Gibbons Youth Resilience Survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete our resilience survey!

The towns of Gibbons, Bruderheim and Lamont are partnering together to strengthen resilience in our communities. For more information, please visit www.ResilientRurals.com.

Resilience is the ability of an individual, group or community to “bounce back” after facing a tragedy, problem or challenge.

The purpose of this survey is to measure different aspects of resilience in Gibbons, from the youth perspective. All survey results will remain confidential. Enter to win a prize at the end of the survey.

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* 1. What grade are you in?

Grade 4 to 6

Grade 7 to 9

Grade 10 to 12

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* 2. Do you live in Gibbons?

Yes

If not, where do you live?

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* 3. What is your personal outlook on life?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Unsure	Agree	Strongly Agree
I like change.	I like change. Strongly Disagree	I like change. Disagree	I like change. Unsure	I like change. Agree	I like change. Strongly Agree
I look for the best in people and situations.	I look for the best in people and situations. Strongly Disagree	I look for the best in people and situations. Disagree	I look for the best in people and situations. Unsure	I look for the best in people and situations. Agree	I look for the best in people and situations. Strongly Agree
I usually feel happy.	I usually feel happy. Strongly Disagree	I usually feel happy. Disagree	I usually feel happy. Unsure	I usually feel happy. Agree	I usually feel happy. Strongly Agree
I enjoy spending time by myself.	I enjoy spending time by myself. Strongly Disagree	I enjoy spending time by myself. Disagree	I enjoy spending time by myself. Unsure	I enjoy spending time by myself. Agree	I enjoy spending time by myself. Strongly Agree
I stand up for myself, my friends or things that matter to me if I need to.	I stand up for myself, my friends or things that matter to me if I need to. Strongly Disagree	I stand up for myself, my friends or things that matter to me if I need to. Disagree	I stand up for myself, my friends or things that matter to me if I need to. Unsure	I stand up for myself, my friends or things that matter to me if I need to. Agree	I stand up for myself, my friends or things that matter to me if I need to. Strongly Agree
I often feel worried, stressed or overwhelmed.	I often feel worried, stressed or overwhelmed. Strongly Disagree	I often feel worried, stressed or overwhelmed. Disagree	I often feel worried, stressed or overwhelmed. Unsure	I often feel worried, stressed or overwhelmed. Agree	I often feel worried, stressed or overwhelmed. Strongly Agree

Is there something that could help you to feel better about your life?

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* 4. How do you feel about your school and peers?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Unsure	Agree	Strongly Agree
I have a friend I can trust with my private thoughts and feelings.	I have a friend I can trust with my private thoughts and feelings. Strongly Disagree	I have a friend I can trust with my private thoughts and feelings. Disagree	I have a friend I can trust with my private thoughts and feelings. Unsure	I have a friend I can trust with my private thoughts and feelings. Agree	I have a friend I can trust with my private thoughts and feelings. Strongly Agree
I feel like I have enough friends.	I feel like I have enough friends. Strongly Disagree	I feel like I have enough friends. Disagree	I feel like I have enough friends. Unsure	I feel like I have enough friends. Agree	I feel like I have enough friends. Strongly Agree
There is someone at school that I can talk to about anything.	There is someone at school that I can talk to about anything. Strongly Disagree	There is someone at school that I can talk to about anything. Disagree	There is someone at school that I can talk to about anything. Unsure	There is someone at school that I can talk to about anything. Agree	There is someone at school that I can talk to about anything. Strongly Agree
My teachers are caring and supportive of me.	My teachers are caring and supportive of me. Strongly Disagree	My teachers are caring and supportive of me. Disagree	My teachers are caring and supportive of me. Unsure	My teachers are caring and supportive of me. Agree	My teachers are caring and supportive of me. Strongly Agree
I try hard in school.	I try hard in school. Strongly Disagree	I try hard in school. Disagree	I try hard in school. Unsure	I try hard in school. Agree	I try hard in school. Strongly Agree
I enjoy challenges in my school work.	I enjoy challenges in my school work. Strongly Disagree	I enjoy challenges in my school work. Disagree	I enjoy challenges in my school work. Unsure	I enjoy challenges in my school work. Agree	I enjoy challenges in my school work. Strongly Agree
I feel like I fit in at school.	I feel like I fit in at school. Strongly Disagree	I feel like I fit in at school. Disagree	I feel like I fit in at school. Unsure	I feel like I fit in at school. Agree	I feel like I fit in at school. Strongly Agree

Is there something that could help you to feel better about your experience at school and with your peers?

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* 5. How do you feel about your community?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Unsure	Agree	Strongly Agree
I am involved in community clubs or groups in Gibbons.	I am involved in community clubs or groups in Gibbons. Strongly Disagree	I am involved in community clubs or groups in Gibbons. Disagree	I am involved in community clubs or groups in Gibbons. Unsure	I am involved in community clubs or groups in Gibbons. Agree	I am involved in community clubs or groups in Gibbons. Strongly Agree
I enjoy attending Town events and after-school activities in Gibbons.	I enjoy attending Town events and after-school activities in Gibbons. Strongly Disagree	I enjoy attending Town events and after-school activities in Gibbons. Disagree	I enjoy attending Town events and after-school activities in Gibbons. Unsure	I enjoy attending Town events and after-school activities in Gibbons. Agree	I enjoy attending Town events and after-school activities in Gibbons. Strongly Agree
I trust the people in my neighbourhood.	I trust the people in my neighbourhood. Strongly Disagree	I trust the people in my neighbourhood. Disagree	I trust the people in my neighbourhood. Unsure	I trust the people in my neighbourhood. Agree	I trust the people in my neighbourhood. Strongly Agree
I feel safe in my neighbourhood.	I feel safe in my neighbourhood. Strongly Disagree	I feel safe in my neighbourhood. Disagree	I feel safe in my neighbourhood. Unsure	I feel safe in my neighbourhood. Agree	I feel safe in my neighbourhood. Strongly Agree
I feel like I belong in my community.	I feel like I belong in my community. Strongly Disagree	I feel like I belong in my community. Disagree	I feel like I belong in my community. Unsure	I feel like I belong in my community. Agree	I feel like I belong in my community. Strongly Agree
Gibbons is a friendly and welcoming community.	Gibbons is a friendly and welcoming community. Strongly Disagree	Gibbons is a friendly and welcoming community. Disagree	Gibbons is a friendly and welcoming community. Unsure	Gibbons is a friendly and welcoming community. Agree	Gibbons is a friendly and welcoming community. Strongly Agree
The people, places and events in my community are important to me.	The people, places and events in my community are important to me. Strongly Disagree	The people, places and events in my community are important to me. Disagree	The people, places and events in my community are important to me. Unsure	The people, places and events in my community are important to me. Agree	The people, places and events in my community are important to me. Strongly Agree

Is there something that could help you to feel better about your experience in Gibbons?

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* 6. How do you feel about the environment?

	Don't Agree	Somewhat Agree	Unsure	Agree	Strongly Agree
I like to be outside.	I like to be outside. Don't Agree	I like to be outside. Somewhat Agree	I like to be outside. Unsure	I like to be outside. Agree	I like to be outside. Strongly Agree
I spend time in parks and green spaces in Gibbons and the surrounding area.	I spend time in parks and green spaces in Gibbons and the surrounding area. Don't Agree	I spend time in parks and green spaces in Gibbons and the surrounding area. Somewhat Agree	I spend time in parks and green spaces in Gibbons and the surrounding area. Unsure	I spend time in parks and green spaces in Gibbons and the surrounding area. Agree	I spend time in parks and green spaces in Gibbons and the surrounding area. Strongly Agree
The health of the local environment is important to me.	The health of the local environment is important to me. Don't Agree	The health of the local environment is important to me. Somewhat Agree	The health of the local environment is important to me. Unsure	The health of the local environment is important to me. Agree	The health of the local environment is important to me. Strongly Agree
The health of the global environment is important to me.	The health of the global environment is important to me. Don't Agree	The health of the global environment is important to me. Somewhat Agree	The health of the global environment is important to me. Unsure	The health of the global environment is important to me. Agree	The health of the global environment is important to me. Strongly Agree
I do things at home to help care for the environment, such as conserve water or recycle.	I do things at home to help care for the environment, such as conserve water or recycle. Don't Agree	I do things at home to help care for the environment, such as conserve water or recycle. Somewhat Agree	I do things at home to help care for the environment, such as conserve water or recycle. Unsure	I do things at home to help care for the environment, such as conserve water or recycle. Agree	I do things at home to help care for the environment, such as conserve water or recycle. Strongly Agree
I have heard about climate change and feel like I understand what it is.	I have heard about climate change and feel like I understand what it is. Don't Agree	I have heard about climate change and feel like I understand what it is. Somewhat Agree	I have heard about climate change and feel like I understand what it is. Unsure	I have heard about climate change and feel like I understand what it is. Agree	I have heard about climate change and feel like I understand what it is. Strongly Agree
I think the people in my community need to think about the impacts of climate change.	I think the people in my community need to think about the impacts of climate change. Don't Agree	I think the people in my community need to think about the impacts of climate change. Somewhat Agree	I think the people in my community need to think about the impacts of climate change. Unsure	I think the people in my community need to think about the impacts of climate change. Agree	I think the people in my community need to think about the impacts of climate change. Strongly Agree

What are your top environmental concerns?

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* 7. I feel like Gibbons meets my needs for:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Unsure	Agree	Strongly Agree
Recreation	Recreation Strongly Disagree	Recreation Disagree	Recreation Unsure	Recreation Agree	Recreation Strongly Agree
Education / learning	Education / learning Strongly Disagree	Education / learning Disagree	Education / learning Unsure	Education / learning Agree	Education / learning Strongly Agree
Outdoor activities	Outdoor activities Strongly Disagree	Outdoor activities Disagree	Outdoor activities Unsure	Outdoor activities Agree	Outdoor activities Strongly Agree
Social activities	Social activities Strongly Disagree	Social activities Disagree	Social activities Unsure	Social activities Agree	Social activities Strongly Agree
Volunteer opportunities (if applicable)	Volunteer opportunities (if applicable) Strongly Disagree	Volunteer opportunities (if applicable) Disagree	Volunteer opportunities (if applicable) Unsure	Volunteer opportunities (if applicable) Agree	Volunteer opportunities (if applicable) Strongly Agree
Job opportunities (if applicable)	Job opportunities (if applicable) Strongly Disagree	Job opportunities (if applicable) Disagree	Job opportunities (if applicable) Unsure	Job opportunities (if applicable) Agree	Job opportunities (if applicable) Strongly Agree

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* 8. What do you love most about Gibbons?

The small-town feel

The people in our community and the connection I feel to them

Town events and activities

My home and neighbourhood

My school

The parks and facilities

Are there other things you like about Gibbons? And what do you think could be improved?

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* 9. How do you hear about news and events in Gibbons?

Friends and family

Your school

Town website

Social media (Facebook)

Town newsletter or newspaper

After school activities

You can follow Gibbons on Facebook and subscribe to receive newsletters on the Town's website at www.gibbons.ca.

What is the best way for you to receive news about things going on in Gibbons?

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* 10. When you think about the future of Gibbons, what do you see?

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* 11. To enter to win a prize, please provide us with the following information. Please note that your survey must be complete to receive a prize.

Your name or student number:

Home room teacher's name:

School name: