CONNECTIONS OUTDOOR SCHOOL STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE 2009
First Name
Last Name
Gender Male Female
Date of Birth Day Month Year
School
Grade
Ethnocultural Background
1. People’s jobs are more important than the environment. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
2. I shouldn't have to treat people I don’t like with respect. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
3. A person can learn to be a leader. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
4. The way that we interact with the environment in Canada affects other countries. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
5. When I see myself in the mirror, I think that I am about the right weight. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
6. It is important for immigrants to learn to dress and act like Canadians. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
7. A good leader gets the job done, even if other people in the group don’t like it. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
8. A group can accomplish more if someone takes charge and tells people what to do. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
9. Canadians use less energy than people in most other countries. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
10. I have good ideas. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
11. If we get involved, young people can help to stop the destruction of the environment. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
12. I know how to stop people from making racist comments without getting into a fight. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
13. I stand up for my beliefs. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
14. In order to survive, humans must control nature. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
15. I'm usually pretty good at figuring out what someone is like just by knowing their cultural, ethnic, or religious background. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
16. There is too much discrimination against Native people. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
17. I am good at making decisions. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
18. I would like to learn about respecting the environment from other cultures. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
19. Leadership means getting other people to agree with your point of view. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
20. I would still be friends with someone if they told me they were gay or lesbian. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
21. People of all shapes and sizes can be beautiful. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
22. Some ethnic jokes are quite funny. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
23. I can learn a lot from people who are different from me. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
24. I wish I looked more like the girls/guys in magazines and on tv. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
25. The environment is my responsibility. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
26. I have friends at school whose ethnic background is different from my own. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
27. When I say what I think or how I feel, other kids usually listen. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
28. Prejudice, discrimination, and racism are different words for the same thing. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
29. Gays and lesbians should keep their sexual orientation to themselves. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
30. There’s not much I can do to preserve the environment. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
31. Religion plays a bigger role in some cultures than in others. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
32. A good leader can set aside his or her own opinions to help the group achieve its goal. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
33. There’s not much I can do to change things at my school. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
34. You shouldn't have to change your lifestyle for the sake of the environment. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
35. There is too much discrimination against immigrants. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
36. I can laugh at myself. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
37. I can help make my school a better place for kids from ethnic minority backgrounds. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
38. I would stop hanging around with someone if they picked on people who they thought were gay or lesbian. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
39. I would consider getting plastic surgery to change the way I look. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
In the past WEEK, how often have you…
40. Thrown newspapers or magazines in the garbage? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
41. Recycled things, such as cans or bottles? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
42. Put on a sweater instead of turning up the heat? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
43. Decided not to buy something because of unnecessary packaging? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
44. Decided to walk, cycle, or take public transit rather than driving in a car? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
45. Bought (or got your parents to buy) food that was locally grown? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
In the past MONTH, how often have you…
46. Asked someone to tell you about their religion or culture? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
47. Volunteered to do something extra to help out at your school? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
48. Told a joke about a particular ethnic or other group? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
49. Participated in an event or activity that helped you learn more about another culture or religion? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
50. Taken the lead in a group project at school? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
51. Heard a comment about a particular ethnic or other group that made you feel uncomfortable? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
52. Worked with others to successfully complete a task? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
53. Asked someone to stop making a negative comment about a particular ethnic or other group? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
54. Participated in any activities intended to promote diversity or stop racism at your school? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
55. Said what you think or feel and got your friends or classmates to listen? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
56. Explained to someone why they shouldn't stereotype people from a particular ethnic or other group? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
57. Stood up for someone who was the target of a joke or comment based on their belonging to a particular ethnic or other group? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
58. Helped others resolve a conflict or reach a compromise? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
59. Made fun of someone because of the way he or she looks? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
60. Participated in any activities at school intended to protect the environment? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
61. Used a derogatory word to describe someone from a particular group? Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Always
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