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The. Middle Years Development Instrument. A self-report questionnaire completed by children in Grade 4 and Grade 7 measuring areas of development strongly linked to well-being, health and academic achievement. Adolescence. Early Childhood. Middle Childhood. Birth. TIMELINE OF DEVELOPMENT.
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The Middle Years DevelopmentInstrument
A self-report questionnaire completed by children in Grade 4 and Grade 7 measuring areas of development strongly linked to well-being, health and academic achievement.
Adolescence Early Childhood Middle Childhood Birth TIMELINE OF DEVELOPMENT
compared to Population-based Health Survey Population-based Health Survey Early Years(Kindergarten) Middle Years (Gr 4 & Gr 7) Teacher Report Child Self Report Measures developmental progress Measures developmental assets
MDI Focus Development of the “Whole Child” Perspectives of children Relationships are seen as central Multiple contexts
Upholding the Rights of the Child Article 12: Children have a right to give their opinion and be listened to by the adults around them
1 Social and Emotional Development Use of After- School Time 5 Dimensions of the MDI 2 4 Connectedness Physical Health & Well-Being 5 3 School Experiences
Well-Being Indicators Optimism Self-esteem Happiness Overall Health Absence of Sadness
Supportive Adult Relationships Positive Peer Relationships Key Assets Proper Nutrition and Sleep Positive School Experiences Participation in After- School Activities
2009/10 MDI Participation 3,032
2010/11 MDI Participation 3,032 2,000
2011/12 MDI Participation 3,032 2,000 1,642
2012/13 MDI Participation 3,032 2,000 1,642 9,913
2013/14 MDI Participation 3,032 2,000 1,642 9,913 7,122
2013/14 MDI Participation 3,032 2,000 1,642 9,913 7,122 Total to date: 23,709 18,400 Gr. 4 students 5,309Gr 7 students
2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 MDI Participation 3,032 2,000 1,642 9,913 7,122 23 SD Total to date: 23 SD Gr. 4 MDI 7 SDGr 4 & 7 MDI
Gr. 7 Gr. 4 SchoolDistricts SchoolDistricts 09/10 1 0 3,032 10/11 2 0 2,000 11/12 7 0 1,642 12/13 15 (7,113) 1 (2,800) 9,913 7,122 13/14 13 (4,613) 6 (2,509)
MDI Well-Being Index Dimensions of Well-Being: Optimism Happiness Self-esteem General health Sadness (reverse-scored) 27% Low Well-Being 51% Thriving 23% Medium Well-Being
MDI Assets Index After School Activities Adult Relationships Peer Relationships Nutrition and Sleep
Child and Adolescent Pathways to Well-Being in Adulthood:A 32-Year Longitudinal Study CHILD SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS ADOLESCENT SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS ADULT WELL-BEING