Canada Health Survey (CHS) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
1978
No questionnaire available
Ontario Child Health Study- Youth 12-13 (self-complete on laptop) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Occasional
1983, 1987, 2000-2001, 2014
GEN_Q01First, we would like to ask you some questions about your health, how you feel, and activities you do in your free time. In general, would you say your health is...?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
FBC_Q24Please select the response that best describes you now, or in the past six months. I am unhappy, sad or depressed.
1: Never or not true 2: Sometimes or somewhat true 3: Often or very true
FBC_Q26Please select the response that best describes you now, or in the past six months. I am not as happy as other children.
1: Never or not true 2: Sometimes or somewhat true 3: Often or very true
ASC_Q02B Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I feel like I belong at my school.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Disagree 5: Strongly disagree
ASC_Q02C Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I am happy to be at my school.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Disagree 5: Strongly disagree
ASC_Q02E Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I feel safe in my school.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Disagree 5: Strongly disagree
General Social Survey - Family (GSS) - 2017 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 5 years
1984, 1990, 1995, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2017
SRH_R110 The following set of questions asks about your day-to-day health. SRH_Q110 In general, would you say your health is...?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor 8: RF 9: DK
SRH_Q115 In general, would you say your mental health is...?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor 8: RF 9: DK
SLM_Q01 Using a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
0 Very dissatisfied 1 I 2 I 3 I 4 I 5 I 6 I 7 I 8 I 9 V 10 Very satisfied Min = 0; Max = 10
General Social Survey - Health (GSS) - 1991 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
Every 5 years
1985, 1991
E27Would you describe yourself as usually...
1 Happy and interested in life?2 Somewhat happy?3 Somewhat unhappy?4 Very unhappy?5 No opinion
P1. Here is a list that describes some of the ways people feel at different times. During the past few weeks, how often have you felt...b) Very lonely or remote from other people?
04. Often05. Sometimes06. Never
P1. Here is a list that describes some of the ways people feel at different times. During the past few weeks, how often have you felt...d) Depressed or very unhappy?
10. Often11. Sometimes12. Never
N2. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with ...a) Your health?
01. Satisfied [Is that (02) somewhat or (03) very?]04. Dissatisfied [Is that (05) somewhat or (06) very?]07. No opinion
N2. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with ...b) Your job or main activity?
08. Satisfied [Is that (09) somewhat or (10) very?]11. Dissatisfied [Is that (12) somewhat or (13) very?]14. No opinion
N2. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with ...c) Your life in general?
15. Satisfied [Is that (16) somewhat or (17) very?]18. Dissatisfied [Is that (19) somewhat or (20) very?]21. No opinion
Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 5 years
1986, 1991, 2001, 2006, 2012, 2017
EEX_R25 Because of your condition EEX_Q25BB. did you feel left out of things at school
GH_R05 Now, some questions about your health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being.
1: excellent 2: very good 3: good 4: fair 5: poor
GH_Q05 In general, would you say your health is
1: excellent 2: very good 3: good 4: fair 5: poor
GH_Q10 Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
01: 0 Very dissatisfied 02: 1 03: 2 04: 3 05: 4 06: 5 07: 6 08: 7 09: 8 10: 9 11: 10 Very satisfied
GH_Q15 In general, would you say your mental health is
1: excellent 2: very good 3: good 4: fair 5: poor
General Social Survey - Time Use (GSS) - 2015 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 5 years
1986, 1992, 1998, 2005, 2010, 2014pilot, 2015-2016
SLM_Q01 Using a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
0 Very dissatisfied 1 I 2 I 3 I 4 I 5 I 6 I 7 I 8 I 9 V 10 Very satisfied Min = 0; Max = 10
SRH_R110The following set of questions asks about your day-to-day health. SRH_Q110 In general, would you say your health is...?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor 8: RF 9: DK
SRH_Q115 In general, would you say your mental health is...?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor 8: RF 9: DK
General Social Survey - Canadians' Safety (GSS) - 2019 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 5 years
1988, 1993, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2013pilot, 2014, 2014
SLM_Q01 Using a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 means 'Very dissatisfied' and 10 means 'Very satisfied', how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
00: 0 - very dissatisfied 01: 1 02: 2 03: 3 04: 4 05: 5 06: 6 07: 7 08: 8 09: 9 10: 10 - very satisfied
SRH_R110 The following question is about health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being. SRH_Q110 In general, how is your health? Would you say:
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
SRH_Q115 In general, how is your mental health? Would you say:
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
SBL_Q100 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community? Is it:
1: Very strong 2: Somewhat strong 3: Somewhat weak 4: Very weak 5: No opinion
TIP_Q10Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means 'Cannot be trusted at all' and 5 means 'Can be trusted a lot', what is your level of trust in each of the following groups of people? a. People in your family
1: Cannot be trusted at all 2: ... 3: ... 4: ... 5: Can be trusted a lot
TIP_Q15 B. People in your neighbourhood
1: Cannot be trusted at all 2: ... 3: ... 4: ... 5: Can be trusted a lot
Aboriginal Peoples Survey Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 5 years
1991, 2001, 2006, 2012, 2017
HOU_Q05How would you rate your level of satisfaction with your housing conditions? Would you say you are...?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied 8: RF 9: DK
SB_Q20I have a deep sense of belonging to my [First Nations/Métis/Inuit/Aboriginal] group.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Disagree 5: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
SB_Q25I have a deep sense of belonging to Canada.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Disagree 5: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
JS_Q05How would you rate your level of satisfaction with your [business/job]? Would you say that you are...?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied 8: RF 9: DK
National Population Health Survey: Household Component, Longitudinal (NPHS) – 2010-2011 ◇ Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
Every 2 years
1994-1995, 1996-1997, 1998-1999, 2000-2001, 2002-2003, 2004-2005, 2006-2007, 2008-2009, 2010-2011
GH_Q4 How satisfied are you with your life in general? Would you say you are:
1. ... very satisfied?2. ... satisfied?3. ... neither satisfied nor dissatisfied?4. ... dissatisfied?5. ... very dissatisfied?DK, RF
HS_Q25Would you describe [yourself/FNAME] as being usually:
1. ... happy and interested in life?2. ... somewhat happy?3. ... somewhat unhappy?4. ... unhappy with little interest in life?5. ... so unhappy that life is not worthwhile?DK, RF
ST_Q413How satisfied are you with your job?
1. Very satisfied 2. Somewhat satisfied 3. Not too satisfied 4. Not at all satisfied DK, RF
ST_Q505On the whole you are satisfied with yourself.
1. Strongly agree 2. Agree 3. Neither agree nor disagree 4. Disagree 5. Strongly disagree DK, RF
National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY) -2008 (Youth Questionnaire version) ◇ Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
Every 2 years
1994-1995, 1996-1997, 1998-1999, 2000-2001, 2002-2003, 2004-2005, 2006-2007, 2008-2009
C1 How often have you felt or behaved this way during the past week (7 days)? h. I was happy.
5. Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day)6. Some or little of the time (1 to 2 days)7. Occasionally or a moderate amount of the time (3 to 4 days)8. Most or all of the time (5 to 7 days)
C1 How often have you felt or behaved this way during the past week (7 days)?i. I felt lonely.
1. Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day)2. Some or little of the time (1 to 2 days)3. Occasionally or a moderate amount of the time (3 to 4 days)4. Most or all of the time (5 to 7 days)
C1 How often have you felt or behaved this way during the past week (7 days)?j. I enjoyed life.
5. Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day)6. Some or little of the time (1 to 2 days)7. Occasionally or a moderate amount of the time (3 to 4 days)8. Most or all of the time (5 to 7 days)
C3 In general, I am happy with how things are for me in my life now.
1. Strongly disagree2. Disagree3. Agree4. Strongly agree
National Population Health Survey: North Component (NPHS) ◇ Description ]
Inactive
Every 2 years
1994-1995, 1996, 1998-1999
The North component was both cross-sectional and longitudinal in nature.No questionnaire available.
National Population Health Survey: Health Institutions Component, Longitudinal (NPHS) ◇ Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
Every 2 years
1994-1995, 1996-1997, 1998-1999, 2000-2001, 2002-2003
E27. Would you describe yourself (. . .) as being usually:
1 … happy and interested in life? 2 … somewhat happy? 3 … somewhat unhappy? 4 … unhappy with little interest in life? 5 … so unhappy that life is not worthwhile?
EE27. Would you describe yourself ( . . .) as being usually:
1 … happy and interested in life? 2 … somewhat happy? 3 … somewhat unhappy? 4 … unhappy with little interest in life? 5 … so unhappy that life is not worthwhile?
National Population Health Survey: Household Component, Cross-sectional (NPHS) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
Every 2 years
1994-1995, 1996-1997, 1998-1999
HS-Q25 Would you describe %yourself/FNAME% as being usually:
1 Happy and interested in life? 2 Somewhat happy? 3 Somewhat unhappy? 4 Unhappy with little interest in life? 5 So unhappy that life is not worthwhile?
H06-INT1This part of the survey deals with various aspects of %your/FNAME’s% health. I’ll be asking about such things as physical activity, social relationships and health status. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being. GH-Q1 I’ll start with a few questions concerning %your/FNAME’s% health in general. In general, would you say %your/FNAME’s% health is:
1 Excellent? 2 Very good? 3 Good? 4 Fair? 5 Poor?
Hospital Morbidity Database (HMDB) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
Annual
1996
No questionnaire available
Census of Population – 2A-L.1 2019 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 5 years
1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, May2014, Oct2014, 2016, 2019
Health The following question is about the general health status of members of this household. 18. In general, would you say this person’s health is: Health means not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being.
Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor
General Social Survey - Caregiving and Care Receiving (GSS) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 5 years
1996, 2002, 2007, 2011pilot, 2012, 2017pilot, 2018
LSR_Q110 Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
00: 0 - Very dissatisfied 01: 1 02: 2 03: 3 04: 4 05: 5 06: 6 07: 7 08: 8 09: 9 10: 10 - Very satisfied
EMO_Q10 Would you describe yourself as being usually
1: happy and interested in life 2: somewhat happy 3: somewhat unhappy 4: unhappy with little interest in life 5: so unhappy that life is not worthwhile
FLG_Q330For each of the following six questions, please indicate whether the statement describes your feelings, using the categories: yes, more or less, or no. c. There are many people I can trust completely.
1: Yes 2: More or less 3: No
General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating (GSS GVP) - 2018 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 5 years
1997, 2000, 2004 follow up of 2000, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2018 pilot, 2018
SLM_Q01 Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
00: 0 Very dissatisfied 01: 1 02: 2 03: 3 04: 4 05: 5 06: 6 07: 7 08: 8 09: 9 10: 10 Very satisfied
Communities Survey – 2005 (Child version) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
Annual
1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005
How often would you say that ^INFO.FNAME BEH_Q26 ... Seems to be unhappy or sad?
01 Never or not true 02 Sometimes 03 Somewhat true 04 Often 05 Very True
BEH_Q32 ... Is not as happy as other children?
01 Never or not true 02 Sometimes 03 Somewhat true 04 Often 05 Very True
Communities Survey – 2005 (Adult version) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
Annual
1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005
The next set of statements describes feelings or behaviours. For each one, please tell me how often you felt or behaved this way during the past week. HLA2_Q12H I was happy.
1. Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day)2. Some or a little of the time (1-2 days)3. Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days)4. Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
HLA2_Q12I I felt lonely.
1. Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day)2. Some or a little of the time (1-2 days)3. Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days)4. Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
HLA2_Q12J I enjoyed life.
1. Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day)2. Some or a little of the time (1-2 days)3. Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4 days)4. Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
SAF2_Q2C Do you feel that you live in a close knit community?
SUP2_R1 The following statements are about relationships and the support which you get from others SUP2_Q1B ...I have family and friends who help me feel safe, secure and happy.
1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Agree4. Strongly Agree
SUP2_Q1D ...There is someone I trust whom I would turn to for advice if I were having problems.
1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Agree4. Strongly Agree
SUP2_Q1E ...There is no one I feel comfortable talking about problems with.
1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Agree4. Strongly Agree
SUP2_Q1F ...I lack a feeling of closeness with another person.
1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Agree4. Strongly Agree
SUP2_Q1H ...I feel part of a group of people who share my attitudes and beliefs.
1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Agree4. Strongly Agree
SUP2_Q1I ...There is no one who shares my interests and concerns.
1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Agree4. Strongly Agree
Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) - 2017 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 2 years
1999, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017
JOB_Q55 I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
1: Strongly agree 2: Somewhat agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Somewhat disagree 5: Strongly disagree 7: Not applicable 9: DK
JOB_Q75 Overall, I feel valued at work.
1: Strongly agree 2: Somewhat agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Somewhat disagree 5: Strongly disagree 7: Not applicable 9: DK
JOB_Q80 I am proud of the work that I do.
1: Strongly agree 2: Somewhat agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Somewhat disagree 5: Strongly disagree 7: Not applicable 9: DK
JOB_Q105 Overall, I like my job.
1: Strongly agree 2: Somewhat agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Somewhat disagree 5: Strongly disagree 7: Not applicable 9: DK
MIS_Q40 I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive. ·
1: Strongly agree 2: Somewhat agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Somewhat disagree 5: Strongly disagree 7: Not applicable 9: DK
ORG_Q70 I am satisfied with my department or agency.
1: Strongly agree 2: Somewhat agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Somewhat disagree 5: Strongly disagree 7: Not applicable 9: DK
SWB_Q10 Overall, my level of work-related stress is
1: very low 2: low 3: moderate 4: high 5: very high 7: Not applicable 9: DK
General Social Survey - Access to and Use of Information Communication Technology (GSS) - 2000 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2000
M26 Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can never be too careful?
1. Most people can be trusted 2. Can't be too careful x. Don't know r. Refused
Youth in Transition Survey, 15 year-olds (Reading Cohort) (YITS) – 2000 (student version) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2000
A9 How do you feel about the following this year? a) I feel proud to be part of my school.
1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
b) I am treated with as much respect as other students in my class.
1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
o) I have friends at school whom I can talk to about personal things.
1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
D1 How do you feel about the following statements concerning the support you get from others?
1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
b) I have family and friends who help me feel safe, secure, and happy.
1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
c) There is someone I trust whom I would turn to for advice if I were having problems.
1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
d) There is no one I feel comfortable talking about problems with.
1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
e) There is no one I feel close to.
1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
I1 How do you feel about the following? There are no right or wrong answers. a) I feel I am a person of worth, at least on an equal basis with others.
1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
b) I feel I have a number of good qualities.
1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada (LSIC) - Wave 3 - 2005 ◇ Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
Occasional
2001, 2003, 2005
PS_Q06 In terms of your quality of life, that is, things like safety, freedom, pollution, etc., how do you consider “your/ you and your family's” situation compared to the last interview? Would you say …?
Better About the same Worse Refused Don’t know
PS_Q07 Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “Very dissatisfied” and 5 means “Very satisfied”, how would you rate your level of satisfaction with your life in Canada?
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied Satisfied Very satisfied RefusedDon’t know
PS_Q08 Since your last interview, would you say, in general, that this level of satisfaction with your life in Canada is …?
Higher About the same Lower Refused Don’t know
PS_Q09 Since your last interview, would you say, in general, that your level of satisfaction with the experiences of your “child/children” in Canada is …?
Higher About the same Lower Refused Don’t know
VAS_Q17 Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not strong at all” and 5 is “very strong”, how strong is your sense of belonging to your family?
1 - not strong at all 2 3 4 5 - very strong Refused Don't know
VAS_Q18 Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not strong at all” and 5 is “very strong”, how strong is your sense of belonging to your ethnic or cultural group(s)?
1 - not strong at all 2 3 4 5 - very strong Refused Don't know
VAS_Q19 (Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not strong at all” and 5 is “very strong”,) how strong is your sense of belonging to your city?
1 - not strong at all 2 3 4 5 - very strong Refused Don't know
VAS_Q20 (Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not strong at all” and 5 is “very strong”,) how strong is your sense of belonging to your province?
1 - not strong at all 2 3 4 5 - very strong Refused Don't know
VAS_Q21 (Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not strong at all” and 5 is “very strong”,) how strong is your sense of belonging to Canada?
1 - not strong at all 2 3 4 5 - very strong Refused Don't know
VAS_Q22 (Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not strong at all” and 5 is “very strong”,) how strong is your sense of belonging to North America?
1 - not strong at all 2 3 4 5 - very strong Refused Don't know
Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey (CAFVMHS) - 2018 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Occasional
2002, 2013, 2018
GEN1_Q1 In general, how has the adjustment to civilian life been since you were released from the Canadian Armed Forces?
1: Very difficult 2: Moderately difficult 3: Neither difficult nor easy 4: Moderately easy 5: Very easy 8: RF 9: DK
SCR_R01The next questions are about your well-being and areas of your life that could affect your physical and emotional health. Take your time to think about each question before answering. SCR_Q01 How satisfied are you with your life in general?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied 8: RF 9: DK
WST_Q413 How satisfied were you with your job?
1: Very satisfied 2: Somewhat satisfied 3: Not too satisfied 4: Not at all satisfied 8: RF 9: DK
NC1_Q03 How satisfied are you with your financial situation?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied 8: RF 9: DK
GEN_Q10 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community? Would you say it is...?
1: Very strong 2: Somewhat strong 3: Somewhat weak 4: Very weak 8: RF 9: DK
Ethnic Diversity Survey (EDS) - 2002 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2002
TS_Q010 Now, I would like to ask you some questions about your life in general and how you view other people.The next question uses a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means not satisfied at all and 5 means very satisfied.All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life as a whole these days? Again, 1 means not satisfied at all and 5 means very satisfied.
1. Not satisfied at all 2. 3. 4. 5. Very satisfied 8. Refused 9. Don't know
TS_Q020 Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you cannot be too careful in dealing with people?[The phrase "cannot be too careful in dealing with people" means "you have to be very careful in dealing with people".]
1. People can be trusted 2. You cannot be too careful in dealing with people. 8. Refused 9. Don't know
TS_Q030 (Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means cannot be trusted at all and 5 means can be trusted a lot, how much do you trust each of the following groups of people ...)People in your family?
1. Cannot be trusted at all 2. 3. 4. 5. Can be trusted a lot 8. Refused 9. Don't know
TS_Q040 (Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means cannot be trusted at all and 5 means can be trusted a lot, how much do you trust each of the following groups of people ...)People in your neighbourhood?
1. Cannot be trusted at all 2. 3. 4. 5. Can be trusted a lot 8. Refused 9. Don't know
TS_Q050 (Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means cannot be trusted at all and 5 means can be trusted a lot, how much do you trust each of the following groups of people ...)People that you work with or go to school with?[Includes people with whom the respondent has contact through paid or unpaid (volunteer) work and/or full-time or part-time school attendance.]
1. Not strong at all 2. 3. 4. 5. Very strong 7. Not applicable - does not work or go to school 8. Refused 9. Don't know
AT_Q010 Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is not stong at all and 5 is very strong, how strong is your sense of belonging to...your family?
1. Not strong at all 2. 3. 4. 5. Very strong 8. Refused 9. Don't know
AT_Q020 Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is not stong at all and 5 is very strong, how strong is your sense of belonging to...your ethnic or cultural group(s)?
1. Not strong at all 2. 3. 4. 5. Very strong 8. Refused 9. Don't know
AT_Q030 Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is not stong at all and 5 is very strong, how strong is your sense of belonging to...your town, city or municipality?
1. Not strong at all 2. 3. 4. 5. Very strong 8. Refused 9. Don't know
AT_Q040 Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is not stong at all and 5 is very strong, how strong is your sense of belonging to...your province?
1. Not strong at all 2. 3. 4. 5. Very strong 8. Refused 9. Don't know
AT_Q050 Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is not stong at all and 5 is very strong, how strong is your sense of belonging to...Canada?
1. Not strong at all 2. 3. 4. 5. Very strong 8. Refused 9. Don't know
AT_Q060 Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is not stong at all and 5 is very strong, how strong is your sense of belonging to...North America?
1. Not strong at all 2. 3. 4. 5. Very strong 8. Refused 9. Don't know
Canadian Community Health Survey - Mental Health (CCHS) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Occasional
2002, 2011pilot, 2012
GEN_R01 This survey deals with various aspects of your health. The following questions ask about physical activity, social relationships and health status. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being. GEN_Q01 In general, would you say your health is...?
1. Excellent 2. Very good 3. Good 4. Fair 5. Poor 8. RF 9. DK
GEN_Q02A Compared to one year ago, how would you say your health is now? Is it...?
1. Much better now than 1 year ago 2. Somewhat better now (than 1 year ago) 3. About the same 4. Somewhat worse now (than 1 year ago) 5. Much worse now (than 1 year ago) 8. RF 9. DK
GEN_Q02A_1 How often do you have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep?
1. None of the time 2. A little of the time 3. Some of the time 4. Most of the time 5. All of the time 8. RF 9. DK
GEN_Q02BUsing a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
0. Very dissatisfied 1. | 2. | 3. | 4. | 5. | 6. | 7. | 8. | 9. V 10. Very satisfied 98. RF 99. DK
GEN_Q07 Thinking about the amount of stress in your life, would you say that most days are...?
1. Not at all stressful 2. Not very stressful 3. A bit stressful 4. Quite a bit stressful 5. Extremely stressful 8. RF 9. DK
GEN_Q08 Have you worked at a job or business at any time in the past 12 months?
GEN_Q09 The next question is about your main job or business in the past 12 months. Would you say that most days at work were...?
1. Not at all stressful 2. Not very stressful 3. A bit stressful 4. Quite a bit stressful 5. Extremely stressful 8. RF 9. DK
GEN_Q10 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community? Would you say it is...?
1. Very strong 2. Somewhat strong 3. Somewhat weak 4. Very weak 8. RF 9. DK
PMH_Q03 (In the past month, how often did you feel:) ...satisfied with your life?
1. Every day 2. Almost every day 3. About 2 or 3 times a week 4. About once a week 5. Once or twice 6. Never 8. RF 9. DK
PMH_Q05 (In the past month, how often did you feel:) ...that you belonged to a community (like a social group, your neighbourhood, your city, your school)?
1. Every day 2. Almost every day 3. About 2 or 3 times a week 4. About once a week 5. Once or twice 6. Never 8. RF 9. DK
PMH_Q11(In the past month, how often did you feel:) ...that you had warm and trusting relationships with others?
1. Every day 2. Almost every day 3. About 2 or 3 times a week 4. About once a week 5. Once or twice 6. Never 8. RF 9. DK
SPS_Q06There is a trustworthy person I could turn to for advice if I were having problems.
1. Strongly agree 2. Agree 3. Disagree 4. Strongly disagree 8. RF 9. DK
SPS_Q07I feel part of a group of people who share my attitudes and beliefs.
1. Strongly agree 2. Agree 3. Disagree 4. Strongly disagree 8. RF 9. DK
Joint Canada/United States Survey of Health (JCUSH) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2002
HUI_Q25Would you describe yourself as being usually:
1 … happy and interested in life? 2 … somewhat happy? 3 … somewhat unhappy? 4 … unhappy with little interest in life? 5 … so unhappy that life is not worthwhile? DK R
PAT_QINT1 Earlier, I asked about your use of health care services in the past 12 months. Now I’d like to get your opinion on the quality of the care you received. Overall, how satisfied were you with the way health care services were provided? Were you:
1 … very satisfied? 2 … somewhat satisfied? 3 … neither satisfied nor dissatisfied? 4 … somewhat dissatisfied? 5 … very dissatisfied? DK R
PAT_Q23 (Thinking of this most recent hospital visit:) … how satisfied were you with the way hospital services were provided? Were you:
1 … very satisfied? 2 … somewhat satisfied? 3 … neither satisfied nor dissatisfied? 4 … somewhat dissatisfied? 5 … very dissatisfied? DK R
PAT_Q33 (Thinking of this most recent care from a physician:) … how satisfied were you with the way physician care was provided? Were you:
1 … very satisfied? 2 … somewhat satisfied? 3 … neither satisfied nor dissatisfied? 4 … somewhat dissatisfied? 5 … very dissatisfied? DK R
PAT_Q43 Overall, how satisfied were you with the way community-based care was SAJ1_43 provided? Were you:
1 … very satisfied? 2 … somewhat satisfied? 3 … neither satisfied nor dissatisfied? 4 … somewhat dissatisfied? 5 … very dissatisfied? DK, R
Future to Discover Project (FTD) – 2004-2005 (Manitoba edition) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
Occasional
2003-2004, 2004-2005
A1 Think only about THIS school year. What do you think about the following? m) I have friends at my school whom I can talk to about personal things.
1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
A7 My school is a place where: a) I feel like an outsider (or left out of things). c) I feel like I belong.
1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
H1 How do you feel about the following? There are no right or wrong answers. g) On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.
1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree
General Social Survey - Social Identity (SI) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 5 years
2003, 2008, 2012pilot, 2013
PCT_R10The following questions are about your life in general and how you view other people. PCT_Q10Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you cannot be too careful in dealing with people?
1 Most people can be trusted 2 You cannot be too careful in dealing with people Don’t know Refusal
SLM_Q01Using a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
0 Very dissatisfied 1 I 2 I 3 I 4 I 5 I 6 I 7 I 8 I 9 V 10 Very satisfied (MIN: 0) (MAX: 10) Don’t know Refusal
SBL_Q100How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community? Would you say it is...?
1 Very strong 2 Somewhat strong 3 Somewhat weak 4 Very weak 5 No opinion Don’t know Refusal
SBL_Q200What about (your sense of belonging) to your town or city?
1 Very strong 2 Somewhat strong 3 Somewhat weak 4 Very weak 5 No opinion Don’t know Refusal
SBL_Q300What about (your sense of belonging) to your province?
1 Very strong 2 Somewhat strong 3 Somewhat weak 4 Very weak 5 No opinion Don’t know Refusal
SBL_Q500What about your sense of belonging to Canada?
1 Very strong 2 Somewhat strong 3 Somewhat weak 4 Very weak 5 No opinion Don’t know Refusal
SBL_Q700What about (your sense of belonging) to your country of origin?
1 Very strong 2 Somewhat strong 3 Somewhat weak 4 Very weak 5 No opinion Don’t know Refusal
SBL_Q800How would you describe your sense of belonging to people with the same ethnic or cultural background as you?
1 Very strong 2 Somewhat strong 3 Somewhat weak 4 Very weak 5 No opinion Don’t know Refusal
SBL_Q820What about (your sense of belonging) to people who speak the same first language as you?
1 Very strong 2 Somewhat strong 3 Somewhat weak 4 Very weak 5 No opinion Don’t know Refusal
TIP_Q10Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means ’Cannot be trusted at all’ and 5 means ’Can be trusted a lot’, how much do you trust each of the following groups of people: people in your family?
1 Cannot be trusted at all 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 Can be trusted a lot Don’t know Refusal
TIP_Q15 people in your neighbourhood?
1 Cannot be trusted at all 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 Can be trusted a lot Don’t know Refusal
TIP_Q20 people you work with or go to school with?
1 Cannot be trusted at all 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 Can be trusted a lot Don’t know Refusal
TIP_Q22 people who speak a different language than you?
1 Cannot be trusted at all 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 Can be trusted a lot Don’t know Refusal
TIP_Q25 strangers?
1 Cannot be trusted at all 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 Can be trusted a lot Don’t know Refusal
TNP_Q10Would you say that you trust...?
1 Most of the people in your neighbourhood 2 Many of the people (in your neighbourhood) 3 A few of the people (in your neighbourhood) 4 Nobody (in your neighbourhood) Don’t know Refusal
Ontario Employment Benefits and Support Measures Survey (EBSM) - 2004 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2004
EM_Q30 Considering all aspects of this job, how satisfied (are/were) you? Would you say you (are/were)...? (and other job/program questions)
1 Very satisfied 2 Satisfied 3 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4 Dissatisfied 5 Very dissatisfied DK RF
National Survey of the Work and Health of Nurses (NSWHN) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2005
JS_Q01 On the whole, how satisfied are you with this job?
1. Very satisfied2. Somewhat satisfied3. Somewhat dissatisfied4. Very dissatisfiedDK, RF
International Youth Survey (IYS) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2005-2006
47. How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your neighbourhood?47.11. This is a close-knit neighbourhood where people know each other well.
1. Fully agree2. Somewhat agree3. Somewhat disagree4. Fully disagree
47.12. People in this neighbourhood can be trusted.
1. Fully agree2. Somewhat agree3. Somewhat disagree4. Fully disagree
Aboriginal Children's Survey (ACS) – (form type 01 version) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2006
C1. In general, would you say his/her health is…
Excellent? Very good? Good? Fair? Poor? Don’t know Refused
K1. Please give your answers on the basis of the child's behaviour over the last six months.Is he/she ... ?m. Often unhappy, depressed, or tearful
1. Not True2. Somewhat True3. Certainly True7. Don't know8. Refused
M22. In general, would you say your health is …
Excellent? Very good? Good? Fair? Poor? Don’t know Refused
M24. How would you rate your feelings about:a. your housing conditions?b. your support network, support from family, friend, or others?c. your main job or activity?d. the way you spend your free time?e. your finances?
1. Very satisfied2. Satisfied3. Dissatisfied4. Very dissatisfied7. Don't know8. Refused
Canadian Health Measures Survey (Cycle 5) - Household Questionnaire – 2016-2017 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 2 years
2007-2009, 2009-2011, 2012-2013, 2014-2015, 2016-2017
GEN_R001This survey deals with various aspects of your health. I'll be asking about such things as physical activity, nutrition, environment and health status. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being. GEN_Q005 In general, would you say your health is... ?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor 8: RF 9: DK
GEN_Q010 Compared to one year ago, how would you say your health is now? Is it... ?
1: Much better now than 1 year ago 2: Somewhat better now (than 1 year ago) 3: About the same as 1 year ago 4: Somewhat worse now (than 1 year ago) 5: Much worse now (than 1 year ago) 8: RF 9: DK
GEN_Q015 Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
0 Very dissatisfied 1 I 2 I 3 I 4 I 5 I 6 I 7 I 8 I 9 V 10 Very satisfied Min = 0; Max = 10
GEN_Q020 In general, would you say your mental health is... ?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor 8: RF 9: DK
GEN_Q045 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community? Would you say it is... ?
1: Very strong 2: Somewhat strong 3: Somewhat weak 4: Very weak 8: RF 9: DK
GEN_Q050 Would you rate your quality of life as... ?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor 8: RF 9: DK
Longitudinal and International Study of Adults (LISA) - 2016 ◇ Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
Every 2 years
2007, 2008pilot, 2012, 2014, 2016
SASA_R01I am now going to ask about your satisfaction with certain areas of your life. Please rate your feelings about them, using a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied". SASA_Q05 How do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
00: 0 Very dissatisfied 01: 1 02: 2 03: 3 04: 4 05: 5 06: 6 07: 7 08: 8 09: 9 10: 10 Very satisfied 98: RF 99: DK
SASA_Q10 Using the same scale, how do you feel about your job?
00: 0 Very dissatisfied 01: 1 02: 2 03: 3 04: 4 05: 5 06: 6 07: 7 08: 8 09: 9 10: 10 Very satisfied 98: RF 99: DK
SASA_Q15 Using the same scale, how do you feel about your finances?
00: 0 Very dissatisfied 01: 1 02: 2 03: 3 04: 4 05: 5 06: 6 07: 7 08: 8 09: 9 10: 10 Very satisfied 98: RF 99: DK
Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) Canadian Health Measures Survey (Cycle 5) - Clinic Questionnaire Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 2 years
2007-2009, 2009-2011, 2012-2013, 2014-2015, 2016-2017
None in clinic questionnaire. Tried keywords: trust, belong, sense, happy, happiness, life, satisfaction
Canadian Community Health Survey - Healthy Aging (CCHS) – 2008-2009 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
Occasional
2007pilot, 2008-2009
GEN_R01 This survey deals with various aspects of ^YOUR2 health. I’ll be asking about such things as physical activity, social relationships and health status. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well–being. GEN_Q01 In general, would you say ^YOUR2 health is:
1…excellent? 2…very good? 3…good? 4…fair? 5…poor? DK RF
GEN_Q02 Compared to one year ago, how would you say ^YOUR2 health is now? Is it:
1…much better now than 1 year ago? 2…somewhat better now (than 1 year ago)? 3…about the same as 1 year ago? 4…somewhat worse now (than 1 year ago)? 5…much worse now (than 1 year ago)? DKRF
GEN_Q02A Using a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how ^DOVERB ^YOU1 feel about ^YOUR1 life as a whole right now?
00 Very dissatisfied 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Very satisfied DK RF
GEN_Q02B In general, would you say your mental health is:
1…excellent? 2…very good? 3…good? 4…fair? 5…poor? DKRF
HUI_Q25 Would you describe ^YOURSLF1 as being usually:
1…happy and interested in life? 2…somewhat happy? 3…somewhat unhappy? 4…unhappy with little interest in life? 5…so unhappy that life is not worthwhile? DKRF
SLS_Q01 In most ways, my life is close to my ideal.
1 Strongly disagree 2 Disagree 3 Slightly disagree 4 Neither agree nor disagree 5 Slightly agree 6 Agree 7 Strongly agree DK RF
SLS_Q02 The conditions of my life are excellent
1 Strongly disagree 2 Disagree 3 Slightly disagree 4 Neither agree nor disagree 5 Slightly agree 6 Agree 7 Strongly agree DK, RF
SLS_Q03 I am satisfied with my life.
1 Strongly disagree 2 Disagree 3 Slightly disagree 4 Neither agree nor disagree 5 Slightly agree 6 Agree 7 Strongly agree DK, RF
How often do you feel left out?
1 Hardly ever 2 Some of the time 3 Often DK, RF
GEN_Q10 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community? Would you say it is:
1…very strong? 2…somewhat strong? 3…somewhat weak? 4…very weak? DK, RF
Survey of Older Workers Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2008
CE_Q01 Thinking about your current job, would you say you are...?
1 Very satisfied 2 Satisfied 3 Dissatisfied 4 Very dissatisfied DK RF
Canadian Community Health Survey: Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination Content Module - Test (CCHS) Description ]
Inactive
One time
2008
No questionnaire available
Survey on Living with Chronic Diseases in Canada (SLCDC) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
Every 2 years
2009arthritis and hypertension, 2011diabetes and respiratory conditions, 2014mood and anxiety disorders
XGEN_Q01 In general, would you say your health is...?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor 8: RF 9: DK
XGEN_Q02 Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
00: Very dissatisfied 01: | 02: | 03: | 04: | 05: | 06: | 07: | 08: | 09: | 10: Very satisfied 98: RF 99: DK
XGEN_Q03 In general, would you say your mental health is...?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor 8: RF 9: DK
XSPS_R01 The next questions are about your current relationships with friends, family members, co-workers, community members, and so on. Please indicate to what extent each statement describes your current relationships with other people.XSPS_Q01 There are people I can depend on to help me if I really need it.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
XSPS_Q02 There are people who enjoy the same social activities I do.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
XSPS_Q03 I have close relationships that provide me with a sense of emotional security and well-being.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
XSPS_Q04 There is someone I could talk to about important decisions in my life.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
XSPS_Q05 I have relationships where my competence and skill are recognized.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
XSPS_Q06 There is a trustworthy person I could turn to for advice if I were having problems.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
XSPS_Q07 I feel part of a group of people who share my attitudes and beliefs.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
XSPS_Q08 I feel a strong emotional bond with at least one other person.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
Survey of People Living in First Nations Communities Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2009
HE_Q01 In general, would you say your health is...
1. Excellent? 2. Very Good? 3. Good? 4. Fair? 5. Poor? DK,RF
Life After Service Survey (LASS) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
Occasional
2010, 2013, 2016, 2019
GEN_R01This survey deals with various aspects of your health. The following questions ask about physical activity, social relationships and health status. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being. GEN_Q01 In general, would you say your health is...?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor 8: RF 9: DK
GEN_Q02A Compared to one year ago, how would you say your health is now? Is it...?
1: Much better now than 1 year ago 2: Somewhat better now (than 1 year ago) 3: About the same as 1 year ago 4: Somewhat worse now (than 1 year ago) 5: Much worse now (than 1 year ago) 8: RF 9: DK
GEN_Q02B Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
00: Very dissatisfied 01: | 02: | 03: | 04: | 05: | 06: | 07: | 08: | 09: V 10: Very satisfied 98: RF 99: DK
GEN_Q02C In general, would you say your mental health is...?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor 8: RF 9: DK
GEN_Q10 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community? Would you say it is...?
1: Very strong 2: Somewhat strong 3: Somewhat weak 4: Very weak 8: RF 9: DK
HUI1_Q25 Would you describe yourself as being usually...?
1: Happy and interested in life 2: Somewhat happy 3: Somewhat unhappy 4: Unhappy with little interest in life 5: So unhappy, that life is not worthwhile 8: RF 9: DK
SPS_Q03 I have close relationships that provide me with a sense of emotional security and wellbeing.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
Survey of Young Canadians (SYC) – (Child version) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
Occasional
2010contact test, 2010-2011
HLP_R01The next question is about your health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being.HLP_Q01In general, would you say your health is... ?
1. Excellent 2. Very good 3. Good 4. Fair 5. Poor DKRF
HLP_Q22 (How often have you felt or behaved this way during the past week?) I was happy.
1. Rarely or none of the time, less than 1 day 2. Some or a little of the time, 1 to 2 days 3. Occasionally or a moderate amount of time, 3 to 4 days 4. Most or all of the time, 5 to 7 days DK RF
HLP_Q23 (How often have you felt or behaved this way during the past week?) I felt lonely.
1. Rarely or none of the time, less than 1 day 2. Some or a little of the time, 1 to 2 days 3. Occasionally or a moderate amount of time, 3 to 4 days 4. Most or all of the time, 5 to 7 days DK RF
HLP_Q24 (How often have you felt or behaved this way during the past week?) I enjoyed life.
1. Rarely or none of the time, less than 1 day 2. Some or a little of the time, 1 to 2 days 3. Occasionally or a moderate amount of time, 3 to 4 days 4. Most or all of the time, 5 to 7 days DK RF
HLP_Q26 (How often have you felt or behaved this way during the past week?) I felt that people disliked me.
1. Rarely or none of the time, less than 1 day 2. Some or a little of the time, 1 to 2 days 3. Occasionally or a moderate amount of time, 3 to 4 days 4. Most or all of the time, 5 to 7 days DK RF
SUP_Q02 I have family and friends who help me feel safe, secure and happy.
1. Strongly agree 2. Agree 3. Disagree 4. Strongly disagree DK RF
SUP_Q03 There is someone I trust whom I would turn to for advice if I were having problems.
1. Strongly agree 2. Agree 3. Disagree 4. Strongly disagree DK RF
SUP_Q04 There is no one I feel comfortable talking about my problems with.
1. Strongly agree 2. Agree 3. Disagree 4. Strongly disagree DK RF
SUP_Q05 I lack a feeling of closeness with another person.
1. Strongly agree 2. Agree 3. Disagree 4. Strongly disagree DK RF
Spouse of PMK HLS_R01 The next question is about your health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being. HLS_Q01 In general, would you say your health is... ?
1. Excellent 2. Very good 3. Good 4. Fair 5. Poor DK RF
Barriers to Care for People with Chronic Health Conditions (BCPCHC) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2011
GEN_R01 This survey deals with various aspects of your health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being. GEN_Q01 To start, in general, would you say your health is:
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
GEN_Q02 Compared to one year ago, how would you say your health is now? Is it:
1: Much better now than 1 year ago 2: Somewhat better now than 1 year ago 3: About the same as 1 year ago 4: Somewhat worse now than 1 year ago 5: Much worse now than 1 year ago
GEN_Q03 In general, would you say your mental health is:
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
Survey on Living with Neurological Conditions in Canada (SLNCC) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2011
XGEN_R01 I would like to start with some general background questions.XGEN_Q01 In general, would you say your health is... ?
1. Excellent 2. Very good 3. Good 4. Fair 5. Poor 8. RF 9. DK
XHUN_Q26 Would you describe yourself as being usually... ?
1. Happy and interested in life 2. Somewhat happy 3. Somewhat unhappy 4. Unhappy with little interest in life 5. So unhappy that life is not worthwhile 8. RF 9. DK
Internet Pilot Survey on Caregiving (GSS) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2011
169. How satisfied are you with the current balance between your job and home life?
Very satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied
182. In general, would you say your health is:
Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor
183. In general, would you say your mental health is:
Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor
184. In general, would you say your eating habits are:
Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor
187. Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means “Very dissatisfied” and 10 means “Very satisfied”, how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
0 – Very dissatisfied 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 – Very satisfied
213. Would you describe yourself as being usually:
happy and interested in life somewhat happy somewhat unhappy unhappy with little interest in life so unhappy that life is not worthwhile
191. For each of the following six questions, please indicate whether the statement describes your feelings, using the categories: yes, more or less, or no. (a) I experience a general sense of emptiness.
(b) There are plenty of people I can rely on when I have problems.
(c) There are many people I can trust completely.
(d) There are enough people I feel close to.
(e) I miss having people around.
(f) I often feel rejected.
Community Noise and Health Study (CNHS) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2013
SHQ_R01 This study has been developed to look at how community noise may affect the health of individuals. You will be asked a variety of general and specific questions about different areas of your life such as stress, sleep quality, living environment, physical and mental health. SHQ_Q01 Compared to one year ago, how would you say your health is now? Is it...?
1: Much better now than 1 year ago 2: Somewhat better now (than 1 year ago) 3: About the same as 1 year ago 4: Somewhat worse now (than 1 year ago) 5: Much worse now (than 1 year ago) 98: Refusal 99: Don't know
WHO_R01 The following questions ask how you feel about your quality of life, health, or other areas of your life in the past month. Please choose the answer that appears most appropriate. If you are unsure about which response to give to a question, the first response you think of is often the best one. WHO_Q01 In the past month, how would you rate your quality of life?
1: Very poor 2: Poor 3: Neither poor nor good 4: Good 5: Very good 98: Refusal 99: Don't know
WHO_Q02 (In the past month,) how satisfied were you with your health?
1: Very dissatisfied 2: Dissatisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Satisfied 5: Very satisfied 98: Refusal 99: Don't know
WHO_Q05 (In the past month,) how much did you enjoy life?
1: Not at all 2: A little 3: A moderate amount 4: Very much 5: An extreme amount 98: Refusal 99: Don't know
WHO_Q06 (In the past month,) to what extent did you feel your life was meaningful?
1: Not at all 2: A little 3: A moderate amount 4: Very much 5: An extreme amount 98: Refusal 99: Don't know
WHO_Q19 (In the past month,) how satisfied were you with yourself?
1: Very dissatisfied 2: Dissatisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Satisfied 5: Very satisfied 98: Refusal 99: Don't know
WHO_Q20 (In the past month,) how satisfied were you with your personal relationships?
1: Very dissatisfied 2: Dissatisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Satisfied 5: Very satisfied 98: Refusal 99: Don't know
WHO_Q22 (In the past month,) how satisfied were you with the support you got from your friends?
1: Very dissatisfied 2: Dissatisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Satisfied 5: Very satisfied 98: Refusal 99: Don't know
WHO_Q23 (In the past month,) how satisfied were you with the conditions of your living place?
1: Very dissatisfied 2: Dissatisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Satisfied 5: Very satisfied 98: Refusal 99: Don't know
Ontario Child Health Study - Youth 14-17 (self-complete on laptop) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Occasional
2014
GEN_Q01 First, we would like to ask you some questions about your health, how you feel, and activities you do in your free time. In general, would you say your health is...?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
SFE_Q01AThe following are statements people might use to describe themselves. For each one, please choose the answer that best describes how you feel. In general, you like the way you are.
1: False 2: Mostly false 3: Sometimes false / Sometimes true 4: Mostly true 5: True
SFE_Q01B Overall, you have a lot to be proud of.
1: False 2: Mostly false 3: Sometimes false / Sometimes true 4: Mostly true 5: True
SFE_Q01C A lot of things about you are good.
1: False 2: Mostly false 3: Sometimes false / Sometimes true 4: Mostly true 5: True
SFE_Q01D When you do something, you do it well.
1: False 2: Mostly false 3: Sometimes false / Sometimes true 4: Mostly true 5: True
SFE_Q01E You like the way you look.
1: False 2: Mostly false 3: Sometimes false / Sometimes true 4: Mostly true 5: True
FBC_Q24Please select the response that best describes you now, or in the past six months. I am unhappy, sad or depressed.
1: Never or not true 2: Sometimes or somewhat true 3: Often or very true
FBC_Q26Please select the response that best describes you now, or in the past six months. I am not as happy as other children.
1: Never or not true 2: Sometimes or somewhat true 3: Often or very true
FBC_Q28Please select the response that best describes you now, or in the past six months. I have trouble enjoying myself.
1: Never or not true 2: Sometimes or somewhat true 3: Often or very true
General Social Survey : Canadians at Work and Home (GSS) - 2016 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 5 years
2016pilot, 2016
DOS_Q10(On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied":) How satisfied are you with your life in Canada?
00: Not at all satisfied 01: | 02: | 03: | 04: | 05: ¿ 06: | 07: | 08: | 09: | 10: Completely satisfied 98: RF 99: DK
SLM_Q01 Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
0 Very dissatisfied 1 I 2 I 3 I 4 I 5 I 6 I 7 I 8 I 9 V 10 Very satisfied
DOS_Q07 How satisfied are you with feeling part of your community?
00: Not at all satisfied 01: | 02: | 03: | 04: | 05: | 06: | 07: | 08: | 09: | 10: Completely satisfied 98: RF 99: DK
DOS_Q08 How satisfied are you with the amount of time you have to do the things that you like doing?
00: Not at all satisfied 01: | 02: | 03: | 04: | 05: | 06: | 07: | 08: | 09: | 10: Completely satisfied 98: RF 99: DK
Canadian Armed Forces Transition and Well-being Survey (CAFTWS) Spouse or partner - 2016 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
One time
2016
TWS_R8The following questions ask about your current physical and mental well-being. TWS_Q8A In general, would you say your physical health is...?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
TWS_Q8B In general, would you say your mental health is...?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
TWS_Q9 Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
00: Very dissatisfied 01: | 02: | 03: | 04: | 05: | 06: | 07: | 08: | 09: V 10: Very satisfied 98: RF 99: DK
TWS_Q39 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community?Would you say it is...?
1: Very strong 2: Somewhat strong 3: Somewhat weak 4: Very weak
TWS_Q44 How satisfied are you with your financial situation?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied
Canadian Armed Forces Transition and Well-being Survey (CAFTWS) - 2016 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
One time
2016
LSM_Q10 Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
00: Very dissatisfied 01: | 02: | 03: | 04: | 05: | 06: | 07: | 08: | 09: V 10: Very satisfied 98: RF 99: DK
GEN_Q10 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community?Would you say it is...?
1: Very strong 2: Somewhat strong 3: Somewhat weak 4: Very weak 8: RF 9: DK
Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth (CHSCY) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Annual
2016pilot, 2017, 2019
YBH_Q010 Do you trust the police in supporting you and your community? Would you say:
GEN_R001The following questions are about health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being. GEN_Q005 In general, how is ^DT_FNAME's health?Would you say:
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
GEN_Q010 In general, how is your health?Would you say:
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
GEN_Q015 In general, how is ^DT_PMKSPOUSENAME_E's health?Would you say:
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
GEN_Q020 In general, how is ^DT_FNAME's mental health?Would you say:
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
GEN_Q025 In general, how is your mental health?Would you say:
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
GEN_Q030 In general, how is ^DT_PMKSPOUSENAME_E's mental health? Would you say:
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
GEN_Q035 Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "very dissatisfied" and 10 means "very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
01: 0 - very dissatisfied 02: 1 03: 2 04: 3 05: 4 06: 5 07: 6 08: 7 09: 8 10: 9 11: 10 - very satisfied
GEN_R045The following questions are about health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being. GEN_Q045 In general, how is your health? Would you say:
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
GEN_Q050 In general, how is your mental health? Would you say:
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
GEN_Q055 Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "very dissatisfied" and 10 means "very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
01: 0 - very dissatisfied 02: 1 03: 2 04: 3 05: 4 06: 5 07: 6 08: 7 09: 8 10: 9 11: 10 - very satisfied
GEN_Q065 How would you usually describe yourself? Would you say:
1: Happy and interested in life 2: Somewhat happy 3: Somewhat unhappy 4: Unhappy with little interest in life 5: So unhappy that life is not worthwhile
Canadian National Health Survey (CNHS) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2016
GEN_R005 The next questions are about your health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being. GEN_Q005 In general, would you say your health is... ?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor 8: RF 9: DK
GEN_Q010 Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
GEN_Q015 In general, would you say your mental health is...?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor 8: RF 9: DK
GEN_Q020 Thinking about the amount of stress in your life, would you say that most of your days are...?
1: Not at all stressful 2: Not very stressful 3: A bit stressful 4: Quite a bit stressful 5: Extremely stressful 8: RF 9: DK
GEN_R025 The next question is about your main job or business in the past 12 months. GEN_Q025 Would you say that most days at work were...?
1: Not at all stressful 2: Not very stressful 3: A bit stressful 4: Quite a bit stressful 5: Extremely stressful 8: RF 9: DK
GEN_Q030 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community? Would you say it is...?
1: Very strong 2: Somewhat strong 3: Somewhat weak 4: Very weak 8: RF 9: DK
HUI_Q130 Would you describe [yourself] as being usually...?
1: Happy and interested in life 2: Somewhat happy 3: Somewhat unhappy 4: Unhappy with little interest in life 5: So unhappy, that life is not worthwhile 8: RF 9: DK
SWL_R001 Now, I'd like to ask about your satisfaction with various aspects of your life. For each question, please tell me whether you are very satisfied, satisfied, neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied. SWL_Q005 How satisfied are you with your job or main activity?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied 8: RF 9: DK
SWL_Q010 How satisfied are you with your leisure activities?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied 8: RF 9: DK
SWL_Q015 (How satisfied are you) with your financial situation?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied 8: RF 9: DK
SWL_Q020 (How satisfied are you) with yourself?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied 8: RF 9: DK
SWL_Q025 How satisfied are you with the way your body looks?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied 8: RF 9: DK
SWL_Q030 (How satisfied are you) with your relationships with family members?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied 8: RF 9: DK
SWL_Q035 (How satisfied are you) with your relationships with friends?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied 8: RF 9: DK
SWL_Q040 How satisfied are you with your housing?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied 8: RF 9: DK
SWL_Q045 (How satisfied are you) with your neighbourhood?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied 8: RF 9: DK
SPS_Q005 There are people I can depend on to help me if I really need it.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
SPS_Q010 There are people who enjoy the same social activities I do.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
SPS_Q015 I have close relationships that provide me with a sense of emotional security and wellbeing.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
SPS_Q020 There is someone I could talk to about important decisions in my life.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
SPS_Q025 I have relationships where my competence and skill are recognized.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
SPS_Q030 There is a trustworthy person I could turn to for advice if I were having problems.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
SPS_Q035 I feel part of a group of people who share my attitudes and beliefs.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
SPS_Q040 I feel a strong emotional bond with at least one other person.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
SPS_Q045 There are people who admire my talents and abilities.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
SPS_Q050 There are people I can count on in an emergency.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Disagree 4: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
Aboriginal Peoples Survey-Nunavut Inuit Supplement Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 5 years
2017
JS_Q05 How would you rate your level of satisfaction with your [business/job]?Would you say that you are... ?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied 8: RF 9: DK
HOU_Q05 How would you rate your level of satisfaction with your housing conditions?Would you say you are... ?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied 8: RF 9: DK
SB_R05The next questions are about your [First Nations/Métis/Inuit/Aboriginal] identity. SB_Q05For each statement that I read to you, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree. I have spent time trying to find out more about [First Nations/Métis/Inuit/Aboriginal] history, traditions and culture.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Disagree 5: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
SB_Q10 I am active in [First Nations/Métis/Inuit/Aboriginal] organizations, social events or cultural activities.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Disagree 5: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
SB_Q15 I feel good about my [First Nations/Métis/Inuit/Aboriginal] identity.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Disagree 5: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
SB_Q20 I have a deep sense of belonging to my [First Nations/Métis/Inuit/Aboriginal] group.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Disagree 5: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
SB_Q25 I have a deep sense of belonging to Canada.
1: Strongly agree 2: Agree 3: Neither agree nor disagree 4: Disagree 5: Strongly disagree 8: RF 9: DK
GH1_R01Now, I would like to ask some questions about your health. By health, I mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being. GH1_Q01 In general, would you say your health is... ?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor 8: RF 9: DK
GMH_Q05 In general, would you say your mental health is... ?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor 8: RF 9: DK
Canadian Armed Forces Health Survey (CAFHS) - 2017 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
One time
2017
GEN_R01The next questions are about your health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being. GEN_Q01 In general, how would you rate your physical health?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
GEN_Q02 In general, how would you rate your mental health?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
GEN_Q03 Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
00: 0 Very dissatisfied 01: 1 02: 2 03: 3 04: 4 05: 5 06: 6 07: 7 08: 8 09: 9 10: 10 Very satisfied
DEM_Q09 How satisfied are you with your financial situation?
1: Very satisfied 2: Satisfied 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4: Dissatisfied 5: Very dissatisfied
The Canadian Index of Multiple Deprivation (CIMD) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Occasional
2018
Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces (SSPPS) - 2018 Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 5 years
2018
LSR_Q110 Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
00: 0 - Very dissatisfied 01: 1 02: 2 03: 3 04: 4 05: 5 06: 6 07: 7 08: 8 09: 9 10: 10 - Very satisfied
Survey on Individual Safety in the Postsecondary Student Population (SISPSP) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Active
Every 5 years
2018
DM2_Q175 Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "very dissatisfied" and 10 means "very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
00: 0 ¿ very dissatisfied 01: 1 02: 2 03: 3 04: 4 05: 5 06: 6 07: 7 08: 8 09: 9 10: 10 ¿ very satisfied
Survey on Maternal Health (SMH) Description ] [Questionnaire ]
Inactive
One time
2018-2019
EXP_Q20_1In general, how would you rate the following? Your physical health
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
EXP_Q20_2In general, how would you rate the following? Your mental health
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
EXP_Q25 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community?Would you say:
1: Very strong 2: Somewhat strong 3: Somewhat weak 4: Very weak
EXP_Q30 Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
00: 0 - Very dissatisfied 01: 1 02: 2 03: 3 04: 4 05: 5 06: 6 07: 7 08: 8 09: 9 10: 10 - Very satisfied
EXP_Q35_1For each of the following statements, choose the response that comes closest to how you have been feeling in the past 7 days, not just how you feel today. I have felt sad or miserable.
1: Yes, most of the time 2: Yes, sometimes 3: Not very often 4: No, never
Canadian Social Survey (CSS) - Overlapping questionaires SWB-related questions Description ]
Active
Quarterly
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
LSM_Q01Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
00: 0 - Very dissatisfied01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 - Very satisfied
MP_Q01Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Not at all" and 10 means "Completely", to what extent do you feel the things you do in your life are worthwhile?
00: 0 — Not at all01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely
FO_Q01Thinking about your life in general, how often would you say you have a hopeful view of the future?
1: Always2: Often3: Sometimes4: Rarely5: Never
GEN_R01These next questions are about your health, both currently and comparing to before the pandemic. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being.GEN_Q01In general, how is your health?
Would you say:1: Excellent2: Very good3: Good4: Fair5: Poor
GEN2_Q15Thinking about the amount of stress in your life, how would you describe most of your days?
Would you say:1: Not at all stressful2: Not very stressful3: A bit stressful4: Quite a bit stressful5: Extremely stressful
GEN_Q02 In general, how would you rate your mental health?
1: Excellent 2: Very good 3: Good 4: Fair 5: Poor
LON_Q01How often do you feel lonely?
1: Always2: Often3: Sometimes4: Rarely5: Never
RES_Q06How often would you say you have people you can depend on to help you when you really need it?
1: Always2: Often3: Sometimes4: Rarely5: Never
SBL_Q100How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community?
1: Very strong2: Somewhat strong3: Somewhat weak4: Very weak5: No opinion
SPR_Q05On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with your personal relationships with the people in your family?
00: 0 — Not at all satisfied01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely satisfied
SPR_Q10On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with your personal relationships with your friends?
00: 0 — Not at all satisfied01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely satisfied
PRD_Q10How proud are you to be Canadian?
1: Very proud2: Proud3: Somewhat proud4: Not very proud5: Not proud at all6: No opinion
PRD_Q15How proud are you to live in Canada?
1: Very proud2: Proud3: Somewhat proud4: Not very proud5: Not proud at all6: No opinion
SBL1_Q400How would you describe your sense of belonging to Canada?
1: Very strong2: Somewhat strong3: Somewhat weak4: Very weak5: No opinion
PCT_Q10Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you cannot be too careful in dealing with people?
1: Most people can be trusted2: You cannot be too careful in dealing with people
TIP_Q22Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in each of the following groups of people?People who speak a different language than you
: 1 — Cannot be trusted at all2: 23: 34: 45: 5 — Can be trusted completely
TIP_Q23Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in each of the following groups of people?People with a different religion than you
1: 1 — Cannot be trusted at all2: 23: 34: 45: 5 — Can be trusted completely
TIP_Q24Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in each of the following groups of people?People with a different ethnic or cultural background than you
1: 1 — Cannot be trusted at all2: 23: 34: 45: 5 — Can be trusted completely
TIP_Q25Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in each of the following groups of people?Strangers
1: 1 — Cannot be trusted at all2: 23: 34: 45: 5 — Can be trusted completely
TIP_Q10Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in each of the following groups of people?People in your family
1: 1 - Cannot be trusted at all2: 23: 34: 45: 5 - Can be trusted completely
TIP_Q15Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in each of the following groups of people?People in your neighbourhood
1: 1 - Cannot be trusted at all2: 23: 34: 45: 5 - Can be trusted completely
CII_R10Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means "No confidence at all" and 5 means "A great deal of confidence", please answer the following questions.Trust and confidence 3 (CII) - Question identifier:CII_Q10How much confidence do you have in the following institutions?The police
1: 1 — No confidence at all2: 23: 34: 45: 5 — A great deal of confidence
CII_Q15How much confidence do you have in the following institutions?The justice system and courts
1: 1 — No confidence at all2: 23: 34: 45: 5 — A great deal of confidence
CII_Q30How much confidence do you have in the following institutions?The school system
1: 1 — No confidence at all2: 23: 34: 45: 5 — A great deal of confidence
CII_Q40How much confidence do you have in the following institutions?The Federal Parliament
1: 1 — No confidence at all2: 23: 34: 45: 5 — A great deal of confidence
CII_Q60How much confidence do you have in the following institutions?The Canadian media
1: 1 — No confidence at all2: 23: 34: 45: 5 — A great deal of confidence
M_R05The following questions are about trust in media. The media are communication outlets that deliver news and information through the Internet, social media, television, radio and in print.TM_Q05On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Not at all" and 10 means "Completely", to what extent do you generally trust the news or information you receive from the media?
00: 0 — Not at all01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely
TM_R15Please rate your level of trust in these sources, whether you use them or not.TM_Q15On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Not at all" and 10 means "Completely", to what extent do you generally trust the news or information you receive from the Internet, other than social media?
00: 0 — Not at all01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely
TM_Q20On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Not at all" and 10 means "Completely", to what extent do you generally trust the news or information you receive from social media?
00: 0 — Not at all01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely
TM_Q25On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Not at all" and 10 means "Completely", to what extent do you generally trust the news or information you receive from television?
00: 0 — Not at all01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely
TM_Q30On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Not at all" and 10 means "Completely", to what extent do you generally trust the news or information you receive from radio?
00: 0 — Not at all01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely
TM_Q35On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Not at all" and 10 means "Completely", to what extent do you generally trust the news or information you receive from print media?
00: 0 — Not at all01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely
DOS_Q09On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with the quality of your local environment such as access to green space, and air or water quality?
00: 0 — Not at all satisfied01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely satisfied
EHA_Q10In the past 12 months, how difficult or easy was it for your household to meet its financial needs in terms of transportation, housing, food, clothing and other necessary expenses?
1: Very difficult2: Difficult3: Neither difficult nor easy4: Easy5: Very easy
SHC_Q01AHow satisfied are you with the way chores are divided in your household?
1: Very satisfied2: Satisfied3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied4: Dissatisfied5: Very dissatisfied6: Does not apply to my situation
SWL_Q01How satisfied are you with the balance between your job and home life?
1: Very satisfied2: Satisfied3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied4: Dissatisfied5: Very dissatisfied
DOS_Q08On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with the amount of time you have to do the things that you like doing?
00: 0 — Not at all satisfied01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely satisfied
Canadian Social Survey (CSS) - Quality of life and Cost of living (specific questions) Questionnaire ]
2020, 2021, 2022
SWL2_Q040How satisfied are you with your dwelling?
00: 0 — Not at all satisfied01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely satisfied
Canadian Social Survey - COVID-19 and Well-being (specific questions) Questionnaire ]
2020, 2021, 2022
LSM_Q05Compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, how do you feel about your life as a whole now?
Is it:1: Much better now2: Somewhat better now3: About the same4: Somewhat worse now5: Much worse now
RES_Q10Do you agree with the following statement?
In general, I feel my life is heading in the right direction.1: Strongly agree2: Agree3: Disagree4: Strongly disagree
EN_Q10Compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, how would you say your health is now?
Is it:1: Much better now2: Somewhat better now3: About the same4: Somewhat worse now5: Much worse now
GEN2_Q05In general, how is your mental health?
Would you say:1: Excellent2: Very good3: Good4: Fair5: Poor
GEN2_Q10Compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, how would you say your mental health is now?
Is it:1: Much better now2: Somewhat better now3: About the same4: Somewhat worse now5: Much worse now
GEN2_Q20Compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, and thinking about the amount of stress in your life, how would you say most of your days are now?
Are they:1: Much better now2: Somewhat better now3: About the same4: Somewhat worse now5: Much worse now
RES_Q05DThinking about your life during the COVID-19 pandemic, how often would you say you experience the following?Are able to bounce back quickly after hard times
1: Always2: Often3: Sometimes4: Rarely5: Never
RES_Q05AThinking about your life during the COVID-19 pandemic, how often would you say you experience the following?Have enough energy to meet life's challenges
1: Always2: Often3: Sometimes4: Rarely5: Never
RES_Q05BThinking about your life during the COVID-19 pandemic, how often would you say you experience the following?Are confident in your abilities, even when faced with challenges
1: Always2: Often3: Sometimes4: Rarely5: Never
GEN2_Q25 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community ?
Would you say it is:1: Very strong2: Somewhat strong3: Somewhat weak4: Very weak
GEN2_Q30Compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, how would you say your sense of belonging to your local community is now?
Would you say it is:1: Much stronger now2: Somewhat stronger now3: About the same4: Somewhat weaker now5: Much weaker now
RES_Q05CThinking about your life during the COVID-19 pandemic, how often would you say you experience the following?Have people you can depend on to help you when you really need it
1: Always2: Often3: Sometimes4: Rarely5: Never
Canadian Social Survey - Well-being and Caregiving (specific questions) Questionnaire ]
2020, 2021, 2022
EMP_Q40In general, how satisfied are you with your job [/as a paid care worker]?
1: Very satisfied2: Satisfied3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied4: Dissatisfied5: Very dissatisfied
Canadian Social Survey - Well-being and Family Relationships (specific questions) Questionnaire ]
2020, 2021, 2022
Canadian Social Survey - Well-being, Activities and Perception of Time (specifique questions) Questionnaire ]
2020, 2021, 2022
DOS_Q01On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with your standard of living?
00: 0 — Not at all satisfied01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely satisfied
DOS_Q02On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with your health?
00: 0 — Not at all satisfied01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely satisfied
DOS_Q03On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with what you are achieving in life?
00: 0 — Not at all satisfied01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely satisfied
DOS_Q04On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with your personal relationships?
00: 0 — Not at all satisfied01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely satisfied
DOS_Q05On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with your personal appearance, such as your weight, height, or features?
00: 0 — Not at all satisfied01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely satisfied
DOS_Q06On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with how safe you feel?
00: 0 — Not at all satisfied01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely satisfied
DOS_Q10On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with your life in Canada?
00: 0 — Not at all satisfied01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely satisfied
DOS_Q11As a whole, how would you describe your experience in Canada so far?
1: Much better than expected2: Somewhat better than expected3: About what you expected4: Somewhat worse than expected5: Much worse than expected
UI_Q040Overall, would you say that your life is better, about the same or worse as a result of your technology use?
1: Better2: About the same3: Worse
GTU_Q110How often do you feel rushed?
1: Every day2: A few times a week3: About once a week4: About once a month5: Less than once a month6: Never
GTU_Q130How often do you feel you have time on your hands that you don't know what to do with?
1: Every day2: A few times a week3: About once a week4: About once a month5: Less than once a month6: Never
TCS_Q110DThinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?At the end of the day, you often feel that you have not accomplished what you had set out to do due to lack of time
TCS_Q110EThinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?You worry that you don't spend enough time with your family or friends
TCS_Q110FThinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?You feel that you're constantly under stress trying to accomplish more than you can handle
TCS_Q110GThinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?You feel trapped in a daily routine
TCS_Q110HThinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?You feel that you just don't have time for fun anymore
TCS_Q110IThinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?You often feel under stress when you don't have enough time
TCS_Q110JThinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?You would like to spend more time alone
Canadian Social Survey - Well-being, Unpaid Work and Family Time (specific questions) Questionnaire ]
2020, 2021, 2022
FAM_Q03Overall, how satisfied are you with the amount of time you spend as a family?
1: Very satisfied2: Satisfied3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied4: Dissatisfied5: Very dissatisfied6: Not applicable
Canadian Social Survey - Well-being, Shared Values and Trust (specific questions) Questionnaire ]
2020, 2021, 2022
SBL_Q400How would you describe your sense of belonging to Canada?
1: Very strong2: Somewhat strong3: Somewhat weak4: Very weak5: No opinion
TIP_Q20Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in each of the following groups of people?People you work with
1: 1 - Cannot be trusted at all2: 23: 34: 45: 5 - Can be trusted completely
TIP_Q21Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in each of the following groups of people?People you go to school with
1: 1 - Cannot be trusted at all2: 23: 34: 45: 5 - Can be trusted completely
TNP_Q10How many people do you trust in your neighbourhood?
1: Most of the people2: Many of the people3: A few of the people4: Nobody
Canadian Social Survey - Quality of Life, Virtual Health Care and Trust (specific questions) Questionnaire ]
2023
FAM_Q04Overall, how satisfied are you with the quality of time you spend as a family?
1: Very satisfied2: Satisfied3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied4: Dissatisfied5: Very dissatisfied
VIR_Q50Again, thinking of the last virtual health care appointment you had, in general, how satisfied were you with the care you received?
1: Very satisfied2: Satisfied3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied4: Dissatisfied5: Very dissatisfied
P_R05The following questions ask about your level of trust in different groups of people.Trust in different groups of people (TP) - Question identifier:TP_Q05Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 10 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in the people in your family?
00: 0 — Cannot be trusted at all01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Can be trusted completely
TP_Q10Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 10 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in your friends?
00: 0 — Cannot be trusted at all01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Can be trusted completely
TP_Q15Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 10 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in the people in your neighbourhood?
00: 0 — Cannot be trusted at all01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Can be trusted completely
TP_Q20Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 10 means "Can be trusted completely", what is your level of trust in strangers?
00: 0 — Cannot be trusted at all01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Can be trusted completely
Canadian Social Survey - Quality of Life, Health and Compassionate Communities (specific questions) Questionnaire ]
2024
KNB_Q25DPlease indicate your level of agreement with the next statements.Your community can provide a sense of belonging and connection in times of difficulty
1: Strongly agree2: Agree3: Disagree4: Strongly disagree
KNB_Q25HPlease indicate your level of agreement with the next statements.You would gain a sense of fulfilment from providing care to those close to you
1: Strongly agree2: Agree3: Disagree4: Strongly disagree
Canadian Social Survey - Quality of Life, Health and Impacts of Rising Prices (specific questions) Questionnaire ]
2024
IRP_Q70Thinking about the amount of stress in your life related to financial issues, how would you describe most of your days?
1: Not at all stressful2: Not very stressful3: A bit stressful4: Quite a bit stressful5: Extremely stressful
Canadian Social Survey - Quality of Life, Health, and Housing Costs (specific questions) Questionnaire ]
2024
NSC_Q30How safe do you feel from crime when walking alone in your area after dark?
1: Very safe2: Reasonably safe3: Somewhat unsafe4: Very unsafe5: You do not walk alone
Canadian Social Survey - Quality of Life, Climate Change and Trust (specific questions) Questionnaire ]
2025
PAG_Q05How often do you feel like you have a choice over the things that happen in your life?
1: Always2: Often3: Sometimes4: Rarely5: Never
LC_Q05On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Completely disagree" and 10 means "Completely agree," to what extent do you agree with the following statement?Your local community is a place where people from different backgrounds get along well together.
00: 0 - Completely disagree01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 - Completely agree
DOS1_Q04On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with your personal relationships?
00: 0 — Not at all satisfied01: 102: 203: 304: 405: 506: 607: 708: 809: 910: 10 — Completely satisfie
CWR_Q40Overall, how satisfied are you with how often you communicate with your relatives?
1: Very satisfied2: Satisfied3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied4: Dissatisfied5: Very dissatisfied
CWF_Q60Overall, how satisfied are you with how often you communicate with your friends?
1: Very satisfied2: Satisfied3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied4: Dissatisfied5: Very dissatisfied
SPS_Q015Please indicate to what extent each statement describes your current relationships with other people.I have close relationships that provide me with a sense of emotional security and wellbeing.
1: Strongly agree2: Agree3: Disagree4: Strongly disagree
SPS_Q020Please indicate to what extent each statement describes your current relationships with other people.There is someone I could talk to about important decisions in my life.
1: Strongly agree2: Agree3: Disagree4: Strongly disagree
SPS_Q025Please indicate to what extent each statement describes your current relationships with other people.I have relationships where my competence and skill are recognized.
1: Strongly agree2: Agree3: Disagree4: Strongly disagree
SPS_Q035Please indicate to what extent each statement describes your current relationships with other people.I feel part of a group of people who share my attitudes and beliefs.
1: Strongly agree2: Agree3: Disagree4: Strongly disagree
MIS_Q70How concerned are you about the presence of misinformation online?
1: Extremely concerned2: Very concerned3: Somewhat concerned4: Not very concerned5: Not at all concerned
CC_Q10How concerned are you about climate change?
1: Extremely concerned2: Very concerned3: Somewhat concerned4: Not very concerned5: Not at all concerned
CC_Q15In the past 12 months, how often did you feel stressed because of climate change?
1: Every day in the last 12 months2: Once a month to a few times a month in the last 12 months3: Once to a few times in the last 12 months4: Not in the last 12 months5: Never
Public Health Agency of Canada Description ] [Questionnaire ]
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