Resilient kids

Two-minute survey

As part of new work on supporting positive child development (0-12), we are seeking some quick input from parents on a fascinating topic: ‘Resilience' in childhood and what this term means.
This survey is being used to help inform a larger research project being conducted by the Parenting Research Centre and Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY). All responses are anonymous and this information will be used only to inform further research.

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* 1. In your own words, what does ‘a resilient child’ mean to you?

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* 2. Resilience is sometimes described in the following ways. Which do you think best describes ‘Resilience’ in children?

Coping with everyday stress or pressure

Coping with more serious or longer difficulties or adversity

Thriving well under any circumstances

Other (please specify)

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* 3. When you think of the difficulties or adversities that a resilient child might cope well with, what situations come to mind?

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* 4. Where does being resilient come from? Rank the following possible answers from 1-5, where '1' means you agree most.

Inside – children are born with it

Parents and family – children learn how to be resilient from parents and family

Relationships and support outside the family (e.g. school, friends, mentors)

Broader society and community (e.g. community values and beliefs)

The adversity itself - it builds children's ability to cope

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* 5. On a scale of 1-10, how much influence (positive or negative) do you believe parents have on children's resilience?

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 1. In your own words, what does ‘a resilient child’ mean to you?

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* 2. Resilience is sometimes described in the following ways. Which do you think best describes ‘Resilience’ in children?

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* 3. When you think of the difficulties or adversities that a resilient child might cope well with, what situations come to mind?

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* 4. Where does being resilient come from? Rank the following possible answers from 1-5, where '1' means you agree most.

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* 5. On a scale of 1-10, how much influence (positive or negative) do you believe parents have on children's resilience?

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* 6. How can children's resilience be best supported in Australia?