Appendix III

Life Skills Questionnaire

Instructions:
This questionnaire is to assess a set of different abilities based on your own
experience. Each adolescent has his/her specific abilities for adaptation.
Answer all questions as frankly as possible.
There is no right or wrong answers. Do not leave any questions.
There is no time limit but it normally takes about 30 - 35 minutes to complete all
questions.
Do not spend too much time on ANY one question, proceed to the next and come
back to it later.
Confidentiality will be maintained

Rate the following statements and circle the number in the ANSWER SHEET
which reflects your response as per the rating given below.
4 = Strongly Agree (SA)
3= Agree (A)
2 = Disagree (D)
1 = Strongly Disagree (SDA)
SI. Questions Ratings
No.
S A D SD
A A A
1 I am confident about my abilities. 4 3 2 1
2 I have the ability to express my true feelings. 4 3 2 1
3 I can introduce myself to new people 4 3 2 1
A____ I have the ability to be a good listener 4 3 2 1
_5_____ I can ask for help when in need 4 3 2 1
6 I can accept suggestions from others 4 3 2 1
7 I can solve puzzles and brain teasers 4 3 2 1
8 I can critically examine information 4 3 2 1
9 I can control my emotions 4 3 2 1
10 I can control my anger 4 3 2 1
11 I am not confident of my abilities 4 3 2 1
12 I have the ability to keep secrets about myself 4 3 2 1
J3____ I cannot mix well with people. 4 3 2 1
J4____ I cannot concentrate for long. 4 3 2 1
15 I cannot take decisions on my own 4 3 2 1
16 I cannot look at my problems positively 4 3 2 1
17 I do not have the talent to solve puzzles and cross 4 3 2 1
words
18 I can accept information without fudging. 4 3 2 1
_!2____ I do not have the ability to control my emotions. 4 3 2 1
20 I do not have the ability to control my anger 4 3 2 1
21 I can appreciate other’s talents 3 2 1
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22 I can understand other’s feelings 4 3 2 1

23 I have the ability to make people respond to me. 4 2 1
24 I can understand other’s people body language A_ 3 2 1
25 I can judge a situation well 4 |_a__ 2 1
26 I can work in a team 4 A 2 1
27 I have the ability to find new ideas. 4 3 2 1
28 I can solve complex problems 4 3 2 1
29 I can get nervous easily A__ ,_3_ 2 1
30 I can say ‘No’ to other’s demands and requests 4 X- 2 1
31 I am able to complete assignments A— _a_ 2 1
32 I do not have the ability to take interest in people 4 3 2 1
for long
33 I can be unkind to people. 4 3 2 1
34 I can take interest in people 4 3 2 1
35 I do not have the ability to take control of 4 3 2 1
situations
36 I do not have the ability to lead a routine life 4 3 2 1
37 I can take others help to solve problems 4 3 2 1
38 I blame my abilities when I make a mistake 4 3 2 1
39 I can trust people 4 3 2 1
40 I have the ability to help others. 4 3 2 1
41 I have the skill to listen to more than one person 4 3 2 1
at the same time
42 I can take decisions on my own 4 3 2 1
43 I have the ability to gather information on many 4 3 2 1
topics
44 I can judge a situation well 4 3 2 1
45 I have the ability to take charge of things. _4_ _3_ 2 1
46 I can handle pressure 4 3 2 1
47 I do not have the ability to make friends easily J__ 3 2 1
48 I cannot take decisions for others 4 3 2 1
49 I can get anxious when I have to take decisions 4 3 2 1
50 I have the ability to gather information on only 4 3 2 1
what I need
51 I do not have the ability to reduce stress. 4 3 2 1
52 I have the ability to tolerate people. 4 3 2 1
53 I can get along well with others 4 3 2 1
54 I cannot observe details 4 3 2 1
55 I cannot plan things that I want to do 4 _3_ 2 1
56 I have the ability to face problems 4 3 2 1
57 I can come up with new ways of doing things _4__a_ 2 1
58 I have the ability to look at things objectively 4 3 2 1
59 I have the skill to be in charge of my life 4 _3__ 2 1
6o lean manage change 4 _3__ 2 1
6i I can stand up for my rights. 4 _a_ 2 1
62 People can depend on me. 4 3 2 1
63 I can choose what I want to do 4 3 2 1
64 I can solve difficult problems A__ _a_ 2 1
65 I can take up challenges 4 3 2 1
66 I get emotional about things easily 4 3 2 1
 67 I do not have the ability to take control over my 4 3 2 1
life
68 I do not have the ability to be adaptable 4 3 2 1
69 I have the ability to know what not my skils are 4 3 2 1
70 I have the ability to be helpful 4 3 2 1
71 I have the ability to like everyone I know 4 3 2 1
72 I do not have expressive skills. 4 3 2 1
73 I do not have the ability to imagine the future 4 3 2 1
_Z4____ I can take charge of situations 4 3 2 1
_Z5____ I have the ability to face new situations 4 3 2 1
_Z6____ I can find a way to get what I want 4 3 2 1
77 I have the ability to see the positive side of life. 4 3 2 1
_Z§____ I have the ability to adjust to situation. 4 3 2 1
_Z2____ I can talk about my abilities to others. 4 3 2 1
8o I can listen to others. 4 3 2 1
8i I can be a difficult person to get along with. 4 3 2 1
82 I have the ability to be a good speaker 4 3 2 1
J3____ I have the ability see the outcome of a decision. 4 3 2 1
84 I have the ability to see the solution to a problem 4 3 2 1
_85____ I am proud of my talents 4 3 2 1
86 I have the ability to appreciate my talents. 4 3 2 1
87 I have the talent to be creative 4 3 2 1
88 I do not have the skills to face unknown situation 4 3 2 1
89 I have the ability to see the negative side of life. 4 3 2 1
90 I can manage my frustration 4 3 2 1
91 I can get irritated easily 4 3 2 1
92 I know what I want out of life 4 3 2 1
93 I can maintain eye contact with people while 4 3 2 1
talking
3A____ I cannot solve a problem easily 4 3 2 1
.25____ I do not have artistic abilities. 4 3 2 1
J96____ I can handle unexpected events 4 3 2 1
_97____ I can stay calm in stressful situations. 4 3 2 1
98 I have the ability to feel sad for my friends 4 3 2 1
99 I can identify the main points in a paragraph. 4 3 2 1
100 I can be unsympathetic to other’s feelings A__ 2 1