Table 3 Summary of the newly developed sub-scales of the KINDLR in a South African context
New sub-scales | Item number | Item description | Item’s original sub-scale |
|---|---|---|---|
Positive everyday functioning | 12 21 22 33 43 | My child had lots of good ideas My child easily coped with schoolwork My child enjoyed the school lessons My child was alert and able to concentrate well My child succeeded at everything he set out to do | Self-esteem Everyday functioning at school Everyday functioning at school Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR |
Negative affect emotional well-being | 6 7 8 15 16 20 25 28 31 34 36 39 44 45 46 | My child didn’t feel much like doing anything My child felt alone My child felt scared or unsure of itself We quarrelled at home My child felt that I was bossing him around My child felt different from other children My child was moody and whined a lot My child felt under pressure My child kept bursting into tears My child was easily distracted and absent- minded Had to give my child a telling-off My child was nervous and fidgety My child became dissatisfied easily My child cried bitterly My child lost his temper quickly | Emotional well-being Emotional well-being Emotional well-being Family Family Friends Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR |
Physical well-being | 1 2 3 41 | My child felt ill My child had a headache or tummy-ache My child was tired and worn-out My child complained of being in pain | Physical well-being Physical well-being Physical well-being Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR |
Positive affect emotional well-being | 4 5 13 14 26 30 32 37 40 42 | My child felt strong and full of energy My child had fun and laughed a lot My child got on well with us as parents My child felt fine at home My child had a healthy appetite My child romped around and was very active My child was cheerful and in a good mood I praised my child My child was lively and energetic My child was sociable and out- going | Physical well-being Physical well-being Family Family Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR |
Self-esteem | 9 10 11 | My child was proud of himself My child felt on top of the world My child felt pleased with himself | Self-esteem Self-esteem Self-esteem |
Friends | 17 18 19 27 35 | My child did things together with friends My child was liked by other kids My child got along well with his friends I managed to show patience and understanding towards my child My child enjoyed being with other children | Friends Friends Friends Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR |
Negative everyday functioning | 23 24 | My child worried about his future My child was afraid of bad marks or grades | Everyday functioning at school Everyday functioning at school |
Items that did not load on any sub-scale | |||
29 38 | My child slept soundly My child had problems with teachers, kindergarten staff or other child-minders | Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR Additional item of the Kiddy-KINDLR |