Middle Years Development Instrument data set

Description

The Middle Development Instrument (MDI) is a questionnaire designed to measure the developmental health and well-being of children in middle childhood. The MDI was developed by researchers at UBC in collaboration with the United Way of the Lower Mainland and the Vancouver School Board. This is a self-report questionnaire completed by children in Grade 4 where all the questions are read out loud by a classroom teacher. The questions measure five areas of development and well-being: (1) social and emotional development; (2) connectedness; (3) school experiences; (4) physical health and well-being; and (5) constructive us of time.

For further information on the MDI, including aggregate data inquiries or published information on the MDI visit: http://earlylearning.ubc.ca/mdi/

Conditions for access to MDI data

For access to MDI data (through Population Data BC) researchers must meet all of the following conditions:

• The researcher must be from The University of British Columbia, the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP), or an affiliate or partner of HELP.
• The researcher must complete a form (in addition to completion of a Data Access Request (DAR)), which outlines how the researcher project relates to the Middle Childhood Development Program of Research. The MDI/HELP Data Steward will have decision-making authority on the relevance to the MCDPR.

  Researchers will have to provide an explanations of one or more of the following:

  • Explain their project's relevance for the overall MCDPR
  • Does the project contribute in some manner to the psychometrics of MDI?
  • Does the project expand our understanding of MCD relevant for the MCDPR?
  • Does the project contribute in a unique manner that is not identified here?
• Researchers are required to share their results with HELP in order to ensure that their project will contribute to the ongoing work of the program of research.

Fields available

Demographic Section

Field Name	Note
child_id	Child - Number - placement on the class list
sch_name	School - Name Research rationale describing why this field is required must be supplied before it will be considered for release.
sch_dist	School District Number
mincode	School - Code assigned by the Ministry of Education (8 digits) Research rationale describing why this field is required must be supplied before it will be considered for release.
sch_city	School - City Research rationale describing why this field is required must be supplied before it will be considered for release.
sch_pstl3   sch_pstl6	School - Postal code (first 3 characters) OR School - Postal code (6 digits) Research rationale describing why this field is required must be supplied before it will be considered for release.
chl_pstl3   chl_pstl3	Child - Postal code (first 3 characters) OR Child - Postal code (6 digits) Research rationale describing why this field is required must be supplied before it will be considered for release.
SD_gend	Child - Gender from school district
age	Child - Age
cls_id	Class - ID number of class in school

Teacher Information

Field Name	Note
tea_id	Teacher ID

Demographic data (from student)

Field Name	Note
chl_live1	Child - Adults live with - Mother
chl_live2	Child - Adults live with - Father
chl_live3	Child - Adults live with – Stepfather
chl_live4	Child - Adults live with – Stepmother
chl_live5	Child - Adults live with - Grandmother
chl_live6	Child - Adults live with - Grandfather
chl_live7	Child - Adults live with – Second mother
chl_live8	Child - Adults live with – Second father
chl_live9	Child - Adults live with - Part time with each parent
chl_live10	Child - Adults live with - Foster parents
chl_live11	Child - Adults live with - Other
chl_live11tx	Child - Adults live with - Other (text)
chl_sib	Child - Siblings
chl_sibno	Child - Number of siblings
chl_firstlang1	Child - First language learned - English
chl_firstlang2	Child - First language learned - Cantonese
chl_firstlang3	Child - First language learned - Farsi
chl_firstlang4	Child - First language learned - Filipino/Tagalog
chl_firstlang5	Child - First language learned - French
chl_firstlang6	Child - First language learned - Hindi
chl_firstlang7	Child - First language learned - Japanese
chl_firstlang8	Child - First language learned - Korean
chl_firstlang9	Child - First language learned - Mandarin
chl_firstlang10	Child - First language learned - Punjabi
chl_firstlang11	Child - First language learned - Spanish
chl_firstlang12	Child - First language learned - Vietnamese
chl_firstlang13	Child - First language learned - Other
chl_firstlang13tx	Child - First language learned - Other (text)
chl_homlang1	Child - Home language speak - English
chl_homlang2	Child - Home language speak - Cantonese
chl_homlang3	Child - Home language speak - Farsi
chl_homlang4	Child - Home language speak - Filipino/Tagalog
chl_homlang5	Child - Home language speak - French
chl_homlang6	Child - Home language speak - Hindi
chl_homlang7	Child - Home language speak - Japanese
chl_homlang8	Child - Home language speak - Korean
chl_homlang9	Child - Home language speak - Mandarin
chl_homlang10	Child - Home language speak - Punjabi
chl_homlang11	Child - Home language speak - Spanish
chl_homlang12	Child - Home language speak - Vietnamese
chl_homlang13	Child - Home language speak - Other
chl_homlang13tx	Child - Home language speak - Other (text)
chl_engread	Child - Difficultly to read English

Sample questions

Field Name	Note
sam_pizza	Like to eat pizza
sam_carrots	Like to eat carrots

Questionnaire

Field Name	Note
q1	I feel sorry for other kids who don't have the things that I have
q2	When I see someone being treated mean it bothers me
q3	I am a person who cares about the feelings of others
q4	I have more good times than bad times
q5	I believe more good things than bad things will happen to me
q6	I start most days thinking I will have a good day
q7	In general, I like being the way I am
q8	Overall, I have a lot to be proud of
q9	A lot of things about me are good
q10	In most ways my life is close to the way I would want it to be
q11	The things in my life are excellent
q12	I am happy with my life
q13	So far I have gotten the important things I want in life
q14	If I could live my life over, I would have it the same way
q15	I feel unhappy a lot of the time
q16	I feel upset about things
q17	I feel that I do things wrong a lot
q18	I worry about what other kids might be saying about me
q19	I worry a lot that other people might not like me
q20	I worry about being teased
q21	I cheered someone up who was feeling sad
q22	I helped someone who was being picked on
q23	I helped someone who was hurt
q24	Are there adults who are important to you at your school
q24no	Number of adults listed
q25	At school, a teacher or another adult who really cares about me
q26	At school, a teacher or another adult who believes that I will be a success
q27	At school, a teacher or another adult who listens to me when I have something to say
q28	In neighbourhood/community, an adult who really cares about me
q29	In neighbourhood/community, an adult who believes that I will be a success
q30	In neighbourhood/community, an adult who listens to me when I have something to say
q31	Places in neighbourhood/community provides programs for kids your age
q32	Safe places in your neighbourhood/community where you feel comfortable to hang out with friends
q33	In home, a parent or another adult who believes that I will be a success
q34	In home, a parent or another adult who listens to me when I have something to say
q35	In home, a parent or another adult who I can talk to about my problems
q36	I care about what my parents (or guardians) think of me
q37	I feel part of a group of friends that do things together
q38	I feel that I usually fit in with other kids around me
q39	When I am with other kids my age, I feel I belong
q40	I have at least one really good friend I can talk to when something is bothering me
q41	I have a friend I can tell everything to
q42	There is somebody my age who really understands me
q43	I am certain I can learn the skills taught in school this year
q44	If I have enough time, I can do a good job on all my school work
q45	Even if the work in school is hard, I can learn it
q46	Teachers and students treat each other with respect in this school
q47	People care about each other in this school
q48	Students in this school help each other, even if they are not friends
q49	I feel like I belong in this school
q50	I feel like I am important to this school
q51	When I grow up, I have goals and plans for the future
q52a	Make friends
q52b	Get good grades
q52c	Learn new things
q53	Physical bullying
q54	Verbal bullying
q55	Social bullying
q56	Cyberbullying
q57	In general, how would you describe your health
q58_1	No physical or health condition that keeps you from doing things other kids your age do
q58_2	Yes, physical disability
q58_3	Yes, long term illness
q58_4	Yes, overweight
q58_5	Yes, something else
q58_5tx	Yes, something else (text)
q59	How do you rate your body weight
q60	How often do you like the way you look
q61	How often do you eat breakfast
q62	How often do your parents or other adult family members eat meals with you
q63	How often do you eat food like pop, candy, potato chips, or something else
q64	How often do you get a good night's sleep
q65	What time do you usually go to bed during the weekdays
q66_1	By myself - On school days, who are you usually with for most of the afternoon
q66_2	Friend(s) about my age
q66_3	Mother (or step mother, foster mother)
q66_4	Father (or step father, foster father)
q66_5	Younger brothers/sisters
q66_6	Older brothers/sisters
q66_7	Other adult(s)
q_66_8	Other describe
q_66_8tx	Other describe (text)
q67a	After school until 6pm, go home
q67b	After school until 6pm, stay at school to participate in after school activities
q67c	After school until 6pm, go to an after school program/daycare
q67d	After school until 6pm, go to a friend's house
q67e	After school until 6pm, go to a park, playground, or community centre
q67f	After school until 6pm, hang out at the mall or stores
q67g	After school until 6pm, go someplace else, e.g., family member's home, or other places
q68a	Educational lessons or activities
q68a_Day	Days spent - educational lessons or activities
q68b	Art or music lessons
q68b_Day	Days spent - art or music lessons
q68c	Youth organizations
q68c_Day	Days spent - youth organizations
q68d	Individual sports with a coach or instructor
q68d_Day	Days spent - individual sports with a coach or instructor
q68e	Team sports with a coach or instructor
q68e_Day	Days spent - team sports with a coach or instructor
q69a	Sports and/or exercise for fun
q69a_Day	Days spent - sports and/or exercise for fun
q69a_Time	Time spent - sports and/or exercise for fun
q69b	Homework
q69b_Day	Days spent - homework
q69b_Time	Time spent - homework
q69c	Watch TV
q69c_Day	Days spent - watch TV
q69c_Time	Time spent - watch TV
q69d	Play video or computer games
q69d_Day	Days spent - play video or computer games
q69d_Time	Time spent - play video or computer games
q69e	Instant Message
q69e_Day	Days spent - Instant Message
q69e_Time	Time spent - Instant Message
q69f	Read for fun
q69f_Day	Days Spent- Read for fun
q69f_Time	Time Spent - Read for fun
q69g	Household chores
q69g_Day	Days spent - household chores
q69g_Time	Time spent - household chores
q69h	Practice a musical instrument
q69h_Day	Days spent - practice a musical instrument
q69h_Time	Time spent - practice a musical instrument
q69i	Arts & Crafts
q69i_Day	Days spent - Arts & Crafts
q69i_Time	Time spent - Arts & Crafts
q69j	Hang out with friends
q69j_Day	Days spent - hang out with friends
q69j_Time	Time spent - hang out with friends
q70	Are you already doing the activity you wish you could be doing from 3-6pm
q70notx	If No - list one activity wish to do (text)
q70yestx	If Yes - activity already doing that you wished for (text)
q71_1	Where would you like this activity to be: School
q71_2	Where activity: Community Centre
q71_3	Where activity: Home
q71_4	Where activity: Park or Playground
q71_5	Where activity: Other
q71_5tx	Where activity: Other describe (text)
q72_1	Stops you from participating in the activities that you want to participate in after school - Have to go straight home after school
q72_2	It is too difficult to get there
q72_3	The activity that I want is not offered
q72_4	The schedule does not fit the times that I can attend
q74_5	It's not safe for me to go
q74_6	I have too much homework to do
q72_7	My parents do not approve
q72_8	It costs too much
q72_9	I need to take care of brothers or sisters or do other things at home
q72_10	I am afraid I will not be good enough in that activity
q72_11	I'm too busy
q72_12	I don't know what is available
q72_13	None of my friends are interested or want to go
q72_14	Other
q72_14tx	Other, please describe (text)

Derived variables: Calcuated from Item Level Responses

Field Name	Note
empathy_mean	Empathy mean
Optimism_mean	Optimism mean
Selfconcept_mean	Self concept mean
SWL_mean	Satisfaction with life mean
Sadness_mean	Sadness mean
Anxiety_mean	Anxiety mean
Prosocial_mean	Prosocial mean
Adultsschool_mean	Adults at school mean
Adultsneighbor_mean	Adults at neighborhood mean
Adultshome_mean	Adults at home mean
Peerbelonging_mean	Peer belonging mean
Friendshipintimacy_mean	Friendship intimacy mean
Acadselfconcept_mean	Academic self concept mean
Schoolsupport_mean	School support mean
Bullying_mean	Bullying mean
Schoolbelonging_mean	School belonging mean
swl_3categories	Satisfaction with life categories
selfesteem_3categories	Self-esteem categories
optimism_3categories	Optimism categories
no_sadness_3categories	No sadness categories
empathy_3categories	Empathy categories
no_anxiety_3categories	No anxiety categories
prosocial_3categories	Pro-social categories
health_3categories	Health categories
Wellbeingcomposite	Wellbeing composite
Childwellbeing_3categories	Child-wellbeing composite
peerbelongasset	Peer belonging asset
peerintimacyasset	Friendship intimacy asset
climateasset	School support asset
organizedactivity	Organized activity
activityasset	Participates in at least one organized activity asset
physicalasset	Physicall bullying asset - Several times a week
verbalasset	Verbal bullying asset  - Several times a week
socialasset	Social bullying asset  - Several times a week
cyberasset	Cyberbullying asset  - Several times a week
Bullyingcutoffs	Bullied in any of the four bullying domains
breakfastasset	Eat breakfast at least 3 times a week
mealsasset	Eat meals with parents at least three times a week
sleepasset	Get a good sleep at least three nights a week
peerrelationships	Peer relationships
peersasset	Peers relationships asset
healthhabits	All three (selected) health habits
healthasset	Health habits asset
homeasset	Adult at home asset
neighborasset	Adults at neighborhood asset
schoolasset	Adults at school asset
adultsrelationships	Adult relationships
adultsasset	Adults relationships asset
schoolexperiences	School experiences
schoolexperiencesasset	School experiences asset
coreassets5	Core 5 assets

Geographic Codes: Based on Postal Codes

Field Name	Note
geo_sd	Geographic - School district of child's residence
geosd_na	Geographic - School district name of child's residence
n_current	Geographic - Neighbourhood number
neighname	Geographic - Neighbourhood name