Program for International Student Assessment 2012 (PISA:2012) Validation Study 2015 Field Test and Main Study Additional Module Amendment

Program for International Student Assessment 2012 (PISA:2012) Validation Study 2015 Field Test and Main Study Additional Module Amendment

Appendix B PISA 2012 Validation Study 2015 - Questionnaire Items

Program for International Student Assessment 2012 (PISA:2012) Validation Study 2015 Field Test and Main Study Additional Module Amendment

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Appendix B

Noncognitive Background Items




PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSESSMENT 2012 (PISA:2012) Validation Study 2015 Field test and main study


OMB # 1850-0900 v.2




December 8, 2014

Revised July 22, 2015





CONTENTS

Noncognitive Background Items: Confidentiality and OMB statements 1



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ESO Noncognitive Battery - Career Interest and Intentionality (CII)

Question

Description

(101) CII_01

Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

STEM: CII_02-61

This inventory contains a list of activities to help you explore your vocational interests. Please indicate how much you would like to do each activity by clicking on the response that most closely represents how you feel about it.

(102) CII_02

Build kitchen cabinets

(112) CII_12

Develop a new medicine

(122) CII_22

Write books or plays

(132) CII_32

Teach an individual an exercise routine

(142) CII_42

Buy and sell stocks and bonds

(152) CII_52

Develop a spreadsheet using computer software

(103) CII_03

Lay brick or tile

(113) CII_13

Study ways to reduce water pollution

(123) CII_23

Play a musical instrument

(133) CII_33

Help people with personal or emotional problems

(143) CII_43

Manage a retail store

(153) CII_53

Proofread records or forms

(104) CII_04

Repair household appliances

(114) CII_14

Conduct chemical experiments

(124) CII_24

Compose or arrange music

(134) CII_34

Give career guidance to people

(144) CII_44

Operate a beauty salon or barber shop

(154) CII_54

Load computer software into a large computer network

(105) CII_05

Raise fish in a fish hatchery

(115) CII_15

Study the movement of planets

(125) CII_25

Draw pictures

STEM: CII_02-61 - continued


(135) CII_35

Perform rehabilitation therapy

(145) CII_45

Manage a department within a large company

(155) CII_55

Operate a calculator

(106) CII_06

Assemble electronic parts

(116) CII_16

Examine blood samples using a microscope

(126) CII_26

Create special effects for movies

(136) CII_36

Do volunteer work at a non-profit organization

(146) CII_46

Start your own business

(156) CII_56

Keep shipping and receiving records

(107) CII_07

Drive a truck to deliver packages to offices and homes

(117) CII_17

Investigate the cause of a fire

(127) CII_27

Paint sets for plays

(137) CII_37

Teach children how to play sports

(147) CII_47

Negotiate business contracts

(157) CII_57

Calculate the wages of employees

(108) CII_08

Test the quality of parts before shipment

(118) CII_18

Develop a way to better predict the weather

(128) CII_28

Write scripts for movies or television shows

(138) CII_38

Teach sign language to people with hearing disabilities

(148) CII_48

Represent a client in a lawsuit

(158) CII_58

Inventory supplies using a hand-held computer

(109) CII_09

Repair and install locks

(119) CII_19

Work in a biology lab

(129) CII_29

Perform jazz or tap dance

(139) CII_39

Help conduct a group therapy session

(149) CII_49

Market a new line of clothing

(159) CII_59

Record rent payments

(110) CII_10

Set up and operate machines to make products

(120) CII_20

Invent a replacement for sugar

(130) CII_30

Sing in a band

STEM: CII_02-61 - continued


(140) CII_40

Take care of children at a day-care center

(150) CII_50

Sell merchandise at a department store

(160) CII_60

Keep inventory records

(111) CII_11

Put out forest fires

(121) CII_21

Do laboratory tests to identify diseases

(131) CII_31

Edit movies

(141) CII_41

Teach a high-school class

(151) CII_51

Manage a clothing store

(161) CII_61

Stamp, sort, and distribute mail for an organization

STEM: CII_62-69

The following questions ask about your thoughts about getting a new job. Please indicate to what extent you agree or disagree to the following statements.

(162) CII_62

I intend to get a new job within the next year.

(163) CII_63

I will try to get a new job within the next year.

(164) CII_64

It would be good for me to get a new job within the next year.

(165) CII_65

Getting a new job within the next year would be beneficial to me.

(166) CII_66

Most people who are important to me think I should get a new job within the next year.

(167) CII_67

It is expected of me that I get a new job within the next year.

(168) CII_68

It is mostly up to me whether I get a new job within the next year.

(169) CII_69

If I want to, I can get a new job within the next year.

STEM: CII_70-77

The following questions ask about your thoughts about seeking additional job training. Please indicate to what extent you agree or disagree to the following statements

(170) CII_70

I intend to seek additional job training within the next year.

(171) CII_71

I will try to seek additional job training within the next year.

(172) CII_72

It would be good for me to seek additional job training within the next year.

(173) CII_73

Seeking additional job training within the next year would be beneficial to me.

(174) CII_74

Most people who are important to me think I should seek additional job training within the next year.

(175) CII_75

It is expected of me that I seek additional job training within the next year.

(176) CII_76

It is mostly up to me whether I seek additional job training within the next year.

(177) CII_77

If I want to, I can seek additional job training within the next year.

STEM: CII_78-87

In the four weeks ending last Sunday, did you do any of these things ...

(178) CII_78

get in contact with a public employment office to find work?

(179) CII_79

get in contact with a private agency (temporary work agency, firm specializing in recruitment, etc.) to find work?

(180) CII_80

apply to employers directly?

(181) CII_81

ask among friends, relatives, unions, etc. to find work?

(182) CII_82

place or answer job advertisements?

(183) CII_83

study job advertisements?

(184) CII_84

take a recruitment test or examination or undergo an interview?

(185) CII_85

look for land, premises, or equipment for work?

(186) CII_86

apply for permits, licenses, or financial resources for work?

STEM: CII_78-87 - continued


(187) CII_87

do anything else to find work?

(188) CII_88

If a job had been available in the week ending last Sunday, would you have been able to start within 2 weeks?

(189) CII_89

All things considered, how satisfied are you with your current job? Would you say you are …

(190) CII_90

What occupation do you plan on pursuing? Please select a broad occupation category on this page and select more specific occupation groups and job titles on the following pages.
Occupation: List of 10 major groups (Managers through Armed Forces)

Managers List2

Managers Subcategories

Professionals List2

Professionals Subcategories (6)

Professionals - Business _ Administration List2

 

Professionals - Health List2

 

Professionals - ICT List2

 

Professionals - Legal-Social_ Cultural List2

 

Professionals - Science _ Engineering List2

 

Professionals - Teaching List2

 

Technicians _ Associates List2

Technicians and Associate Professionals Subcategories (5)

Technicians _ Associates - ICT List2

 

Technicians _ Associates - Health List2

 

Tech _ Assoc - Science _ Engineering List2

 

(190) CII_90 - continued


Tech _ Assoc - Legal Social Cultural List2

 

Tech _ Assoc - Business _ Admin List2

 

Clerical Support Workers List2

Clerical Support Workers Subcategories

) Services _ Sales Workers List2

Services and Sales Workers Subcategories

Skilled Ag-Forestry_ Fish Workers List2

Skilled Agricultural, Forestry, and Fishery Workers Subcategories

Crafts _ Related Trades Workers List2

Craft & Related Trades Workers Subcategories (5)

Crafts _ Rel Trades Workers - Building _ Rel List2

 

Crafts _ Rel Trades Workers - Elec _ Elec List2

 

Crafts _ Rel Trades Workers - Food WW OtherList2

 

Crafts _ Rel Trades Workers - Hand Print List2

 

Crafts _ Rel Trades Workers - Met Mac Rel List2

 

Plant _ Machine Operators _ Assemblers List2

 

Elementary Occupations List2

 

Armed Forces Occupations List2

 

CII_91

Are you planning on going to a further training, development, or educational program?

CII_92

What type of training, development, or educational program do you plan on attending?

CII_93

In what field of education will you attend a training, development, or educational program?

End Survey

 



SO Noncognitive Battery - Core Background Questionnaire

Item

Item Text

Item Directions Text

Routing Rules

Response Options

Concept/

Construct

bq_q1

How old are you? (years old)

Use the number keys to type your answer.


Open-ended item

Age

bq_q2

Are you female or male?

Click on your answer.


Female//Male

Gender

bq_q3

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Click on your answer.


No education // Primary education // Secondary education without a diploma // Secondary Education (i.e., High School diploma, GED or equivalent) // Some Post-Secondary Education (including community, technical or vocational) // 4 year College or University degree//Beyond a College or University degree

Education

bq_q4

Were you born in [country]?



Yes//No

Country of Origin

bq_q5

In what year did you first come to live in [country]?

Use the pull-down menu to select your answer.

If No (2) to bq_q4

Drop-down options: Before 1970// 1971-2013 (individual year options)// After 2013

Country of Origin

bq_q6

What is the language that you first learned at home in childhood and still understand?

Click on your answer.


[national language 1]//[national language 2, if applicable]//[other common language in your country]//Other

Language First Learned

bq_q7

Enter your native language:


If Other (4) to bq_q6

Open-ended item. Note, even though this item is on the same screen as bq_q6, the response in the text box should be coded as bq_q7.

Language First Learned "Other"

bq_q8

Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

Click on your answer.


Full-time employed (including self-employed)//Part-time employed (including self-employed)//Unemployed (not employed and looking for work)//Unemployed and not looking for work (e.g., student, retired, homemaker or permanently disabled)//Apprentice, intern//Other

Employment Status

bq_q9

What is your current occupation (or intended occupation if currently unemployed)? Please select a broad occupation category on this screen and more specific occupation groups and job titles on the following screens.


If answered full-time (1), part-time (2), or Unemployed and looking for work (3) to bq_q5

SEE Worksheet: ISCO-08 structure ENg09 for US-English version text. PDF document includes mock-up of screens to illustrate screen contents/sequencing.

Current Occupation



ESO Noncognitive Battery - Behavioral Performance Competencies (BPC)

Item #

Concept/Construct

Item

 

Personality Facets

<Module Stem> Please choose one statement in each pair that is more like you. Make a choice even when neither or both statements describe you particularly well. Just think about the two options a bit longer and choose the one that is more like you.

BPC_01a

Order 06

_____1A. I feel comfortable even in very disorganized settings.

BPC_01b

Achievement 53

_____1B. I don't necessarily seek difficult assignments, but, when given, I do them pretty well.

BPC_02a

Well Being 42

_____2A. Most people would say I am one of the happiest people they have ever met.

BPC_02b

Self Control 28

_____2B. I rarely jump into something without thinking about it first.

BPC_03a

Self Control 29

_____3A. Even under time pressure, I would rather take my time to think about my answer to a question than to say the first thing that comes to mind.

BPC_03b

Self Control 16

_____3B. I am not one of those people who has to do everything perfectly, but I rarely turn in work having silly mistakes, such as spelling errors or missing words.

BPC_04a

Well Being 10

_____4A. I tend to blame myself when things go wrong.

BPC_04b

Well Being 35

_____4B. I am pretty happy with my life.

BPC_05a

Responsibility 23

_____5A. If I am running late, I try to call ahead to notify those who are waiting for me.

BPC_05b

Sociability 31

_____5B. I'll talk to anyone.

BPC_06a

Curiosity 28

_____6A. I have a constant desire to learn more.

BPC_06b

Cooperation 101

_____6B. Others have said I am pleasant to be with.

BPC_07a

Generosity 35

_____7A. I would help others as long as I had the free time and ability to do so.

BPC_07b

Ingenuity 21

_____7B. I prefer to work with existing ideas, but sometimes I can come up with new ones of my own.

BPC_08a

Cooperation 151

_____8A. I try to be polite to everyone.

BPC_08b

Generosity 49

_____8B. I would gladly spend some of my leisure time trying to improve my community.

BPC_09a

Cooperation 27

_____9A. I'm nice to others even when I don't have to be.

BPC_09b

Well Being 39

_____9B. On most days, I feel extremely good about myself.

BPC_10a

Adjustment 77

_____10A. I'm so relaxed about things that others sometimes think I don't care.

BPC_10b

Achievement 41

_____10B. I have to be very sick to miss a day of work or not to complete a task on time.

BPC_11a

Generosity 19

_____11A. I sometimes put the needs of my close friends in front of my own, but I generally don't do that for others.

 

Personality Facets

(Continued)--<Module Stem> Please choose one statement in each pair that is more like you. Make a choice even when neither or both statements describe you particularly well. Just think about the two options a bit longer and choose the one that is more like you.

BPC_11b

Adjustment 37

_____11B. Criticism bothers me no more or less than it bothers anyone else.

BPC_12a

Curiosity 25

_____12A. I like to analyze things instead of taking them at face value.

BPC_12b

Adjustment 26

_____12B. I tend not to look back on mistakes I've made; I just move on.

BPC_13a

Intellectual Efficiency 41

_____13A. I grasp scientific theories easily.

BPC_13b

Intellectual Efficiency 20

_____13B. I learn things better by doing them than by reading about them.

BPC_14a

Ingenuity 60

_____14A. I struggle when I have to contribute something original.

BPC_14b

Cooperation 39

_____14B. I can be nice, but only to people who I know well and have come to trust.

BPC_15a

Ingenuity 88

_____15A. I've won awards for being creative.

BPC_15b

Sociability 41

_____15B. Most of the time, I can think of something to say even to complete strangers.

BPC_16a

Achievement 52

_____16A. I tend to set goals that are challenging, but still reachable.

BPC_16b

Intellectual Efficiency 20

_____16B. I learn things better by doing them than by reading about them.

BPC_17a

Self Control 32

_____17A. I don't get distracted easily.

BPC_17b

Dominance 23

_____17B. If given a chance, I'd make a good leader.

BPC_18a

Cooperation 151

_____18A. I try to be polite to everyone.

BPC_18b

Cooperation 19

_____18B. I tend not to trust people until I know them well.

BPC_19a

Curiosity 41

_____19A. I wouldn't attend lectures or training courses just for fun.

BPC_19b

Curiosity 34

_____19B. I am interested in learning about almost everything.

BPC_20a

Ingenuity 115

_____20A. My creative talents would be best described as average.

BPC_20b

Order 41

_____20B. Keeping things organized does not come naturally to me, but I try anyway.

BPC_21a

Well Being 18

_____21A. At times, I get really down on myself for making mistakes, but I get over it quickly.

BPC_21b

Responsibility 46

_____21B. I would readily accept my share of responsibility for mistakes at work, but I wouldn’t take the blame for others.

BPC_22a

Intellectual Efficiency 34

_____22A. I can hold a meaningful conversation on just about any topic.

BPC_22b

Generosity 29

_____22B. When my friends are low on cash, I have no problem with lending them money.

Item #

Concept/Construct

Item

 

Personality Facets

(Continued)--<Module Stem> Please choose one statement in each pair that is more like you. Make a choice even when neither or both statements describe you particularly well. Just think about the two options a bit longer and choose the one that is more like you.

BPC_23a

Intellectual Efficiency 37

_____23A. I am very quick at processing information.

BPC_23b

Self Control 23

_____23B. I am really good at tasks that require a careful and cautious approach.

BPC_24a

Adjustment 39

_____24A. I accept criticism better than most people.

BPC_24b

Responsibility 93

_____24B. I keep my promises even if it inconveniences my friends or family.

BPC_25a

Adjustment 22

_____25A. I don't enjoy stressful situations, but I do handle them well.

BPC_25b

Intellectual Efficiency 29

_____25B. I was sometimes bored in school because the work was too easy.

BPC_26a

Intellectual Efficiency 42

_____26A. I am so quick in my thinking that others have a hard time keeping up with me.

BPC_26b

Ingenuity 40

_____26B. Generating new ideas is effortless for me.

BPC_27a

Generosity 26

_____27A. I tend to be helpful and do things for people even when they don't expect it.

BPC_27b

Generosity 04

_____27B. I don't like lending money even to my best friends.

BPC_28a

Cooperation 103

_____28A. I get along with almost everyone.

BPC_28b

Achievement 37

_____28B. When being evaluated, I try to get the highest rating possible

BPC_29a

Dominance 12

_____29A. I've been told that I need to be more assertive.

BPC_29b

Responsibility 56

_____29B. I am known to forget to return things that I've borrowed.

BPC_30a

Responsibility 38

_____30A. I'm usually on time for meetings at work, but don't care so much about running late with friends.

BPC_30b

Responsibility 51

_____30B. I believe I fulfill my obligations and promises as well as most people.

BPC_31a

Ingenuity 104

_____31A. I never seem to run out of ideas at work.

BPC_31b

Adjustment 30

_____31B. If I do something stupid or embarrass myself, I usually just laugh it off.

BPC_32a

Well Being 43

_____32A. I can find something positive to say in even the worst of situations.

BPC_32b

Well Being 18

_____32B. At times, I get really down on myself for making mistakes, but I get over it quickly.

BPC_33a

Achievement 52

_____33A. I tend to set goals that are challenging, but still reachable.

BPC_33b

Achievement 46

_____33B. I try to be the best at anything I do.

BPC_34a

Cooperation 42

_____34A. I like most people I meet.

BPC_34b

Intellectual Efficiency 41

_____34B. I grasp scientific theories easily.

Item #

Concept/Construct

Item

 

Personality Facets

(Continued)--<Module Stem> Please choose one statement in each pair that is more like you. Make a choice even when neither or both statements describe you particularly well. Just think about the two options a bit longer and choose the one that is more like you.

BPC_35a

Dominance 43

_____35A. When working on a team project, I like to take charge of things.

BPC_35b

Generosity 48

_____35B. I contribute to charity regularly.

BPC_36a

Cooperation 14

_____36A. I'm a pleasant person, but, like everyone else, I get grumpy from time to time.

BPC_36b

Sociability 35

_____36B. I have about average social skills.

BPC_37a

Responsibility 38

_____37A. I'm usually on time for meetings at work, but don't care so much about running late with friends.

BPC_37b

Cooperation 106

_____37B. I have often been critical of others.

BPC_38a

Order 30

_____38A. I become annoyed when things around me are disorganized.

BPC_38b

Order 06

_____38B. I feel comfortable even in very disorganized settings.

BPC_39a

Achievement 27

_____39A. I have high standards and work toward them.

BPC_39b

Well Being 41

_____39B. I have a positive outlook on life.

BPC_40a

Achievement 50

_____40A. Most people would call me ambitious.

BPC_40b

Self Control 02

_____40B. If I had time, I would double check my answers on an exam before turning it in.

BPC_41a

Dominance 12

_____41A. I've been told that I need to be more assertive.

BPC_41b

Dominance 25

_____41B. I usually control the topic and flow of conversation.

BPC_42a

Generosity 04

_____42A. I don't like lending money even to my best friends.

BPC_42b

Curiosity 41

_____42B. I wouldn't attend lectures or training courses just for fun.

BPC_43a

Dominance 18

_____43A. I don't like to give orders, but I would, if necessary, to get things done.

BPC_43b

Cooperation 19

_____43B. I tend not to trust people until I know them well.

BPC_44a

Order 04

_____44A. Most of the time my room is in complete disarray.

BPC_44b

Intellectual Efficiency 13

_____44B. I am usually not very quick in my thinking, but I have strengths in other areas.

BPC_45a

Sociability 70

_____45A. I can network or socialize with people, but I am not as good at it as some of my friends.

BPC_45b

Intellectual Efficiency 08

_____45B. I would happily work in jobs that require little thinking.

BPC_46a

Sociability 25

_____46A. I like to go out in a big group.

BPC_46b

Curiosity 31

_____46B. I always take things apart to find out how they work.

BPC_47a

Intellectual Efficiency 08

_____47A. I would happily work in jobs that require little thinking.

BPC_47b

Intellectual Efficiency 34

_____47B. I can hold a meaningful conversation on just about any topic.

BPC_48a

Responsibility 05

_____48A. When I make a mistake, I take full responsibility for it.

Item #

Concept/Construct

Item

 

Personality Facets

(Continued)--<Module Stem> Please choose one statement in each pair that is more like you. Make a choice even when neither or both statements describe you particularly well. Just think about the two options a bit longer and choose the one that is more like you.

BPC_48b

Ingenuity 73

_____48B. Being new and original comes quite naturally to me.

BPC_49a

Dominance 29

_____49A. I can be intimidating at times.

BPC_49b

Sociability 30

_____49B. Talking to people makes me feel great.

BPC_50a

Responsibility 46

_____50A. I would readily accept my share of responsibility for mistakes at work, but I wouldn’t take the blame for others.

BPC_50b

Responsibility 93

_____50B. I keep my promises even if it inconveniences my friends or family.

BPC_51a

Order 08

_____51A. I frequently forget to put things back in their proper places.

BPC_51b

Adjustment 04

_____51B. I worry a lot more than others.

BPC_52a

Adjustment 32

_____52A. On most days, I don't have even a single worry.

BPC_52b

Dominance 25

_____52B. I usually control the topic and flow of conversation.

BPC_53a

Generosity 27

_____53A. I am very generous with my time and money.

BPC_53b

Sociability 32

_____53B. I'm just about the most outgoing person there is.

BPC_54a

Sociability 39

_____54A. Although I consider myself pretty outgoing, some of my friends are way more sociable.

BPC_54b

Adjustment 35

_____54B. After I make a mistake, I can't stop thinking about it.

BPC_55a

Ingenuity 114

_____55A. When it comes to finding new solutions, I usually outshine others.

BPC_55b

Dominance 30

_____55B. After joining a group, I usually end up becoming the leader.

BPC_56a

Self Control 13

_____56A. I am known to make quick, hot-headed decisions.

BPC_56b

Self Control 120

_____56B. I carefully choose my words, particularly in a public forum.

BPC_57a

Generosity 45

_____57A. Although I think charitable causes are important, I personally don't like to be involved with them.

BPC_57b

Self Control 15

_____57B. I like to do things fast, even when I know that the quality of what I do would be better if I slowed down.

BPC_58a

Responsibility 52

_____58A. Most of the time I honor my commitments, but when unable to do so, I inform people right away.

BPC_58b

Self Control 120

_____58B. I carefully choose my words, particularly in a public forum.

BPC_59a

Adjustment 24

_____59A. I handle stress about as well as most people.

BPC_59b

Well Being 17

_____59B. My life has had about an equal share of ups and downs.

BPC_60a

Cooperation 106

_____60A. I have often been critical of others.

BPC_60b

Cooperation 24

_____60B. I am on good terms with nearly everyone.

BPC_61a

Achievement 50

_____61A. Most people would call me ambitious.

 

Personality Facets

(Continued)--<Module Stem> Please choose one statement in each pair that is more like you. Make a choice even when neither or both statements describe you particularly well. Just think about the two options a bit longer and choose the one that is more like you.

BPC_61b

Achievement 210

_____61B. When given a choice, I prefer an easy job to a challenging one.

BPC_62a

Dominance 43

_____62A. When working on a team project, I like to take charge of things.

BPC_62b

Dominance 18

_____62B. I don't like to give orders, but I would, if necessary, to get things done.

BPC_63a

Adjustment 22

_____63A. I don't enjoy stressful situations, but I do handle them well.

BPC_63b

Adjustment 35

_____63B. After I make a mistake, I can't stop thinking about it.

BPC_64a

Achievement 210

_____64A. When given a choice, I prefer an easy job to a challenging one.

BPC_64b

Curiosity 13

_____64B. As long as I pass a training course, I don't care what I have learned.

BPC_65a

Generosity 31

_____65A. I sympathize with those worse off than me and help them as much as I can.

BPC_65b

Order 25

_____65B. I prefer to do things in a logical order.

BPC_66a

Curiosity 39

_____66A. I like reading books or magazines about current events or new technology.

BPC_66b

Curiosity 18

_____66B. I am happy with what I know, but there is always room to learn more.

BPC_67a

Cooperation 24

_____67A. I am on good terms with nearly everyone.

BPC_67b

Order 29

_____67B. I hardly ever lose or misplace things.

BPC_68a

Adjustment 32

_____68A. On most days, I don't have even a single worry.

BPC_68b

Adjustment 37

_____68B. Criticism bothers me no more or less than it bothers anyone else.

BPC_69a

Well Being 10

_____69A. I tend to blame myself when things go wrong.

BPC_69b

Sociability 15

_____69B. I am more of a listener than a talker.

BPC_70a

Intellectual Efficiency 36

_____70A. I need things explained to me only once.

BPC_70b

Responsibility 18

_____70B. I often feel responsible for making sure that all group projects and assignments are completed.

BPC_71a

Ingenuity 73

_____71A. Being new and original comes quite naturally to me.

BPC_71b

Ingenuity 13

_____71B. In a group task, I tend to develop other people's ideas rather than come up with my own.

BPC_72a

Curiosity 39

_____72A. I like reading books or magazines about current events or new technology.

BPC_72b

Intellectual Efficiency 38

_____72B. I feel at ease when working on difficult tasks.

BPC_73a

Curiosity 24

_____73A. I prefer informative documentaries to other television programs.

Item #

Concept/Construct

Item

 

Personality Facets

(Continued)--<Module Stem> Please choose one statement in each pair that is more like you. Make a choice even when neither or both statements describe you particularly well. Just think about the two options a bit longer and choose the one that is more like you.

BPC_73b

Well Being 43

_____73B. I can find something positive to say in even the worst of situations.

BPC_74a

Ingenuity 21

_____74A. I prefer to work with existing ideas, but sometimes I can come up with new ones of my own.

BPC_74b

Ingenuity 45

_____74B. People always comment on how unique my ideas are.

BPC_75a

Self Control 16

_____75A. I am not one of those people who has to do everything perfectly, but I rarely turn in work having silly mistakes, such as spelling errors or missing words.

BPC_75b

Cooperation 48

_____75B. I complain no more than anyone else.

BPC_76a

Order 46

_____76A. I am definitely more organized than most people.

BPC_76b

Order 47

_____76B. When it comes to being tidy and clean, I am about average.

BPC_77a

Well Being 28

_____77A. No matter what challenge life throws at me, I can handle it.

BPC_77b

Order 31

_____77B. I keep detailed notes of important meetings and lectures.

BPC_78a

Sociability 05

_____78A. I prefer being alone.

BPC_78b

Self Control 13

_____78B. I am known to make quick, hot-headed decisions.

BPC_79a

Sociability 29

_____79A. I hate to stay at home alone.

BPC_79b

Order 30

_____79B. I become annoyed when things around me are disorganized.

BPC_80a

Ingenuity 13

_____80A. In a group task, I tend to develop other people's ideas rather than come up with my own.

BPC_80b

Well Being 14

_____80B. Bad things just happen to me more than to others, and there is nothing I can do about it.

BPC_81a

Generosity 35

_____81A. I would help others as long as I had the free time and ability to do so.

BPC_81b

Generosity 27

_____81B. I am very generous with my time and money.

BPC_82a

Order 26

_____82A. Organization is a key component of most things I do.

BPC_82b

Responsibility 50

_____82B. I take my obligations and commitments to others very seriously.

BPC_83a

Sociability 70

_____83A. I can network or socialize with people, but I am not as good at it as some of my friends.

BPC_83b

Sociability 30

_____83B. Talking to people makes me feel great.

BPC_84a

Ingenuity 64

_____84A. I like jobs that allow me to develop and express my ideas.

BPC_84b

Curiosity 34

_____84B. I am interested in learning about almost everything.

BPC_85a

Intellectual Efficiency 23

_____85A. I can learn math, but I just need a little more time and practice to do so.

Item #

Concept/Construct

Item

 

Personality Facets

(Continued)--<Module Stem> Please choose one statement in each pair that is more like you. Make a choice even when neither or both statements describe you particularly well. Just think about the two options a bit longer and choose the one that is more like you.

BPC_85b

Well Being 25

_____85B. Once in a while, I need a confidence boost, so I do something that's easy and likely to be a success.

BPC_86a

Sociability 39

_____86A. Although I consider myself pretty outgoing, some of my friends are way more sociable.

BPC_86b

Sociability 15

_____86B. I am more of a listener than a talker.

BPC_87a

Self Control 04

_____87A. I avoid errors by being careful and thorough.

BPC_87b

Ingenuity 45

_____87B. People always comment on how unique my ideas are.

BPC_88a

Curiosity 47

_____88A. I wouldn't like having to learn new things all the time just to keep up with my job.

BPC_88b

Self Control 27

_____88B. I try to be careful about what I say to others, but sometimes I just can't help myself.

BPC_89a

Dominance 125

_____89A. When a decision has to be made, I am usually the one to make it.

BPC_89b

Order 46

_____89B. I am definitely more organized than most people.

BPC_90a

Responsibility 49

_____90A. I have made great personal sacrifices to do what I have promised.

BPC_90b

Achievement 46

_____90B. I try to be the best at anything I do.

BPC_91a

Curiosity 18

_____91A. I am happy with what I know, but there is always room to learn more.

BPC_91b

Responsibility 51

_____91B. I believe I fulfill my obligations and promises as well as most people.

BPC_92a

Intellectual Efficiency 15

_____92A. I have to read complex information several times before I fully understand it.

BPC_92b

Dominance 36

_____92B. I don't like making decisions for people and prefer that others do it for me.

BPC_93a

Order 33

_____93A. Every item in my room and on my desk has a designated place.

BPC_93b

Curiosity 30

_____93B. I love to do experiments and see the results.

BPC_94a

Cooperation 43

_____94A. Others usually ask me to join their teams because I am good at helping people work better together.

BPC_94b

Adjustment 29

_____94B. I don't get startled or shaken up easily.

BPC_95a

Order 47

_____95A. When it comes to being tidy and clean, I am about average.

BPC_95b

Self Control 19

_____95B. I am patient and deliberate in my actions.

BPC_96a

Self Control 29

_____96A. Even under time pressure, I would rather take my time to think about my answer to a question than to say the first thing that comes to mind.

BPC_96b

Adjustment 16

_____96B. It is unusual for me to worry about something for more than a day or two.

Item #

Concept/Construct

Item

 

Personality Facets

(Continued)--<Module Stem> Please choose one statement in each pair that is more like you. Make a choice even when neither or both statements describe you particularly well. Just think about the two options a bit longer and choose the one that is more like you.

BPC_97a

Generosity 01

_____97A. I have so much going on that it is hard for me to find time for others.

BPC_97b

Achievement 10

_____97B. I lower my standards as tasks get more difficult.

BPC_98a

Curiosity 32

_____98A. I continually strive to uncover information about topics that are new to me.

BPC_98b

Dominance 44

_____98B. I enjoy being in positions of high responsibility.

BPC_99a

Achievement 38

_____99A. I make every effort to do more than what is expected of me.

BPC_99b

Dominance 28

_____99B. I enjoy supervising others.

BPC_100a

Responsibility 06

_____100A. I have always felt an extremely strong sense of personal responsibility and duty.

BPC_100b

Generosity 26

_____100B. I tend to be helpful and do things for people even when they don't expect it.

BPC_101a

Dominance 19

_____101A. I speak up when it's important.

BPC_101b

Well Being 22

_____101B. For the most part, I feel that my life is on the right track.

BPC_102a

Achievement 55

_____102A. I work about as hard to complete tasks as most people I know.

BPC_102b

Ingenuity 22

_____102B. I sometimes have good ideas at work, just like everyone else.

BPC_103a

Achievement 34

_____103A. I go above and beyond what is required of me.

BPC_103b

Sociability 27

_____103B. I'm easy to talk to.

BPC_104a

Generosity 24

_____104A. It is important for me to work in a profession where I can help others.

BPC_104b

Well Being 35

_____104B. I am pretty happy with my life.







ESO Noncognitive Battery – Subjective Well-Being and Health (SWBH)

Item #

Concept/Construct

Item

 


<Scale Stem> Below are statements that you may agree or disagree with. Using the scale, please indicate your agreement with each item. Please be open and honest in your responses.


Scale: Strongly Disagree//Disagree//Slightly Disagree//Slightly Agree//Agree//Strongly Agree

SWB&H_07

Life evaluation -Satisfaction with life

In most ways my life is close to my ideal.

SWB&H_08

Life evaluation -Satisfaction with life

The conditions of my life are excellent.

SWB&H_09

Life evaluation -Satisfaction with life

I am satisfied with my life.

SWB&H_11

Life evaluation -Satisfaction with life

If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing.



<Scale Stem> Below is a list of words describing different emotions. Please indicate the extent to which you have felt this way over the past week.


Scale: Very slightly or Not at all // A little // Moderately // Quite a bit // Extremely

SWB&H_22

Affect

Distressed

SWB&H_23

Affect

Excited

SWB&H_24

Affect

Upset

SWB&H_25

Affect

Happy

SWB&H_26

Affect

Proud

SWB&H_27

Affect

Ashamed

SWB&H_28

Affect

Nervous

SWB&H_29

Affect

Active

SWB&H_30

Affect

Frustrated

SWB&H_37

Subjective health indicator

Would you say your health now is…


Scale: Very Poor//Poor//Fair//Good//Very Good//Excellent



<Item Stem>The following questions will ask about various health behaviors. Use the number keys to type your answer. Please provide a numeric value between [lower limit] and [upper limit].

SWB&H_42

Objective health indicator

During the past month, how would you rate your overall sleep quality?


Scale: Very Bad//Fairly Bad//Fairly Good//Very Good

SWB&H_46

Objective health indicator

During the past month, on average how many hours of actual sleep did you get at night?


Scale:

o Less than 7 hours

o 7 to 9 hours

o More than 9 hours

SWB&H_48

Objective health indicator

In a typical week, on how many days do you eat fruits?


Scale: 0 // 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7

SWB&H_49

Objective health indicator

How many servings of fruit do you eat on one of those days?


Scale: 0 // 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // more than 4

SWB&H_50

Objective health indicator

In a typical week, on how many days do you eat vegetables?


Scale: 0 // 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7

SWB&H_51

Objective health indicator

How many servings of vegetables do you eat on one of those days?


Scale: 0 // 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // more than 4

SWB&H_54

Objective health indicator

Do you currently smoke any tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes?


Scale: No // Yes, sometimes // Yes, daily

SWB&H_57

Objective health indicator

In a typical week, on how many days do you engage in moderate physical activities (e.g. walking, climbing stairs)?


Scale: 0 // 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7

SWB&H_58

Objective health indicator

How much time did you spend on moderate physical activities on a typical day?


Scale: Minutes (---)

SWB&H_59

Objective health indicator

In a typical week, on how many days do you engage in vigorous physical activities (e.g. running, cycling, team sports)?


Scale: 0 // 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7

SWB&H_60

Objective health indicator

How much time did you spend on vigorous physical activities on a typical day?


Scale: Minutes (---)

SWB&H_62

Objective health indicator

How tall are you? Use the number keys to type your answer. Please provide a numeric value between [lower limit] and [upper limit].


Scale: Inches […]

SWB&H_63

Objective health indicator

How much do you weigh? Use the number keys to type your answer. Please provide a numeric value between [lower limit] and [upper limit].


Scale: Pounds […]





ESO Noncognitive Battery - Additional Proposed Background Questions

Question Description

Question

Theme

B_Q02a

Are you currently studying for any kind of formal degree or certificate?

Current studies; level of degree; area of study

1

Yes


2

No


B_Q02bUS

What type of degree or certificate are you currently studying for?

Current studies; level of degree; area of study

1

Grades 1-6


2

Grades 7-9


3

High school diploma


4

Pre-associate education. Attended trade school, college, or university; no certificate or degree received


6

A certificate from a college or trade school for completion of a program prior to the associate/bachelor's degree


7

Associate degree


8

Bachelor's degree (e.g. BA, AB, BS)


9

Master's degree (e.g. MA, MS, MEng, MEd, MSW, MBA)


10

Professional degree (e.g. MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)


11

Doctorate degree (e.g. PhD, EdD)


B_Q02cUSX

What was the area of study, emphasis or major for this degree or certificate? If there was more than one, please choose the one you consider most important.

Current studies; level of degree; area of study

B_Q02c

Now, looking at this card, in which category would you place ^B_Q02cUSX ? Again, if there was more than one, please choose the one you consider most important.

Current studies; level of degree; area of study

1

General programs


2

Teacher training and education studies


3

Humanities, languages and arts


4

Social sciences, business and law


5

Science, mathematics and computing


6

Engineering, manufacturing and construction


7

Agriculture and veterinary


8

Health and welfare


9

Services


B_Q04a

During the last 12 months, that is since ^MonthYear, have you studied for any formal degree or certificate, either full-time or part-time?

Studies in the last 12 months

1

Yes


2

No


B_R12

[TU-EN-Question-B_R12-1]We would now like to turn to other organized learning activities you may have participated in during the last 12 months, including both work and non-work related activities. We will distinguish between courses mentioned on this show card. When answering the next questions, please exclude any activity you engaged in as part of the study you already reported on.[TU-EN-Question-B_R12-2]We would now like to turn to other organized learning activities you may have participated in during the last 12 months, including both work and non-work related activities. We will distinguish between courses mentioned on this show card.


B_Q12a

During the last 12 months, have you participated in courses conducted through open or distance education?

Non-formal learning activities (distance education, on-the-job courses, seminars, other private lessons)

1

Yes


2

No


B_Q12c

During the last 12 months, have you attended any organized sessions for on-the-job training or training by supervisors or co-workers?

Non-formal learning activities (distance education, on-the-job courses, seminars, other private lessons)

1

Yes


2

No


B_Q12e

During the last 12 months, have you participated in seminars or workshops?

Non-formal learning activities (distance education, on-the-job courses, seminars, other private lessons)

1

Yes


2

No


B_Q12g

During the last 12 months, have you participated in courses or private lessons, not already reported?

Non-formal learning activities (distance education, on-the-job courses, seminars, other private lessons)

1

Yes


2

No


[B_Q26a]

[TU-EN-Question-B_Q26a-1]



In the last 12 months, were there more learning activities you wanted to participate in but did not? Include both learning activities that lead to formal degrees and other organized learning activities.



[TU-EN-Question-B_Q26a-2]



In the last 12 months, were there any learning activities you wanted to participate in but did not? Include both learning activities that lead to formal degrees and other organized learning activities.

More/any learning activities, wanted, but could not participate in; reasons for non-participation,

1

Yes


2

No


[B_Q26b]

Which of the following reasons prevented you from participating in education and training? Please indicate the most important reason.

More/any learning activities, wanted, but could not participate in; reasons for non-participation,

1

I did not have the prerequisites


2

Education or training was too expensive/I could not afford it


3

Lack of employer support


4

I was too busy at work


5

The course or program was offered at an inconvenient time


6

I did not have time because of child care or family responsibilities


7

Something unexpected came up that prevented me from taking education or training


8

Other


[B_R27aUSX]

During the past 12 months, did you take any classes or have a tutor ...


[B_Q27aUSX]

to improve your basic reading, writing, and math skills?

Basic education courses in the last 12 months (reading/writing/math, GED, some other adult education)

1

Yes


2

No


[B_Q27bUSX]

to prepare to take the General Educational Development test, or GED?

Basic education courses in the last 12 months (reading/writing/math, GED, some other adult education)

1

Yes


2

No


[B_Q27cUSX]

in some other high school equivalency program or adult high school program?

Basic education courses in the last 12 months (reading/writing/math, GED, some other adult education)

1

Yes


2

No


[B_Q29aUSX]

During the past 12 months, were you in a formal apprenticeship program leading to journeyman status in a skilled trade or craft?

Formal apprenticeship in the last 12 months

1

Yes


2

No




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