The Student Resilience Survey (SRS) is a research-validated tool designed to measure the protective factors that help young people thrive, even when facing adversity. Developed from leading international frameworks, it captures a wide range of influences on student wellbeing from individual skills like empathy and problem-solving to external supports such as family connections, school engagement, and community belonging.
What the SRS Measures
Individual strengths: Self-esteem, empathy, communication, problem-solving, aspirations
Family Support: Warmth, structure, and positive home environments
School and Community Connections: Feeling valued by peers, teachers, and the wider community
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Questionnaire / Scales
40
Sun and Stewart
1.1. At home, there is an adult who is interested in my school work
2.1. At home, there is an adult who believes that I will be a success
3.1. At home, there is an adult who wants me to do my best
4.1. At home, there is an adult who listens to me when I have something to say
5.1. At school, there is an adult who really cares about me
6.1. At school, there is an adult who tells me when I do a good job
7.1. At school, there is an adult who listens to me when I have something to say
8.1. At school, there is an adult who believes that I will be a success
9.1. Away from school, there is an adult who really cares about me
10.1. Away from school, there is an adult who tells me when I do a good job
11.1. Away from school, there is an adult who believes that I will be a success
12.1. Away from school, there is an adult who I trust
13.1. I do things at home that make a difference (i.e. I make things better)
14.1. I help my family make decisions
15.1. At school, I help decide things like class activities or rules
16.1. I do things at my school that make a difference (i.e. make things better)
17.1. I am a member of a club, sports team, church group, or other group
18.1. I take lessons in music, art, sports, or another hobby
19.1. Are there students at your school who would choose you on their team at school
20.1. Are there students at your school who would explain the rules of a game if you didn't understand them
21.1. Are there students at your school who would invite you to their home
22.1. Are there students at your school who would share things with you
23.1. Are there students at your school who would help you if you hurt yourself
24.1. Are there students at your school who would miss you if you weren't at school
25.1. Are there students at your school who would make you feel better if something is bothering you
26.1. Are there students at your school who would pick you for a partner
27.1. Are there students at your school who would help you if other students are being mean to you
28.1. Are there students at your school who would tell you that you are their friend
29.1. Are there students at your school who would ask you to join in when you are all alone
30.1. Are there students at your school who would tell you secrets
31.1. I help other people
32.1. I enjoy working with other students
33.1. I stand up for myself
34.1. I can work out my problems
35.1. I can do most things if I try
36.1. There are many things that I do well
37.1. I feel bad when someone gets their feelings hurt
38.1. I try to understand what other people feel
39.1. I have goals and plans for the future
40.1. I think I will be successful when I grow up
