things
12. Is rejected by other kids
13. Learns up to ability
14. Yells at others
15. Interacts well with other Kids
16. Is easily distracted
17. Takes others' property
18. Avoids other kids
19. Fights
20. Is eager to learn
21. Damages other's property on purpose
22. Mind wanders
23. Lies
24. Seeks out peers for activities together
25. Argues with adults
26. Works hard
27. Teases other kids
28. Stays on task until completed
29. Can sit still
30. Skips school
31. Uses a weapon in a fight
32. Friends seek him/her out for social activities
33. Runs around a lot, climbs on things
34. Runs away from home overnight
35. Starts physical fights
36. Has lots of friends
37. Is always “on the go”
38. Is irritable
39. Loses temper
40. Looks sad or down
41. Interrupts or intrudes on others
42. Has low energy
43. Blurts out answers before the question is completed
44. Stutters
21. About You (CES-D, Radloff, 1977)
How often you have felt the following ways during the past week?
Before ProgramNow
1. I was bothered by things that usually don’t bother me.
2. I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor.
3. I felt that I could not shake off the blues even with help from family/friends.
4. I felt that I was just as good as other people.
5. I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing.
6. I felt depressed.
7. I felt that everything I did was an effort.
8. I felt hopeful about the future.
9. I thought my life had been a failure.
10. I felt fearful.
11. My sleep was restless.
12. I was happy.
13. I talked less than usual.
14. I felt lonely.
15. People were unfriendly.
16. I enjoyed life.
17. I had crying spells.
18. I felt sad.
19. I felt that people dislike me.
20. I could not get “going”.