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Hello parents, how do you feel now about the pandemic's changes to your life?
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This survey about self-care, responsibilities & wellbeing, takes less than 10 minutes. And this research is used to improve how parents are supported!
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1.
On a five-point scale, (where 1 is doing a Terrible Job and 5 is doing a Great Job) how do you feel you’re doing right now in each of your roles/areas of responsibility?
(Required.)
1. Terribly
2. Not as well as usual
3. The same as usual
4. Better than usual
5. Really well
N/A - This doesn’t apply to me
As a parent
1. Terribly
2. Not as well as usual
3. The same as usual
4. Better than usual
5. Really well
N/A - This doesn’t apply to me
As a worker
1. Terribly
2. Not as well as usual
3. The same as usual
4. Better than usual
5. Really well
N/A - This doesn’t apply to me
As a spouse or partner
1. Terribly
2. Not as well as usual
3. The same as usual
4. Better than usual
5. Really well
N/A - This doesn’t apply to me
As a caregiver to yourself
1. Terribly
2. Not as well as usual
3. The same as usual
4. Better than usual
5. Really well
N/A - This doesn’t apply to me
As a caregiver to an elderly person
1. Terribly
2. Not as well as usual
3. The same as usual
4. Better than usual
5. Really well
N/A - This doesn’t apply to me
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2.
On a five-point scale, (where 1 is doing a Terrible Job and 5 is doing a Great Job) how do you feel you’re doing right now in each of your roles/areas of responsibility?
(Required.)
1. Terribly
2. Not as well as usual
3. The same as usual
4. Better than usual
5. Really well
N/A - This doesn’t apply to me
As a parent
1. Terribly
2. Not as well as usual
3. The same as usual
4. Better than usual
5. Really well
N/A - This doesn’t apply to me
As a worker
1. Terribly
2. Not as well as usual
3. The same as usual
4. Better than usual
5. Really well
N/A - This doesn’t apply to me
As a spouse or partner
1. Terribly
2. Not as well as usual
3. The same as usual
4. Better than usual
5. Really well
N/A - This doesn’t apply to me
As a caregiver to yourself
1. Terribly
2. Not as well as usual
3. The same as usual
4. Better than usual
5. Really well
N/A - This doesn’t apply to me
As a caregiver to an elderly person
1. Terribly
2. Not as well as usual
3. The same as usual
4. Better than usual
5. Really well
N/A - This doesn’t apply to me
3.
What behaviors make you feel that you are caring for your own physical, emotional, and/or mental health?
4.
Self-care is everything you do to maintain mental, emotional and physical well-being. Have your established self-care rituals changed since COVID-19? Are you doing more, less or about the same amount of the following?
More
Less
About the Same Amount
·Self-care (i.e., Sleep, Movement, Health, Stress Level Management)
More
Less
About the Same Amount
Self-interests (i.e, Fun, Hobbies, Learning new skills)
More
Less
About the Same Amount
Healthy Relationships (i.e. connection with other adults such as partner/friends)
More
Less
About the Same Amount
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5.
Which of the following would you like to become a bigger part of your self-care regime? Choose all that apply.
(Required.)
Saving money
Working more from home
Advancing my career to boost my income
Changing my priorities in life
Spending more quality time with your spouse or partner
Working fewer hours
Shortening my commute
Buying less
Spending more time outdoors
Going into therapy
Exercising more
Building more "me" time into your life
Pursuing a hobby or interest
Buying more
Spending more quality time with your kids
Engaging in more religious or spiritual practices (e.g. church, synagogue, mosque, meditation)
Spending more time with friends or extended family members
Getting a different job
Eating differently
Working more flexible hours that adapt to your other needs and responsibilities
Sleeping more
Working less, playing more
Volunteering with groups or causes I believe in
Other (please specify)
None of the above
6.
What are your personal obstacles to self-care? What makes it difficult to ensure that your own physical, mental, and emotional needs get met?
7.
Here are some barriers to self-care that other people have identified. Which of these apply to you?
I cannot find time in my work day
I have nobody to help out with child and/or eldercare
I have nobody to help out with housework or errands
I feel worried about taking time off or being unavailable during the work day
I feel guilty taking time for myself when my family needs as much time as I can give them
I feel guilty taking time for myself when my boss and coworkers need as much time as I can give them
I can't afford to do anything that feels like self-care (e.g. join a gym, get a massage, take a vacation, take a class)
I don't know how to take care of myself
The culture of my workplace discourages self care
Other (please specify)
8.
What, if anything, makes you feel optimistic about the coming year?
Current Progress,
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