Changes in Life

Measure Overview

Surveys changes to life given the COVID-19 pandemic.

Measure Information

Prompt: Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, what has changed for you? [check all that apply]

  • Increased workload or work responsibilities (1)
  • Decreased workload or work responsibilities (2)
  • Disruptions to work (e.g., childcare needs in home, helping child with schoolwork, caring for family members) (3)
  • Lack of equipment or resources (e.g., computers or wifi) to work efficiently and effectively (4)
  • Difficulties concentrating (5)
  • Disruption of communication and connection with colleagues (“Zoomed out”) (6)
  • Increased free time (7)
  • Increased productivity (8)
  • Increased financial stress (9)
  • Increased overall stress (10)
  • Increased racial discrimination (11)
  • Strengthened relationships with others (12)
  • More flexibility in schedule (13)
  • Separated from family and friends (Quarantining alone) (14)
  • Other (please specify) ________________ (15)

 

  • Faculty/Mentor
  • Student/Mentee

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Each item measures different changes to life individually and should not be used to calculate a mean scale score.

This measure was developed by an NRMN Phase II working group in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It therefore does not have any published evidence of validity.