LTC Questionnaire | Statistical Study * 1. Leaping the Chasm (Let's Start Talking) assumes you are a woman approaching or over age 50. What is your age group? 40 - 49 50 - 59 60 - 69 70 - 79 80+ I am younger than age 40 I am not a woman * 2. Have you experienced a life transition as a result of any of the following life events? (choose all that apply) Unfair employment/dismissal practices (age/wage/gender) Prolonged unemployment w/o compensation Financial distress and bankruptcy Skills gaps and career competition Physical and mental upheaval Failing health/lack of insurance Relocation and liquidation The sandwich generation/empty nest syndrome Divorce or separation Death of a parent, spouse, family member Generalized stress and anxiety Loneliness/depression/grief Other (please specify) * 3. When struggling through a tough life transition, do you feel that you are expected by those around you (e.g., employers, friends, family) to "soldier on" in silence? Yes No * 4. Regarding your age and gender on the job, do you fear demotion, marginalization or dismissal? (choose all that apply) I fear demotion, marginalization or dismissal based on my age I fear demotion, marginalization or dismissal based on my gender I do not fear changes in my employment for either reason * 5. Have you faced any skills gaps on the job or when searching for a job in comparison to younger workers? (choose all that apply) I have faced skills gaps on the job I have faced skills gaps when searching for a job I have not faced skills gaps * 6. Has your financial stability ever been threatened during a difficult life transition (e.g., unemployment or divorce)? Yes No * 7. Regarding your employment, are you confident that you are being compensated fairly/equally for your expertise? Yes No I am not employed * 8. Has your physical or mental health ever suffered as a result of tough life transition you experienced (e.g., unemployment or divorce)? (choose all that apply) Yes, my physical health has suffered Yes, my mental health has suffered Neither my physical nor mental health have suffered * 9. When you experience life challenges, how many of your truest friends are you able to turn to for support? 1 - 3 4 - 6 7+ I have no friends to rely on * 10. If you knew a social conversation could create demand for solutions to help women approaching or over age 50 who are experiencing multiple life transitions, would you join the conversation? Yes No I am already following Leaping the Chasm online Done