EPOCH Measure of Adolescent Well-being


The EPOCH Measure of Adolescent Well-being follows the EPOCH definition of wellbeing as an amalgam of five: engagement, perseverance, optimism, connectedness, and happiness. Students complete this 20-item survey by responding on a 5-point Likert scale to statements such as “I feel happy . . . In uncertain times, I expect the best . . . I am a hard worker” (Kern). This measurement has been tested with adolescents of different socioeconomic situations across Australia and the United States, including juvenile offenders, students, and patients in hospitals. It requires a citation for any publication, and completion of a registration form on Kern’s website (linked below) for use.
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20 questions |
No online programs to assist in administering or scoring |
Suggestions for Further Research
Kern, P. (n.d.). Questionnaires. www.peggykern.org/questionnaires.html
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