Group questionnaire

You’ve been part of TIPOVEJ - Šola za Lajf - PKP. Your voice counts! Please answer a few questions. Thanks!

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We want to know how YOU think it went. It’s important to us that you’ve had the chance to participate and make an impact. Through this survey, we’ll find out if that has been the case, or if there are things we need to improve.

Your answers are completely anonymous. No one will be able to see what you have answered.

Also keep this in mind when you answer:
- Read the questions carefully.
- If you feel unsure – klick the “?” symbol and/or ask the staff!
- Answer honestly with what you personally think!

How many group-questionnaires have you filled out, this one included?

In what way did you participate in the group?

I have been involved and came up with the idea that led to the group being started.

Answer “Yes” if you, by yourself or together with some friends, came up with the idea/proposal that made you start the group. Answer “No” if it was someone else that came up with the idea/proposal that made you start the group.

I took part in the planning process.

Answer “Yes” if you took part in discussions about how things should be done, who should do what and similar questions. Answer “No” if you did not take part in the planning process.

I took part in applying for money.

Answer “Yes“ if you took part in applying for money in order to finance your ideas/suggestions. It´s ok if you didn´t write it yourself, but was involved in the discussion about what to write. Answer “No” if it was others that saw to that your ideas got financed.

I took part in preparations.

Answer “Yes” if you have prepared food, equipment or facilities or if you have taken part in any other form of practical preparations. Answer “No” if others did all the practical preparations.

I participated and took responsibility when we carried out our activity

You should answer “Yes” if you’ve helped manage something during an activity. For example, you may have worked in a café or led a meeting. You should answer “No” if you haven’t had any specific responsibility during activities.

I took part in evaluation.

Answer “Yes” if you have been taking part in discussions on how things turned out about what went well, what did not and why. Answer “No” if you have not been involved in such discussions.

How many members have you been in your group?

How do you think it is when you meet?

The atmosphere is good.

Good atmosphere means that everyone involved are nice to each other and get along without fighting.

I can be myself

Being oneself means that you feel respected for who you are and that you don´t have to be different or think differently from when you are by yourself.

I contribute with ideas and suggestions

It is important that everyone contributes with their knowledge and experiences to the project/group. We think that everyone, if they get the right support and encouragement, has ideas that can make things better.

The others take me, my thoughts, feelings and ideas seriously.

To be taken seriously means that you feel that others really listen to what you have to say, try to understand what you mean and interpret it positively. No one should feel that his or her feelings and opinions do not count, are forgotten or get laughed at.

When we make decisions or do something together everyone’s opinion is equally important.

For a group to function well it is important that some young people or youth workers do not count for more, that you listen to everyone and decide/do what you consider best, regardless of who said it. This is what is called democracy.

I have learned things while participating in our group.

We think things become more enjoyable if you feel that you learn things and get new experiences while you are doing them. You might, for example, have become better at cooperating, taking responsibility or talking in front of a group.

Taking part has made me better at:

(Note! You can check multiple options)

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You have become better at doing what you are suppose to, to do the most important first and not blame others if something goes wrong.

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You have become better at understanding how things are linked together and to see things in different ways.

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You have become better at coming up with own suggestions or ideas. It can be when you are doing things on your own or together with others.

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You have become better at thinking through how, when and by whom things should be done for it to be as good as possible. It can be when you are doing things on your own or together with others.

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You have become better to listen when you do things together with others and for example compromise so that everybody feel that they are a part of what you do or decide together.

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You have become better at solving situations when you or others don´t agree.

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You have become better at helping others by for example encouraging and explaining how things can be done.

Taking part has made me:

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You think less about what others might think/feel about what you say and do and/or have become less self-critical. You might for example have become better at speaking your mind if someone is saying or doing something that you think is wrong.

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You have become better at understanding why you think, feel and act the way you do and not letting stress or other feelings affect your behavior.

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You dare for example to do things or take part in activities that you didn´t dare before.

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You worry less about things like for example how things are going at school and you feel more relaxed.

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For example, it is easier for you to see good things in others and/or you have a more positive outlook on your own future.

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You have less opinions about people that you don´t know

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You have started to care more about things like environmental issues or different kinds of injustice.

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Self-discipline is about doing what you know is right or important, even when you don’t feel like it. It helps you stay focused on your goals and build good habits for the future.

I have also become better at the following things:

For example, speaking in front of others, searching for information online, operating a mixing board, cooking…

(For example speaking in front of others, searching for information online, operating a mixing desk, cooking…)

Have you had contact with youth worker(s) whose job is to support the group?

Me, my thoughts, feelings and ideas are taken seriously by the youth workers.

To be taken seriously by youth workers means that you feel that they really listen to what you have to say, try to understand what you mean and interpret it positively. No one should feel that his or her feelings and opinions do not count, are forgotten or get laughed at.

The youth workers are good at supporting us (young persons) without taking over.

Youth workers job is not to fix things for young people but to support young people so that they can do things by themselves. Of course, young persons' might need help with, for example, transportation. However, it is important that everybody gets to try by themselves, and that they feel that youth workers trust them.

It is us, young people, and our ideas that determine how things turn out.

We think it is important that it is the ideas and thoughts of young people, and not those of youth workers, that determine how things will turn out. Partly because activities get better and partly because you learn a lot more if it is your own ideas, and not someone else’s, that you´re trying to realize.

We young people have had to take responsibility for making the group function.

We think it is important that the young persons feel that it is their responsibility if the group/activity should function/take place or not – this is what makes you take yourself and what you do seriously and to learn something from it.

The youth workers have spoken to me about what I have learned through participating in our group.

We think it is important to talk about what you have learned. If you do not, you might not realize/see what you have gotten better at.

Finally, some questions about you

These questions are included because it is important to us that everyone has the same opportunities and is treated equally regardless of, for example, age, gender, background, or disability. Depending on how you respond, we will be able to see whether the activities are experienced in the same way by, for example, boys and girls. If there are differences, we want to know so that we can do something about them. These questions also make it possible for us to see who we are reaching and who we might not be reaching.

Gender?

We want to know if we are reaching young people of all genders and if everyone is getting the same opportunities and treatment regardless of their gender, gender identity, or gender expression.

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Non-binary / Other gender identity means that you don´t define yourself as female or male.

Which year were you born?

We want to know if everyone is getting the same opportunities and treatment, regardless of how old they are.

Occupation?

We want to know if everyone is getting the same opportunities and treatment, regardless of their occupation, or lack of occupation.

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We want to know if everyone is getting the same opportunities and treatment, regardless of background.

Do you have some kind of disability?

We want to know if everyone is getting the same opportunities and treatment, regardless of background.

(A doctor/school has recognised that you have, for example, a hearing impairment, ADHD or dyslexia.)

Here you can write a short note if there’s anything we’ve missed to ask about that you think is important regarding your group.

If you have any other thoughts about your group or this questionnaire you are welcome to send us an e-mail at: info@keks.se Please write “Group questionnaire” in the header.