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APPENDIX A
SCALE TO MEASURE THE ATTITUDE TOWARDS LIFE
OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
(Preparation or Manuscript)
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INSTRUCTION : The purpose of the scale is to measure the attitude towards life of secondary
school students. Please read these 160 statements carefully and then mark ( ) against the
appropriate column whether you "agree# or "uncertain# or "disagree# with each statement,
keeping in mind the statement should measure the attitude towards life under the objectives
which are given below:
(1) To see whether the statement can measure the attitude towards life
(2) To see whether there is the consistency between the statement and the
attitude towards life
(3) To see whether the instruction of the scale is self explanatory.
(4) To see whether the illustration in the scale is perfect.
(5) To decide the total time would be required to administer the scale.
In obtaining responses, the score was given as follow:
"Agree# response was given +1 score
"Uncertain# response was given 0 score
"Disagree# response was given -1 score
St.
No.
Statements
(1) Achieving goals and attaining success
1
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
I always make the best of my time to enjoy my life on this
earth.
I want to achieve the goals and attain success in my life.
I feel success only when I am fully satisfied with my life
goals.
If I cannot do as well as others or I am an inferior person,
it means I cannot achieve my goals or my success.
My attitude towards life lies on the work achievement and
wellness life.
I desire my life goals on the financial prosperity and
expertise as well as the health wellness and professional
growth.
The success of making lots of money and accumulating
vast amounts of wealth are my achieving goals.
Being happy with everything desired is my achieving
goals and success.
My achievement - oriented does not concern to job
satisfaction and the family well-being.
I prefer to be well educated and having growth in future
career path.
My achieving goals and attaining success is about the
"attaining wealth, favour, or eminence and prosperity#.
The accomplishment in social status, personally,
emotionally, spiritually and thoughts are my achieving life
goals.
The grasping and mastering advance in technology are
my favorite life goals.
Self-confidence, self-directed, optimistic, talented,
lightning speed, well skills are my achievement-oriented.
339
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
340
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(1) Achieving goals and attaining success (Continued)
15. I dislike working hard and dislike having high power in
social and communication.
16. I do not want to have ability of focusing, analyzing more
lengthy, and considering more complex information.
17. Diversity and equality are not the fundamental way for
achieving of my life goals.
18. Loyalty to organization and engagement at work are the
priority factors for my attaining success.
(2) Health and Wellness (Physical health)
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
I consider the physical health is an essential part of my
overall health, which include everything from physical
fitness to overall wellness.
I take lots of care of the external part of my body to
function properly as it is commonly supposed to function.
I want to have good physical wellness of my internal body
organs and there mutual cooperation.
I realize that if my internal organs cannot coordinate
properly, it is a sign of serious health issue, which is one
of the major reasons of illness, health problems, and
disease.
I belief that physical health wellness depend on the
performance of the body system, nutrition, right
environment , life habits, physical activities, timely rest,
and clean air and water.
Physical health wellness depends on lifestyle such as the
way which doing the things, watching too much
television, working for long durations without rest.
I sit in a place for long duration without changing posture
and using technology beyond the limits.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
341
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Physical health) (Continued)
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
I am unable to spend time for physical activities like
walking, jogging, running, bicycling, doing yoga, and
exercising.
I feed my body with right type of food and drinks for my
physical health.
I maintain my physical health for overall health and thus
improving immunity system and reducing chances of
illness, disease and injury.
I participate in physical activities regularly i.e. aerobic,
walking, swimming, running, cycling, and other
expenditure energy activities for the benefits of healthy
life.
I engage myself with vigorous physical activities for
leading my present healthy life and in adulthood.
I take a balanced diet and limit my intake of saturated fats
and cholesterol to avoid obesity weight.
I keep my good health by doing physical activities and
take the bake, boil, or grill foods rather than frying foods.
If I do not avoid the sedentary lifestyle, my health can
easily be at risk to many diseases like chronic heart
disease, hypertension and diabetes.
I avoid bad habits like waking up late, eating junk food,
addiction of drugs, smoking, drinking etc.
It is unnecessary to join in physical activities at an early
age for the value of self preservation and choosing a
lifestyle.
I take nutritious food; avoid the junk food, and get
involved with the physical activities.
I take clean water, better sewerage conditions and
improved housing which contributed to raise health
status.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
342
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Physical health) (Continued)
38.
I participate in moderate and vigorous intensity physical
activities for improving of physical health i.e. bone,
muscles strength, flexibility, and reduce the risk for
cardiovascular, illness, disease and injury.
(2) Health and Wellness (Mental health)
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
I maintain good mental health which includes a state of
emotional and psychological well-being.
I have an ability to use my cognitive and emotional
capabilities.
I maintain a level of cognitive or emotional well-being and
an absence of a mental disorder.
I get involved with physical activities for the benefits of
ability to express emotions, maintain a balance of
emotions, and mental health.
I engage in physical activities and get an adequate
amount of rest/sleep to maintain my emotions and mental
health.
I am able to manage the stress of a serious life event
without losing optimism and a sense of perspective.
I am unable to maintain a balance of emotions so that
negative emotions such as depression, stress, anxiety,
fear and anger are dominant.
I develop the strengths to reach the full potential for
improving of self-actualization.
I change expectations of life and solve the problem,
when problems arise.
I adapt to circumstances development of sense,
unselfishness for an emotional state (feelings and
moods).
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
343
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Mental health) (Continued)
49.
I carry out responsibilities rational and have logical
thought for the mental state.
50. I have less substance abuse, lower rate of depression
and anxiety for the recovery of mental wellness.
51. I generally have a positive outlook which enhanced levels
of mental wellness condition.
52. I work hard for the whole day and never schedule my day
to allow time for leisure activity.
53. I am very serious when stress and anxiety becomes too
difficult to manage.
54. I do something different that will refresh and restore my energy
for work, as well as to release anxiety and enjoy the peace.
55. I do not live by food alone, but consume the spiritual nature to
lead a satisfying and successful life.
56. I forgive other, forgive myself, free from negative thought,
and countered with a thought of gratitude.
57. I give the impression of intelligence and do not let
problems around me to
bother me.
58. I respond to challenges and feel a sense of fulfillment that
makes me the daily living worthwhile.
(2) Health and Wellness (Social health)
59.
60.
61.
I realize that a socially health society must fall under the
rules, laws and regulations and applied to all citizens
equally.
I have equal opportunity to obtain access to the goods
and services critical to being able to function as a
contributing member of society.
I have the mutual social support to contribute the positive
adjustment, and encourage personal growth for
maintaining the social health.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
344
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Social health) (Continued)
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
I have a feeling of mutual trust and reciprocity in a
community which is an important indicator of social
health.
I collaborate with others in society only if it seems
appropriate and convenient.
I am unsure to participate in social net working sites and
instant messaging with strangers.
I accept social rules, certain values and principles, and
feel secured enough to modify them in light of my
experience.
I realize that a socially health society must fall under the
rules, laws and regulations and applied to all citizens
equally.
I receive equal access on key foundation from the society
for maintaining my life fortification.
I am able to act according to social rules, and feel guilty
when others don't keep the rules.
I interact and make friends with people in areas around
and thrive in social settings which affect the social health.
I have ability to develop satisfying relationships in one<s
community.
I believe that the improving of the social health of the
individuals can improve the social health of the society.
I integrate myself into communities which tend to live
longer and recover faster from disease.
I cannot adjust myself with the society and do not have
ability to perform normal roles in society.
Social interactions cannot assist in improving
relationships with others and cannot assist in improving
the social wellness.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
345
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Social health) (Continued)
75.
I socialize with other people and form the mutual
relationships for the benefits of the social health.
76. I have equal access to obtain the contributions, to
maintain my life, and to be protected from the society.
77. I generally accept social rules, and be sensitive to
feelings and needs of others in society.
78. I feel the support offered by being a part of the society
encourages me for better growth of social wellness.
79. I feel happy when I cooperate and work with others in
society and adjust myself to the requirement of my
society.
80. I interact with other people as well as the consequences
or benefits of such interactions in relation to the wellbeing.
(3) Enjoy life
81
82.
83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
I always make the best of time to enjoy my life on this
earth.
I have a positive outlook on what happens which help to
realize the meaning of life.
I enjoy life because I have positive look at the things,
gadgets and environment around.
I belief that nature is an amazing healer for the stresses
and strains of modern life.
I think, the most wasted of all days is one without laughter
and I am not too busy to laugh, or too serious to smile.
I motivate to master new skills, seek out new challenges,
and maintain a sense of creativity and curiosity.
Social networking sites and instant messaging contribute
me to pass my meaningful days.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
346
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(3) Enjoy life (Continued)
88.
I always spend time for a simple pleasure such as
playing with pets or planting or cooking a nice meal with
the family.
89. My hard work does not allow me to spend time to
appreciate the ordinary events and consider them a
special beauty.
90. I participate in clubs, activities, and sports for increasing
the relationship with people instead of sitting bored at
home and wallowing in self-pity.
91. I learn something new every day because I belief that
there is a strong link between learning and happiness.
92. I view or rethink about my routine work in the morning
and evening and adjust them suitable to my life.
93. I celebrate successes of my difficult work because I belief
that the enjoy feeling success is the route to happiness
and enjoyment of life.
94. A major part of life concerns with the attitude towards self
and others.
95. When things go bad, I try to appreciate the blessings I
have and try to live my life with joy.
96. I am sure that joy in life and not the length of life is the
most important thing.
97. I fear about a lot of difficulties in my future life.
98. I frequently take into consideration the most troubles or
dissatisfactions, or the negative things in life.
99. Before starting a new important work or new activities I
am frequently afraid that it will go wrong or unable to
make it.
100. I always see many negative aspects of troubles in my life.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
347
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(3) Enjoy life (Continued)
101. When things are going well I never expect that they will
be forever.
102. I consider the world is not a nice place to live in, so I do
not make a plan or imagine what and how I have to do in
future.
103. I frequently expect to face new difficulties soon.
104. In order to avoid disappointments, I force myself to have
low expectations.
105. I generally distrust the mankind and believe that mankind
will face more violence, wars and in justices.
(4) Accountability
106. I talk openly and regularly about the positive and
negative consequences of the actions, performances,
expectations and accountabilities.
107. I take the responsibility for my production, my behaviour
and my performance.
108. I evaluate my behaviour and performance on a regular
basis.
109. I feel that everyone is much more competent and
confidence.
110. I fully trust in capacity of other people to solve problems
or manipulate the failure and difficulty.
111. I never care for anything or anyone significant.
112. If I do well at something, I tend to put to luck, but If I do
badly at something, I believe it<s all are my faults.
113. I think others are very focused and critical on what I say
and do.
114. It is impossible for me to be happy if I don<t take
responsibility on my work.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
348
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(4) Accountability (Continued)
115. I make excuses for my mistake and think that there is no
need to improve the mistakes.
116. I monitor the workforce to ensure all of the positive and
negative consequences around accountability are
perceived as real.
117. I always make an excuse for the behaviour, provide an
apology or acknowledge shame for the results.
118. I consider to the person<s self-concept and their level of
desirability to engage with others over the issue or task.
119. I take the balance between obedience, loyalty, and
participation between all parties involved.
120. I have mind set on promoting the notion that each person
in a workplace has a set of tasks and functions that
define the expectations of their role.
121. I accept the obligation of an individual or organization to
account for its activities.
(5) Work on the whole person
122. I belief that human being are made up of body, mind,
heart and spirit. These four parts can<t be well unless the
whole is well.
123. It is difficult to enjoy life, if the body, mind, heart and spirit
are unhealthy.
124. I take into account the whole person that body, mind,
heart and spirit have to work together not separately.
125. Without a healthy body, one becomes lethargic, lazy and
unmotivated.
126. Life without problems would be a bare existence, without
the opportunity for the growth of the whole person.
127. Taking care of the body means the development of
physical body. It can be done separately from to others
elements such as mind, heart and spirit.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
349
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(5) Work on the whole person (Continued)
128. Positive attitude brings constructive changes into life,
makes happier, brighter and more successful
129. With a positive attitude one can see the bright side of life,
become optimistic and expect the best to happen.
130. A state of mind is well worth developing and
strengthening.
131. I get involved with physical activities for the benefits of ability
to express emotions and maintain a balance of emotions.
132. One can make happy life without taking into account the
whole person i.e. body, mind, heart and spirit.
133. I need to learn a living to get by in life because they are
all part of the whole picture, and this must be part of my
attitude towards life.
134. To have a satisfying life, one should have the good
attitude towards life.
135. For quality of life and well being, one should think in
terms of taking care of the whole person.
(6) Self-esteem
136. I feel confidently capable for life and feel able & worth to
behave right as a person.
137. I have ability to perform normal roles in society.
138. I generally feel anxious in new social situations where I
may not know what is expected of me.
139. I find it difficult to hear criticism about myself.
140 I act according to my best choice, trusting my own
judgment, and not feeling guilty when others don't like my
choice.
141. I fear being made to look like a fool. (n)
142. I am very critical of myself and others. (n)
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
350
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(6) Self-esteem (Continued)
143. I am anxious and fearful most of time. (n)
144. When someone mistreats me, I think that I must have
done something to deserve it. (n)
145. I fear making a mistake which others might see.
146 I do not lose time worrying excessively about what
happened in the past, but I plan for the future and live in
the present intensely.
147. I frequently feel depressed about things I<ve said and
done, or things I<ve failed to say or do.
148 I avoid making changes in my life because I fear of
making mistake or failing.
149. I often get defensive and strike back when I perceive I
am being criticized. (n)
150. I am fearful that I will say or do something that will make
me look stupid or incompetent. (n)
151. I trust in my capacity to solve problems and not hesitating
after failures and difficulties.
152. I try to avoid conflict and confrontation. (n)
153. I accept different internal feelings and drives, either
positive or negative, revealing those drives to others only
when they choose.
154. I frequently review and analyze what I said or did for my
day, and I have negative thoughts on my appearance.
155. I am easily embarrassed, procrastinate, and too sensitive.
156. I feel discouraged and inferior when I compare myself
with others.
157. I often refrain from sharing my opinions, my ideas, and
rely on the opinion of others to make decisions.
158. It is hard for me to take criticism from other people and
criticize someone to their face.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
351
Continued
St.
No.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
Statements
(6) Self-esteem (Continued)
159. I face life with more confidence, benevolence and
optimism, and thus I can easily reach my goals and
self-actualize.
160. I often angry or hurt by the behaviour and words of
others. (n)
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APPENDIX B
SCALE TO MEASURE THE ATTITUDE TOWARDS LIFE
OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
(Pre-Pilot)
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INSTRUCTION : The purpose of the scale is to measure the attitude towards life of secondary
school students. Please read these 121 statements carefully and then mark ( ) against the
appropriate column whether you "accepted# or "rejected# with each statement, keeping in
mind the following criteria:
(a) Wording of the statement should be simple. Even the beginner can
read and understand the statements.
(a) Complex sentence was avoided as far as possible.
(b) Statements having two negative should not be selected
(c) Ambiguous statement should be avoided.
In obtaining responses, the view point of the guide was given as "Accepted# or
"Rejected#.
353
St.
No.
Statements
(1) Achieving goals and attaining success
1
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
I always make the best of my time to enjoy my life on this earth.
If I cannot do as well as others or I am an inferior person, it means I
cannot achieve my goals or my success.
My attitude towards life lies on the work achievement and wellness
life.
I desire my life goals on the financial prosperity and expertise as
well as the health wellness and professional growth.
The success of making lots of money and accumulating vast
amounts of wealth are my achieving goals.
My achievement - oriented does not concern to job satisfaction and
the family well-being.
I prefer to be well educated and having growth in future career
path.
My achieving goals and attaining success is about the "attaining
wealth, favour, or eminence and prosperity#.
The accomplishment in social status, personally, emotionally,
spiritually and thoughts are my achieving life goals.
The grasping and mastering advance in technology are my favorite
life goals.
Self-confidence, self-directed, optimistic, talented, lightning speed,
well skills are my achievement-oriented.
I dislike working hard and dislike having high power in social and
communication. (n)
I do not want to have ability of focusing, analyzing more lengthy,
and considering more complex information.
Diversity and equality are not the fundamental way for achieving of
my life goals.
Loyalty to organization and engagement at work are the priority
factors for my attaining success.
View Point
Accepted Rejected
354
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Physical health)
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
I consider the physical health is an essential part of my overall
health, which include everything from physical fitness to overall
wellness.
I take lots of care of the external part of my body to function
properly as it is commonly supposed to function.
I realize that if my internal organs cannot coordinate properly, it is a
sign of serious health issue, which is one of the major reasons of
illness, health problems, and disease.
I belief that physical health wellness depend on the performance of
the body system, nutrition, right environment , life habits, physical
activities, timely rest, and clean air and water.
I sit in a place for long duration without changing posture and using
technology beyond the limits.
I am unable to spend time for physical activities like walking,
jogging, running, bicycling, doing yoga, and exercising.
I feed my body with right type of food and drinks for my physical
health.
I maintain my physical health for overall health and thus improving
immunity system and reducing chances of illness, disease and
injury.
I participate in physical activities regularly i.e. aerobic, walking,
swimming, running, cycling, and other expenditure energy activities
for the benefits of healthy life.
I engage myself with vigorous physical activities for leading my
present healthy life and in adulthood.
I take a balanced diet and limit my intake of saturated fats and
cholesterol to avoid obesity weight.
If I do not avoid the sedentary lifestyle, my health can easily be at
risk to many diseases like chronic heart disease, hypertension and
diabetes.
View Point
Accepted Rejected
355
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Physical health)
28.
I avoid bad habits like waking up late, eating junk food, addiction of
drugs, smoking, drinking etc.
29. It is unnecessary to join in physical activities at an early age for the
value of self preservation and choosing a lifestyle.
30. I participate in moderate and vigorous intensity physical activities
for improving of physical health i.e. bone, muscles strength,
flexibility, and reduce the risk for cardiovascular.
(2) Health and Wellness (Mental health)
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
I maintain good mental health which includes a state of emotional
and psychological well-being.
I have an ability to use my cognitive and emotional capabilities.
I get involve with physical activities for the benefits of ability to
express emotions, maintain a balance of emotions, and mental
health.
I engage in physical activities and get an adequate amount of
rest/sleep to maintain my emotions and mental health.
I am unable to maintain a balance of emotions so that negative
emotions such as depression, stress, anxiety, fear and anger are
dominant.
I change expectations of life and solve the problem, when problems
arise.
I have less substance abuse, lower rate of depression and anxiety
for the recovery of mental wellness.
I generally have a positive outlook which enhanced levels of mental
wellness condition.
I work hard for the whole day and never schedule my day to allow
time for leisure activity.
I am very serious when stress and anxiety becomes too difficult to
manage.
View Point
Accepted Rejected
356
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Mental health)
41.
I do something different that will refresh and restore my energy for work,
as well as to release anxiety and enjoy the peace.
42. I do not live by food alone, but consume the spiritual nature to lead a
satisfying and successful life.
43. I forgive other, forgive myself, free from negative thought, and
countered with a thought of gratitude.
44. I give the impression of intelligence and do not let problems around
me to
bother me.
45. I respond to challenges and feel a sense of fulfillment that makes
me the daily living worthwhile.
(2) Health and Wellness (Social health)
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
I realize that a socially health society must fall under the rules, laws
and regulations and applied to all citizens equally.
I have the mutual social support to contribute the positive
adjustment, and encourage personal growth for maintaining the
social health.
I have a feeling of mutual trust and reciprocity in a community which
is an important indicator of social health.
I collaborate with others in society only if it seems appropriate and
convenient.
I am unsure to participate in social networking sites and instant
messaging with strangers.
I accept social rules, certain values and principles, and feel
secured enough to modify them in light of my experience.
I realize that a socially health society must fall under the rules, laws
and regulations and applied to all citizens equally.
I receive equal access on key foundation from the society for
maintaining my life fortification.
I interact and make friends with people in areas around and thrive in
social settings which affect the social health.
View Point
Accepted Rejected
357
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Social health) (Continued)
55.
I believe that the improving of the social health of the individuals
can improve the social health of the society.
56. I cannot adjust myself with the society and do not have ability to
perform normal roles in society.
57. Social interactions cannot assist in improving relationships with
others and cannot assist in improving the social wellness.
58. I socialize with other people and form the mutual relationships for
the benefits of the social health.
59. I have equal access to obtain the contributions, to maintain my life,
and to be protected from the society.
60. I feel the support offered by being a part of the society encourages
me for better growth of social wellness.
61. I feel happy when I cooperate and work with others in society and
adjust myself to the requirement of my society.
(3) Enjoy life
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
I always make the best of time to enjoy my life on this earth.
I have a positive outlook on what happens which help to realize the
meaning of life.
I enjoy life because I have positive look at the things, gadgets and
environment around.
I belief that nature is an amazing healer for the stresses and strains
of modern life.
I think, the most wasted of all days is one without laughter and I am
not too busy to laugh, or too serious to smile.
I motivate to master new skills, seek out new challenges, and
maintain a sense of creativity and curiosity.
Social networking sites and instant messaging contribute me to
pass my meaningful days.
I always spend time for a simple pleasure such as playing with
pets, planting or cooking a nice meal with the family.
View Point
Accepted Rejected
358
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(3) Enjoy life (Continued)
70.
My hard work does not allow me to spend time to appreciate the
ordinary events and consider them a special beauty.
71. I participate in clubs, activities, and sports for increasing the
relationship with people instead of sitting bored at home and
wallowing in self-pity.
72. I view or rethink about my routine work in the morning and evening
and adjust them suitable to my life.
73. I celebrate successes of my difficult work because I belief that the
enjoy feeling success is the route to happiness and enjoyment of
life.
74. When things go bad, I try to appreciate the blessings I have and try
to live my life with joy.
75. I am sure that joy in life and not the length of life is the most
important thing.
76. I fear about a lot of difficulties in my future life. (n)
77. I frequently take into consideration the most troubles or
dissatisfactions, or the negative things in life.
78. Before starting a new important work or new activities I am
frequently afraid that it will go wrong or unable to make it.
79. When things are going well I never expect that they will be forever.
(n)
80. I consider the world is not a nice place to live in, so I do not make a
plan or imagine what and how I have to do in future.
81. In order to avoid disappointments, I force myself to have low
expectations. (n)
82. I generally distrust the mankind and believe that mankind will face
more violence, wars and in justices.
(4) Accountability
83.
I talk openly and regularly about the positive and negative
consequences of the actions, performances, expectations and
accountabilities.
View Point
Accepted Rejected
359
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(4) Accountability (Continued)
84.
I take the responsibility for my production, my behaviour and my
performance.
85. I evaluate my behaviour and performance on a regular basis.
86. I fully trust in capacity of other people to solve problems or
manipulate the failure and difficulty.
87. If I do well at something, I tend to put to luck, but If I do badly at
something, I believe it<s all are my faults.
88. I make excuses for my mistake and think that there is no need to
improve the mistakes.
89. I monitor the workforce to ensure all of the positive and negative
consequences around accountability are perceived as real.
90. I always make an excuse for the behaviour, provide an apology or
acknowledge shame for the results.
91. I consider to the person<s self-concept and their level of desirability
to engage with others over the issue or task.
92. I take the balance between obedience, loyalty, and participation
between all parties involved.
93. I have mind set on promoting the notion that each person in a
workplace has a set of tasks and functions that define the
expectations of their role.
94. I accept the obligation of an individual or organization to account for
its activities.
(5) Work on the whole person
95.
96.
97.
98.
I belief that human being are made up of body, mind, heart and
spirit. These four parts can<t be well unless the whole is well.
It is difficult to enjoy life, if the body, mind, heart and spirit are
unhealthy.
I take into account the whole person that body, mind, heart and
spirit have to work together not separately.
Without a healthy body, one becomes lethargic, lazy and
unmotivated.
View Point
Accepted Rejected
360
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(5) Work on the whole person (Continued)
99.
Life without problems would be a bare existence, without the
opportunity for the growth of the whole person.
100. Taking care of the body means the development of physical body. It
can be done separately from to others elements such as mind,
heart and spirit.
101. Positive attitude brings constructive changes into life, makes
happier, brighter and more successful
102. I get involve with physical activities for the benefits of ability to
express emotions and maintain a balance of emotions.
103. One can make happy life without taking into account the whole
person i.e. body, mind, heart and spirit.
104. I need to learn a living to get by in life because they are all part of
the whole picture, and this must be part of my attitude towards life.
105. For quality of life and well being, one should think in terms of taking
care of the whole person.
(6) Self-esteem
106. I feel confidently capable for life and feel able & worth to behave
right as a person.
107. I have ability to perform normal roles in society.
108. I generally feel anxious in new social situations where I may not
know what is expected of me.
109. I find it difficult to hear criticism about myself.
110 I act according to my best choice, trusting my own judgment, and
not feeling guilty when others don't like my choice.
111. I fear making a mistake which others might see.
112 I do not lose time worrying excessively about what happened in the
past, but I plan for the future and live in the present intensely.
113. I frequently feel depressed about things I<ve said and done, or
things I<ve failed to say or do.
View Point
Accepted Rejected
361
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(6) Self-esteem (Continued)
114
115.
116.
117.
118.
119.
120.
121.
I avoid making changes in my life because I fear of making mistake
or failing.
I trust in my capacity to solve problems and not hesitating after
failures and difficulties.
I frequently review and analyze what I said or did for my day, and I
have negative thoughts on my appearance.
I am easily embarrassed, procrastinate, and too sensitive.
I feel discouraged and inferior when I compare myself with others.
I often refrain from sharing my opinions, my ideas, and rely on the
opinion of others to make decisions.
It is hard for me to take criticism from other people and criticize
someone to their face.
I face life with more confidence, benevolence and optimism, and
thus I can easily reach my goals and self-actualize.
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗♦•∗•∗•∗•∗•
• • • •
View Point
Accepted Rejected
362
APPENDIX C
SCALE TO MEASURE THE ATTITUDE TOWARDS LIFE
OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
(Pilot)
∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗
INSTRUCTION : The purpose of the scale is to measure the attitude towards life of secondary
school students. There is no correct or incorrect answer to the statements. Your responses
will be kept confidential, hence feel free to express your agreement.
Please read these 101 statements carefully and then mark each statement in the
right margin according to the attitude towards life of secondary school students. The levels
of agreement on the statements about the attitude towards life are as follow:
Strongly agree means you strongly agree with the statements
Agree
means you agree with the statements
Uncertain
means you cannot make a decision with the statements
Disagree
means you disagree with the statements
Strongly disagree means you strongly disagree with the statements
Example: Please response the level of your agreement on the statement in the scale
regarding the attitude towards life of secondary school students.
Level of Agreement
Item
0
00
Statements
I like to spend time for enjoyment
of my life.
I enjoy celebrating a great variety
of activities.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
363
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(1) Achieving goals and attaining success
1 I always make the best of my time to
enjoy my life on this earth.
2. My attitude towards life lies on the work
achievement and wellness life.
3. I desire my life goals on the financial
prosperity and expertise as well as the
health wellness and professional growth.
4. The success of making lots of money and
accumulating vast amounts of wealth are
my achieving goals.
5. My achievement - oriented does not
concern to job satisfaction and the family
well-being.
6. I prefer to be well educated and having
growth in future career path.
7. My achieving goals and attaining success
is about the "attaining wealth, favour, or
eminence and prosperity#.
8. The accomplishment in social status,
personally, emotionally, spiritually and
thoughts are my achieving life goals.
9. The grasping and mastering advance in
technology are my favorite life goals.
10. Self-confidence, self-directed, optimistic,
talented, lightning speed, well skills are
my achievement-oriented.
11. I do not want to have ability of focusing,
analyzing more lengthy, and considering
more complex information.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
364
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
Strongly
agree
(1) Achieving goals and attaining success (Continued)
12. Diversity and equality are not the
fundamental way for achieving of my life
goals.
13. Loyalty to organization and engagement
at work are the priority factors for my
attaining success.
(2) Health and Wellness (Physical health)
14. I consider the physical health is an
essential part of my overall health, which
include everything from physical fitness to
overall wellness.
15. I take lots of care of the external part of
my body to function properly as it is
commonly supposed to function.
16. I belief that physical health wellness
depend on the performance of the body
system, nutrition, right environment , life
habits, physical activities, timely rest, and
clean air and water.
17. I sit in a place for long duration without
changing posture and using technology
beyond the limits.
18. I am unable to spend time for physical
activities like walking, jogging, running,
bicycling, doing yoga, and exercising.
19. I feed my body with right type of food and
drinks for my physical health.
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
365
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Physical health) (Continued)
20. I participate in physical activities regularly
i.e. aerobic, walking, swimming, running,
cycling, and other expenditure energy
activities for the benefits of healthy life.
21. I engage myself with vigorous physical
activities for leading my present healthy
life and in adulthood.
22. I take a balanced diet and limit my intake
of saturated fats and cholesterol to avoid
obesity weight.
23. If I do not avoid the sedentary lifestyle, my
health can easily be at risk to many
diseases like chronic heart disease,
hypertension and diabetes.
24. It is unnecessary to join in physical
activities at an early age for the value of
self preservation and choosing a lifestyle.
25. I participate in moderate and vigorous
intensity physical activities for improving
of physical health i.e. bone, muscles
strength, flexibility, and reduce the risk for
cardiovascular.
(2) Health and Wellness (Mental health)
26. I maintain good mental health which
includes a state of emotional and
psychological well-being.
27. I get involved with physical activities for
the benefits of ability to express emotions,
maintain a balance of emotions, and
mental health.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
366
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Mental health) (Continued)
28. I engage in physical activities and get an
adequate amount of rest/sleep to
maintain my emotions and mental health.
29. I am unable to maintain a balance of
emotions so that negative emotions such
as depression, stress, anxiety, fear and
anger are dominant.
30. I have less substance abuse, lower rate
of depression and anxiety for the recovery
of mental wellness.
31. I generally have a positive outlook which
enhanced levels of mental wellness
condition.
32. I work hard for the whole day and never
schedule my day to allow time for leisure
activity.
33. I am very serious when stress and anxiety
becomes too difficult to manage.
34. I do something different that will refresh and
restore my energy for work, as well as to
release anxiety and enjoy the peace.
35. I forgive other, forgive myself, free from
negative thought, and countered with a
thought of gratitude.
36. I give the impression of intelligence and
do not let problems around me to
bother me.
37. I respond to challenges and feel a sense
of fulfillment that makes me the daily living
worthwhile.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
367
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Social health)
38. I have the mutual social support to
contribute the positive adjustment, and
encourage personal growth for
maintaining the social health.
39. I have a feeling of mutual trust and
reciprocity in a community which is an
important indicator of social health.
40. I collaborate with others in society only if
it seems appropriate and convenient.
41. I am unsure to participate in social
networking sites and instant messaging
with strangers.
42. I interact and make friends with people in
areas around and thrive in social settings
which affect the social health.
43. I believe that the improving of the social
health of the individuals can improve the
social health of the society.
44. I cannot adjust myself with the society
and do not have ability to perform normal
roles in society.
45. Social interactions cannot assist in
improving relationships with others and
cannot assist in improving the social
wellness.
46. I socialize with other people and form the
mutual relationships for the benefits of the
social health.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
368
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Social health) (Continued)
47. I have equal access to obtain the
contributions, to maintain my life, and to
be protected from the society.
48. I feel the support offered by being a part
of the society encourages me for better
growth of social wellness.
49. I feel happy when I cooperate and work
with others in society and adjust myself to
the requirement of my society.
(3) Enjoy life
50. I have a positive outlook on what happens
which help to realize the meaning of life.
51. I enjoy life because I have positive look at
the things, gadgets and environment
around.
52. I belief that nature is an amazing healer
for the stresses and strains of modern life.
53. I think, the most wasted of all days is one
without laughter and I am not too busy to
laugh, or too serious to smile.
54. I motivate to master new skills, seek out
new challenges, and maintain a sense of
creativity and curiosity.
55. Social networking sites and instant
messaging contribute me to pass my
meaningful days.
56. I always spend time for a simple pleasure
such as playing with pets, planting or
cooking a nice meal with the family.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
369
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(3) Enjoy life (Continued)
57. My hard work does not allow me to spend
time to appreciate the ordinary events
and consider them a special beauty.
58. I participate in clubs, activities, and
sports for increasing the relationship with
people instead of sitting bored at home
and wallowing in self-pity.
59. I view or rethink about my routine work in
the morning and evening and adjust them
suitable to my life.
60. I celebrate successes of my difficult work
because I belief that the enjoy feeling
success is the route to happiness and
enjoyment of life.
61. When things go bad, I try to appreciate
the blessings I have and try to live my life
with joy.
62. I frequently take into consideration the
most troubles or dissatisfactions, or the
negative things in life.
63. Before starting a new important work or
new activities I am frequently afraid that it
will go wrong or unable to make it.
64. I consider the world is not a nice place to
live in, so I do not make a plan or imagine
what and how I have to do in future.
65. I generally distrust the mankind and
believe that mankind will face more
violence, wars and in justices.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
370
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(4) Accountability
66. I talk openly and regularly about the
positive and negative consequences of
the actions, performances, expectations
and accountabilities.
67. I take the responsibility for my production,
my behaviour and my performance.
68. I evaluate my behaviour and performance
on a regular basis.
69. I fully trust in capacity of other people to
solve problems or manipulate the failure
and difficulty.
70. If I do well at something, I tend to put to
luck, but If I do badly at something, I
believe it<s all are my faults.
71. I make excuses for my mistake and think
that there is no need to improve the
mistakes.
72. I monitor the workforce to ensure all of the
positive and negative consequences
around accountability are perceived as
real.
73. I always make an excuse for the
behaviour, provide an apology or
acknowledge shame for the results.
74. I take the balance between obedience,
loyalty, and participation between all
parties involved.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
371
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(4) Accountability (Continued)
75. I have mind set on promoting the notion
that each person in a workplace has a set
of tasks and functions that define the
expectations of their role.
(5) Work on the whole person
76. I belief that human being are made up of
body, mind, heart and spirit. These four
parts can<t be well unless the whole is
well.
77. It is difficult to enjoy life, if the body, mind,
heart and spirit are unhealthy.
78. I take into account the whole person that
body, mind, heart and spirit have to work
together not separately.
79. Without a healthy body, one becomes
lethargic, lazy and unmotivated.
80. Life without problems would be a bare
existence, without the opportunity for the
growth of the whole person.
81. Taking care of the body means the
development of physical body. It can be
done separately from to others elements
such as mind, heart and spirit.
82. Positive attitude brings constructive
changes into life, makes happier, brighter
and more successful
83. I get involved with physical activities for
the benefits of ability to express emotions
and maintain a balance of emotions.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
372
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(5) Work on the whole person (Continued)
84. One can make happy life without taking
into account the whole person i.e. body,
mind, heart and spirit.
85. I need to learn a living to get by in life
because they are all part of the whole
picture, and this must be part of my
attitude towards life.
86. For quality of life and well being, one
should think in terms of taking care of the
whole person.
(6) Self-esteem
87. I have ability to perform normal roles in
society.
88. I generally feel anxious in new social
situations where I may not know what is
expected of me.
89. I find it difficult to hear criticism about
myself.
90. I act according to my best choice,
trusting my own judgment, and not feeling
guilty when others don't like my choice.
91. I fear making a mistake which others
might see.
92. I do not lose time worrying excessively
about what happened in the past, but I
plan for the future and live in the present
intensely.
93. I frequently feel depressed about things
I<ve said and done, or things I<ve failed to
say or do.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
373
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Strongly
agree
Statements
Agree
(6) Self-esteem (Continued)
94. I avoid making changes in my life
because I fear of making mistake or
failing.
95. I trust in my capacity to solve problems
and not hesitating after failures and
difficulties.
96. I frequently review and analyze what I
said or did for my day, and I have
negative thoughts on my appearance.
97. I am easily embarrassed, procrastinate,
and too sensitive.
98. I feel discouraged and inferior when I
compare myself with others.
99. I often refrain from sharing my opinions,
my ideas, and rely on the opinion of
others to make decisions.
100. It is hard for me to take criticism from
other people and criticize someone to
their face.
101. I face life with more confidence,
benevolence and optimism, and thus I
can easily reach my goals and
self-actualize.
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗♦•∗•∗•∗•∗•
• • • •
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
374
APPENDIX D
SCALE TO MEASURE THE ATTITUDE TOWARDS LIFE
OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
(Final)
∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗
INSTRUCTION : The purpose of the scale is to measure the attitude towards life of secondary
school students. There is no correct or incorrect answer to the statements. Your responses
will be kept confidential, hence feel free to express your agreement.
Please read these 100 statements carefully and then mark each statement in the
right margin according to the attitude towards life of secondary school students. The levels
of agreement on the statements about the attitude towards life are as follow:
Strongly agree means you strongly agree with the statements
Agree
means you agree with the statements
Uncertain
means you cannot make a decision with the statements
Disagree
means you disagree with the statements
Strongly disagree means you strongly disagree with the statements
Example: Please response the level of your agreement on the statement in the scale
regarding the attitude towards life of secondary school students.
Level of Agreement
Item
0
00
Statements
I like to spend time for enjoyment
of my life.
I enjoy celebrating a great variety
of activities.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
375
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(1) Achieving goals and attaining success
1 I always make the best of my time to
enjoy my life on this earth.
2. My attitude towards life lies on the work
achievement and wellness life.
3. I desire my life goals on the financial
prosperity and expertise as well as the
health wellness and professional growth.
4. The success of making lots of money and
accumulating vast amounts of wealth are
my achieving goals.
5. My achievement - oriented does not
concern to job satisfaction and the family
well-being.
6. I prefer to be well educated and having
growth in future career path.
7. My achieving goals and attaining success
is about the "attaining wealth, favour, or
eminence and prosperity#.
8. The accomplishment in social status,
personally, emotionally, spiritually and
thoughts are my achieving life goals.
9. The grasping and mastering advance in
technology are my favorite life goals.
10. Self-confidence, self-directed, optimistic,
talented, lightning speed, well skills are
my achievement-oriented.
11. I do not want to have ability of focusing,
analyzing more lengthy, and considering
more complex information.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
376
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
Strongly
agree
(1) Achieving goals and attaining success (Continued)
12. Diversity and equality are not the
fundamental way for achieving of my life
goals.
13. Loyalty to organization and engagement
at work are the priority factors for my
attaining success.
(2) Health and Wellness (Physical health)
14. I consider the physical health is an
essential part of my overall health, which
include everything from physical fitness to
overall wellness.
15. I take lots of care of the external part of
my body to function properly as it is
commonly supposed to function.
16. I belief that physical health wellness
depend on the performance of the body
system, nutrition, right environment , life
habits, physical activities, timely rest, and
clean air and water.
17. I sit in a place for long duration without
changing posture and using technology
beyond the limits.
18. I am unable to spend time for physical
activities like walking, jogging, running,
bicycling, doing yoga, and exercising.
19. I feed my body with right type of food and
drinks for my physical health.
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
377
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Physical health) (Continued)
20. I participate in physical activities regularly
i.e. aerobic, walking, swimming, running,
cycling, and other expenditure energy
activities for the benefits of healthy life.
21. I engage myself with vigorous physical
activities for leading my present healthy
life and in adulthood.
22. I take a balanced diet and limit my intake
of saturated fats and cholesterol to avoid
obesity weight.
23. If I do not avoid the sedentary lifestyle, my
health can easily be at risk to many
diseases like chronic heart disease,
hypertension and diabetes.
24. It is unnecessary to join in physical
activities at an early age for the value of
self preservation and choosing a lifestyle.
25. I participate in moderate and vigorous
intensity physical activities for improving
of physical health i.e. bone, muscles
strength, flexibility, and reduce the risk for
cardiovascular.
(2) Health and Wellness (Mental health)
26. I maintain good mental health which
includes a state of emotional and
psychological well-being.
27. I get involved with physical activities for
the benefits of ability to express emotions,
maintain a balance of emotions, and
mental health.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
378
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Mental health) (Continued)
28. I engage in physical activities and get an
adequate amount of rest/sleep to
maintain my emotions and mental health.
29. I am unable to maintain a balance of
emotions so that negative emotions such
as depression, stress, anxiety, fear and
anger are dominant.
30. I have less substance abuse, lower rate
of depression and anxiety for the recovery
of mental wellness.
31. I generally have a positive outlook which
enhanced levels of mental wellness
condition.
32. I work hard for the whole day and never
schedule my day to allow time for leisure
activity.
33. I am very serious when stress and anxiety
becomes too difficult to manage.
34. I do something different that will refresh and
restore my energy for work, as well as to
release anxiety and enjoy the peace.
35. I forgive other, forgive myself, free from
negative thought, and countered with a
thought of gratitude.
36. I give the impression of intelligence and
do not let problems around me to
bother me.
37. I respond to challenges and feel a sense
of fulfillment that makes me the daily living
worthwhile.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
379
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Social health)
38. I have the mutual social support to
contribute the positive adjustment, and
encourage personal growth for
maintaining the social health.
39. I have a feeling of mutual trust and
reciprocity in a community which is an
important indicator of social health.
40. I collaborate with others in society only if
it seems appropriate and convenient.
41. I am unsure to participate in social
networking sites and instant messaging
with strangers.
42. I interact and make friends with people in
areas around and thrive in social settings
which affect the social health.
43. I believe that the improving of the social
health of the individuals can improve the
social health of the society.
44. I cannot adjust myself with the society
and do not have ability to perform normal
roles in society.
45. Social interactions cannot assist in
improving relationships with others and
cannot assist in improving the social
wellness.
46. I socialize with other people and form the
mutual relationships for the benefits of the
social health.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
380
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(2) Health and Wellness (Social health) (Continued)
47. I have equal access to obtain the
contributions, to maintain my life, and to
be protected from the society.
48. I feel the support offered by being a part
of the society encourages me for better
growth of social wellness.
49. I feel happy when I cooperate and work
with others in society and adjust myself to
the requirement of my society.
(3) Enjoy life
50. I have a positive outlook on what happens
which help to realize the meaning of life.
51. I enjoy life because I have positive look at
the things, gadgets and environment
around.
52. I belief that nature is an amazing healer
for the stresses and strains of modern life.
53. I think, the most wasted of all days is one
without laughter and I am not too busy to
laugh, or too serious to smile.
54. I motivate to master new skills, seek out
new challenges, and maintain a sense of
creativity and curiosity.
55. Social networking sites and instant
messaging contribute me to pass my
meaningful days.
56. I always spend time for a simple pleasure
such as playing with pets, planting or
cooking a nice meal with the family.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
381
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(3) Enjoy life (Continued)
57. My hard work does not allow me to spend
time to appreciate the ordinary events
and consider them a special beauty.
58. I participate in clubs, activities, and
sports for increasing the relationship with
people instead of sitting bored at home
and wallowing in self-pity.
59. I view or rethink about my routine work in
the morning and evening and adjust them
suitable to my life.
60. I celebrate successes of my difficult work
because I belief that the enjoy feeling
success is the route to happiness and
enjoyment of life.
61. When things go bad, I try to appreciate
the blessings I have and try to live my life
with joy.
62. I frequently take into consideration the
most troubles or dissatisfactions, or the
negative things in life.
63. Before starting a new important work or
new activities I am frequently afraid that it
will go wrong or unable to make it.
64. I consider the world is not a nice place to
live in, so I do not make a plan or imagine
what and how I have to do in future.
65. I generally distrust the mankind and
believe that mankind will face more
violence, wars and in justices.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
382
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(4) Accountability
66. I talk openly and regularly about the
positive and negative consequences of
the actions, performances, expectations
and accountabilities.
67. I take the responsibility for my production,
my behaviour and my performance.
68. I evaluate my behaviour and performance
on a regular basis.
69. I fully trust in capacity of other people to
solve problems or manipulate the failure
and difficulty.
70. If I do well at something, I tend to put to
luck, but If I do badly at something, I
believe it<s all are my faults.
71. I make excuses for my mistake and think
that there is no need to improve the
mistakes.
72. I monitor the workforce to ensure all of the
positive and negative consequences
around accountability are perceived as
real.
73. I always make an excuse for the
behaviour, provide an apology or
acknowledge shame for the results.
74. I take the balance between obedience,
loyalty, and participation between all
parties involved.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
383
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(4) Accountability (Continued)
75. I have mind set on promoting the notion
that each person in a workplace has a set
of tasks and functions that define the
expectations of their role.
(5) Work on the whole person
76. I belief that human being are made up of
body, mind, heart and spirit. These four
parts can<t be well unless the whole is
well.
77. It is difficult to enjoy life, if the body, mind,
heart and spirit are unhealthy.
78. I take into account the whole person that
body, mind, heart and spirit have to work
together not separately.
79. Without a healthy body, one becomes
lethargic, lazy and unmotivated.
80. Life without problems would be a bare
existence, without the opportunity for the
growth of the whole person.
81. Taking care of the body means the
development of physical body. It can be
done separately from to others elements
such as mind, heart and spirit.
82. Positive attitude brings constructive
changes into life, makes happier, brighter
and more successful
83. I get involved with physical activities for
the benefits of ability to express emotions
and maintain a balance of emotions.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
384
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Statements
(5) Work on the whole person (Continued)
84. One can make happy life without taking
into account the whole person i.e. body,
mind, heart and spirit.
85. I need to learn a living to get by in life
because they are all part of the whole
picture, and this must be part of my
attitude towards life.
86. For quality of life and well being, one
should think in terms of taking care of the
whole person.
(6) Self-esteem
87. I have ability to perform normal roles in
society.
88. I generally feel anxious in new social
situations where I may not know what is
expected of me.
89. I find it difficult to hear criticism about
myself.
90. I act according to my best choice,
trusting my own judgment, and not feeling
guilty when others don't like my choice.
92. I do not lose time worrying excessively
about what happened in the past, but I
plan for the future and live in the present
intensely.
93. I frequently feel depressed about things
I<ve said and done, or things I<ve failed to
say or do.
Strongly
agree
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
385
Continued
Level of Agreement
Item
Strongly
agree
Statements
Agree
(6) Self-esteem (Continued)
94. I avoid making changes in my life
because I fear of making mistake or
failing.
95. I trust in my capacity to solve problems
and not hesitating after failures and
difficulties.
96. I frequently review and analyze what I
said or did for my day, and I have
negative thoughts on my appearance.
97. I am easily embarrassed, procrastinate,
and too sensitive.
98. I feel discouraged and inferior when I
compare myself with others.
99. I often refrain from sharing my opinions,
my ideas, and rely on the opinion of
others to make decisions.
100. It is hard for me to take criticism from
other people and criticize someone to
their face.
101. I face life with more confidence,
benevolence and optimism, and thus I
can easily reach my goals and
self-actualize.
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗♦•∗•∗•∗•∗•
• • • •
Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
386
Preparation
Preparation
P
N
1. Achieving goal
14 4
3
2. Health (Physical) 17 3
5
Health (Mental)
17 3
5
Health (Social)
18 4
6
Total
Pre-pilot
P
N
11 4
1
1
12 3
3
12 3
3
12 4
4
-
3. Enjoy life
13
2
9
2
9
6
2
84
4. Be accountable
5. Whole person
6. Self-esteem
Total
Grand total
Total delete
After delete
17 8
4
12 4
3
1
12 2
3
7 18
1
8
114 46
160
39
121
8
3
3
2
10
37
121
21
100
Pilot
Final
P
10
N
3
9
3
9
3
8
4
11
5
7
3
9
2
4
10
67
33
100
P
N
Delete
P
N
387
APPENDIX E
SCALE TO MEASURE THE PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
(Preparation or Manuscript)
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INSTRUCTION : The purpose of the scale is to measure the participation in physical
education activities of secondary school students. Please read these 104 statements
carefully and then mark ( ) against the appropriate column whether you "agree# or
"uncertain# or "disagree# with each statement, keeping in mind the statement should measure
the participation in physical education activities under the objectives which are given below:
(1) To see whether the statement can measure the participation in physical
education activities.
(2) To see whether there was the consistency between the statement and the
participation in physical education activities.
(3) To see whether the instruction of the scale is self explanatory.
(4) To see whether the illustration in the scale is perfect.
(5) To decide the total time would be required to administer the scale.
In obtaining responses, the score was given as follow:
"Agree# response was given +1 score
"Uncertain# response was given 0 score
"Disagree# response was given -1 score
St.
No.
Statements
(1) Physical education activity in curriculum setting
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
I participate in physical education activities in order to
enhance my capacity in physical strength, knowledge,
and morality.
I search the guidelines for self-development and the
excellent way to cope up with health wellness.
Good physical and mental health, hygiene is provided for
students to participate in school.
I analyze the conditions of physical and mental growth of
teenagers with standard criteria.
Physical education activities aims to maintain health and
for sustainable quality of life.
I participate in kinesthetic activities, physical
exercises, playing games and sports in physical
education subject.
I reduce hour of participation in physical education
activities, but emphasizes on academic achievement.
I search for acquisition of knowledge and accurate
understanding with proper attitude for acquiring hygienic
habits.
I gain experience for self development in accord with ages
after participating in physical education activities.
I select appropriate methods for self-adjustment and sexual
development through physical education activities.
I participate in physical education activities in order to avoid
obesity and against diseases.
Daily physical activities aim to promote an awareness of health
and well being among students.
I analyze the nature of human growth and physical activity
factors which affected the growth and development of
teenage.
388
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
389
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(1) Physical education activity in curriculum setting (Continued)
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
Physical education activities programme are provided for
students< muscles strength and fitness.
Physical education activities provided by school can be
applied to develop quality of life and lifestyle.
I perform good manner in watching, playing, and competing in
sports with spirit when I participate in physical education
activities.
I investigate the processes of strengthening and maintaining
efficient functions of various organs systems.
I feel shy to discuss with others about sexually transmitted
disease, sex problem, and unwanted pregnancy.
I analyze the factors influencing attitude about participating in
physical activities in accordance with Thai and other cultures.
Physical education activities are concerning to prevention and
avoidance of risk such as drugs violent situation.
I play various kinds of Thai and international sports in individual
and in team using the basic skills of the sports.
I participate in moderate and vigorous intensity physical
education for benefits to physical fitness and health
wellness.
I have no chance to participate in physical education
activity because I don<t have aptitude and don<t want to
maintain sound physical fitness.
I participate in physical activities and apply it into other
learning areas and gained into my future lifestyle.
I apply the kinesthetic skills in physical education
activities to strengthen my health continuously and my
daily life.
I participate in physical activities in order to increase
potential of team work and decrease egoism.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
390
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(1) Physical education activity in curriculum setting (Continued)
27.
I choose to consume food suitable to my age and health
strengthening.
28. I analyze the problems arising from the nutritional status
affecting physical and mental health.
29. I analyze the balance between physical activities and
physical and mental health to protect me from illness.
30. I recommend the self-conduct methods to manage
emotions and stress through the physical education
activities.
31. I practice the first aid treatment and safe transfer of the
patients
32. I am unable to analyze the risk factors affecting physical
and mental health, and the methods of prevention.
33. I apply the physical education activities skills to protect
the dangerous situation of taking drugs and consuming
alcohol.
34. I participate in medicines protection and violence for my
own health.
(2) Physical education activity in classroom instruction
35.
36.
37.
38.
I participate in physical education activity in classroom
routines in order to increase concentration and improve
motivation, leading to better learning outcome.
I enjoy physical education activity which integrated in
classroom routines in order to activate, energize, relaxing
and motivate me to learn.
Physical education activities in classroom are cooperated
into every subject lessons.
I participate in physical activities in classroom such as
alternatives to sit in desks or take turns working
throughout the day etc.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
391
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Physical education activity in classroom instruction (Continued)
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
Physical education activities re arranged by teachers in
the classroom in order to engage all the students in
learning.
While learning in the classroom, I am emphasized to sit
quietly at my own desks.
I enjoy simple exercises while sitting and standing in the
classroom such as jumping jacks, hop three times etc.
I move around the classroom to tape worksheets on the
wall, to view learning material, and to communicate with
the friends.
I have to sit quiet at my desk and engage my mind at
lessons when entering the classroom.
I jump on the floor or stand up and run in place by my
desk for a quick movement break in between lessons.
I participate in physical activity for the benefits of
decrease my stress and anxiety.
I practice to observe rules, rights, and regulations while
participating in physical activities in the classroom
instruction.
I participate in variety of games and recreational activities
for increasing of self-discipline and team potential.
I participate in Daily Physical Activity (DPA) programme
in the classroom for students< more activeness and fight
obesity.
Activities during breaks/recess cannot make me better
feeling and doing better work.
The short physical activity breaks during the day helps
me to regain focus on desk work.
I participate at least 10 minute physical activity during
breaks/recess to address my need and to avoid the
rigors of traditional study.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
392
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Physical education activity in classroom instruction (Continued)
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
Building in physical activities movement breaks
throughout the day cannot manage over-active students.
(n)
The goal of activity during break/recess is to have
schools build into the daily lifestyle.
I spend short time between lessons for physical activities
in order to maintain a physically active lifestyle.
I walk around the classroom between the regular brakes
in order to reduce the time spent on sedentary activity.
Classroom teachers provide appropriate short physical
activity break/recess between the hours.
I use lunchtime, mid-morning and mid-afternoon for my
physical activities.
After the school hours are especially period used to
schedule in my physical activities.
I am not doing the same physical activities every day
because I want to keep myself from getting bored.
Counting activity, music, and dance are the activities
arranged for students in classroom to ensure that
everyone gets a movement break.
Between the lessons, I am not eager to participate in
physical activities because I want to take rest.
I make a schedule plan to do regular basic on physical
activities through the year.
I stretch my body parts as I am likely to be sore from
sitting in hard chairs in classroom all day.
I participate in jumping jacks activity during the
brake/recess to avoid the sedentary lifestyle.
I am given rewards from school for appropriate
participation in physical activities.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
393
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Physical education activity in classroom instruction (Continued)
66.
I pay my attention on the lessons and take sufficient less
at home after the school hours in the evening.
(3) Physical extracurricular activity
67.
68.
69.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
I participate in extracurricular activity throughout the
course of one year school.
Physical extracurricular activity is options provided for
students at schools.
I participate in physical extracurricular activities which
are usually held at school but they are not part of the
mandatory academic curriculum.
I participate in sports which conducted outside of the
regular school day.
Sports, clubs, music and fine arts are arranged for
students in school as physical extracurricular activities.
I do not have enough time to spend for physical
extracurricular activity due to the more busy with the
home work.
I prefer to pass my leisure time by physical
extracurricular activities for improving of higher levels of
social, emotional, and healthy behaviour.
Lack encouragement, support, or companionship from
family are my barriers for participation in physical
extracurricular activity.
I participate in after-school physical activities for
reducing the prone to negative peer pressure and have
higher levels of self-esteem.
I play basketball, climbing, field hockey, football, horse
riding, softball, tennis, volleyball, running etc outside of
the regular school day.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
394
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Physical extracurricular activity (Continued)
77.
78.
79.
80.
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
I participate in physical activity at community center,
local gym and neighborhood playground.
I make physical activity as a regular part of my daily or
weekly schedule and write it on my calendar.
Lack self-motivation, do not find exercise enjoyable, and
find exercises boring are barriers for participation in
physical extracurricular activity.
Schools cannot offer band, chorus, orchestra and other
musical specialties as part of the normal school day
curriculum.
I discover a path to pursue as a lifelong career through
the hands-on experience and insight through the
participation in extracurricular activities.
Photography, dance, drama and other arts are included
in physical extracurricular activities provided by school
according to students< interest.
Involving in physical extracurricular activities make me
less likely to get involved in bad habits such as smoking,
drugs or drinking.
Physical extracurricular activities not only make me fun,
but also give me beneficial in the long run.
Fear of being injured and lack of energy are the
obstacles for me to participate in physical extracurricular
activity.
If I cannot participate in out door physical extracurricular
activity, I participate in indoor cycling, aerobic dance,
indoor swimming, stair climbing, rope skipping etc.)
Physical extracurricular activity makes me more energetic
level and more likely to be active after school and on
weekends
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
395
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Physical extracurricular activity (Continued)
88.
89.
90.
91.
92.
93.
94.
95.
96.
97.
98.
After joining in the sports team, I developed my social
skills and mental health.
I can improve the ability to work after participating in
extracurricular activity.
Do not have parks, sidewalks, bicycle trails, and pleasant
walking paths are my barriers for joining in physical
extracurricular activity.
Joining in physical extracurricular activity gives me a
chance to enjoy and enhances physical and mental
health.
Responsibility, time-management and teamwork involved
with physical extracurricular activities are essential skills
for me.
School arranges physical extracurricular activities for the
students to participate in order to benefit student's selfesteem.
Physical extracurricular activities provided by school can
improve students< ability to work well with others and help
to develop necessary leadership skills.
After joining physical extracurricular activities, I improved
my better grades and good habit mobility skills.
I am not in a position to join physical activity for learning
and practicing active lifestyle behaviours.
School provides access materials and equipment to
facilities vacation periods for students to participate in
physical extracurricular activity.
I study the safety manual before and after joining the
physical extracurricular activity for reminding of the rules
and the way for safety movement.
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
396
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Physical extracurricular activity (Continued)
99.
I make more emphasis on academic performance rather
than physical extracurricular activity for my learning
achievement.
100. One great benefit of my being involved in physical
extracurricular activity is that I have learned about time
management and prioritizing things in my life.
101. Physical extracurricular activity allows me to explore my
various interests and enhances me the self-confidence.
102. Physical extracurricular activity gives me a relaxing
environment and promotes healthy methods for dealing
with stress.
103. Participating after school physical extracurricular
activities are a great way to increase my balance
responsibilities.
104. I participate in extracurricular activity for my scholastic
approach, not for positive emotional and physical health
benefits.
•∗•∗•∗•∗•∗♦•∗•∗•∗•∗•
Level of Judges$ Agreement
Agree Uncertain Disagree
397
APPENDIX F
SCALE TO MEASURE THE PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
(Pre-pilot)
∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗≈∗
INSTRUCTION : The purpose of the scale is to measure the participation in physical
education activities of secondary school students. Please read these 75 statements carefully
and then mark ( ) against the appropriate column whether you "accepted# or "rejected#
with each statement, keeping in mind the following criteria:
(b) Wording of the statement should be simple. Even the beginner can
read and understand the statements.
(d) Complex sentence should be avoided as far as possible.
(e) Statements having two negative should not be selected
(f) Ambiguous statement should be avoided.
In obtaining responses, the view point of the guide was given as "Accepted# or
"Rejected#.
398
St.
No.
Statements
(1) Physical education activity in curriculum setting
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
I participate in physical education activities in order to enhance my
capacity in physical strength, knowledge, and morality.
I search the guidelines for self-development and the excellent way
to cope up with health wellness.
I analyze the conditions of physical and mental growth of teenagers
with standard criteria.
I participate in kinesthetic activities, physical exercises, playing
games and sports in physical education subject.
I reduce hour of participation in physical education activities, but
emphasizes on academic achievement.
I search for acquisition of knowledge and accurate understanding with
proper attitude for acquiring hygienic habits.
I select appropriate methods for self-adjustment and sexual development
through physical education activities.
I participate in physical education activities in order to avoid obesity and
against diseases.
I analyze the nature of human growth and physical activity factors which
affected the growth and development of teenage.
I perform good manner in watching, playing, and competing in sports with
spirit when I participate in physical education activities.
I investigate the processes of strengthening and maintaining efficient
functions of various organs systems.
I feel shy to discuss with others about sexually transmitted disease, sex
problem, and unwanted pregnancy.
I analyze the factors influencing attitude about participating in physical
activities in accordance with Thai and other cultures.
I play various kinds of Thai and international sports in individual and in
team using the basic skills of the sports.
I participate in moderate and vigorous intensity physical education
for benefits to physical fitness and health wellness.
View Point
Accepted Rejected
399
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(1) Physical education activity in curriculum setting
16.
I have no chance to participate in physical education activity
because I don<t have aptitude and don<t want to maintain sound
physical fitness.
17. I participate in physical activities and apply it into other learning
areas and gained into my future lifestyle.
18. I apply the kinesthetic skills in physical education activities to
strengthen my health continuously and my daily life.
19. I participate in physical activities in order to increase potential of
team work and decrease egoism.
20. I choose to consume food suitable to my age and health
strengthening.
21. I analyze the problems arising from the nutritional status affecting
physical and mental health.
22. I analyze the balance between physical activities and physical and
mental health to protect me from illness.
23. I recommend the self-conduct methods to manage emotions and
stress through the physical education activities.
24. I practice the first aid treatment and safe transfer of the patients
25. I am unable to analyze the risk factors affecting physical and mental
health, and the methods of prevention.
26. I apply the physical education activities skills to protect the
dangerous situation of taking drugs and consuming alcohol.
(2) Physical education activity in classroom instruction
27.
28.
I participate in physical education activity in classroom routines in
order to increase concentration and improve motivation, leading to
better learning outcome.
I enjoy physical education activity which integrated in classroom
routines in order to activate, energize, relaxing and motivate me to
learn.
View Point
Accepted Rejected
400
29.
I participate in physical activities in classroom such as alternatives
to sit in desks or take turns working throughout the day etc.
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Physical education activity in classroom instruction (Continued)
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
While learning in the classroom, I am emphasized to sit quietly at
my own desks.
I enjoy simple exercises while sitting and standing in the classroom
such as jumping jacks, hop three times etc.
I move around the classroom to tape worksheets on the wall, to view
learning material, and to communicate with the friends.
I have to sit quiet at my desk and engage my mind at lessons when
entering the classroom.
I jump on the floor or stand up and run in place by my desk for a
quick movement break in between lessons.
I participate in variety of games and recreational activities for
increasing of self-discipline and team potential.
I participate in Daily Physical Activity (DPA) programme in the
classroom for students< more activeness and fight obesity.
Activities during breaks/recess cannot make me better feeling and
doing better work.
The short physical activity breaks during the day helps me to regain
focus on desk work.
I participate at least 10 minute physical activity during breaks/
recess to address my need and to avoid the rigors of traditional
study.
I spend short time between lessons for physical activities in order to
maintain a physically active lifestyle.
I walk around the classroom between the regular brakes in order to
reduce the time spent on sedentary activity.
I use lunchtime, mid-morning and mid-afternoon for my physical
activities.
After the school hours are especially period used to schedule in my
physical activities.
View Point
Accepted Rejected
401
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(2) Physical education activity in classroom instruction (Continued)
44.
I am not doing the same physical activities every day because I
want to keep myself from getting bored.
45. Between the lessons, I am not eager to participate in physical
activities because I want to take rest.
46. I stretch my body parts as I am likely to be sore from sitting in hard
chairs in classroom all day.
47. I participate in jumping jacks activity during the brake/recess to
avoid the sedentary lifestyle.
48. I pay my attention on the lessons and take sufficient less at home
after the school hours in the evening.
(3) Physical extracurricular activity
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
I participate in extracurricular activity throughout the course of one
year school.
I participate in physical extracurricular activities which are usually
held at school but they are not part of the mandatory academic
curriculum.
I participate in sports which conducted outside of the regular school
day.
I do not have enough time to spend for physical extracurricular
activity due to the more busy with the home work.
I prefer to pass my leisure time by physical extracurricular activities
for improving of higher levels of social, emotional, and healthy
behaviour.
Lack encouragement, support, or companionship from family are
my barriers for participation in physical extracurricular activity.
I participate in after-school physical activities for reducing the prone
to negative peer pressure and have higher levels of self-esteem.
I play basketball, climbing, field hockey, football, horse riding,
softball, tennis, volleyball, running etc outside of the regular school
View Point
Accepted Rejected
402
day.
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(3) Physical extracurricular activity (Continued)
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
I participate in physical activity at community center, local gym and
neighborhood playground.
I make physical activity as a regular part of my daily or weekly
schedule and write it on my calendar.
Lack self-motivation, do not find exercise enjoyable, and find
exercises boring are barriers for participation in physical
extracurricular activity.
Involving in physical extracurricular activities make me less likely to
get involved in bad habits such as smoking, drugs or drinking.
Physical extracurricular activities not only make me fun, but also
give me beneficial in the long run.
Fear of being injured and lack of energy are the obstacles for me to
participate in physical extracurricular activity.
If I cannot participate in out door physical extracurricular activity, I
participate in indoor cycling, aerobic dance, indoor swimming, stair
climbing, rope skipping etc.)
Physical extracurricular activity makes me more energetic level and
more likely to be active after school and on weekends
After joining in the sports team, I developed my social skills and
mental health.
Do not have parks, sidewalks, bicycle trails, and pleasant walking
paths are my barriers for joining in physical extracurricular activity.
Joining in physical extracurricular activity gives me a chance to
enjoy and enhances physical and mental health.
After joining physical extracurricular activities, I improved my better
grades, good habit mobility skills, and self-esteem.
I study the safety manual before and after joining the physical
extracurricular activity for reminding of the rules and the way for
safety movement.
View Point
Accepted Rejected
403
Continued
St.
No.
Statements
(3) Physical extracurricular activity (Continued)
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
I make more emphasis on academic performance rather than
physical extracurricular activity for my learning achievement.
One great benefit of my being involved in physical extracurricular
activity is that I have learned about time management and
prioritizing things in my life.
Physical extracurricular activity allows me to explore my various
interests and enhances me the self-confidence.
Physical extracurricular activity gives me a relaxing environment
and promotes healthy methods for dealing with stress.
Participating after school physical extracurricular activities are a
great way to increase my balance responsibilities.
I participate in extracurricular activity for my scholastic approach,
not for positive emotional and physical health benefits.
•∗•∗•∗•∗•∗♦•∗•∗•∗•∗•
View Point
Accepted Rejected
404
APPENDIX G
SCALE TO MEASURE THE PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
(Pilot)
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INSTRUCTION : The purpose of the scale is to measure the participation in physical
education activities of secondary school students.
Please read these 61 statements carefully and then mark each statement in the
right margin according to your participation in physical education activities. The levels of
your participation in physical education activities are as follow:
Very frequently means very frequently participate in physical education activities
Frequently means frequently participate in physical education activities
Occasionally means occasionally participate in physical education activities
Rarely
means rarely participate in physical education activities
Very rarely means very rarely participate in physical education activities
Example: Please response the level of participation in physical education activities.
Item
Level of Participation in
Physical Education Activities
Statements
Very
frequently
0
00
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Very rarely
I participate in sports competition
in school.
I attend the physical extracurricular
activities in the leisure time at
school.
There is no correct or incorrect answer to the statements. Your responses will be
kept confidential, hence feel free to express your views and feeling.
405
Level of Physical Education Activities Participation
Item
Statements
(1) Physical education activity in curriculum setting
1. I participate in physical education
activities in order to enhance my capacity
in physical strength, knowledge, and
morality.
2. I search the guidelines for selfdevelopment and the excellent way to
cope up with health wellness.
3. I analyze the conditions of physical and
mental growth of teenagers with standard
criteria.
4. I participate in kinesthetic activities,
physical exercises, playing games and
sports in physical education subject.
5. I reduce hour of participation in physical
education activities, but emphasizes on
academic achievement.
6. I search for acquisition of knowledge and
accurate understanding with proper attitude
for acquiring hygienic habits.
7. I select appropriate methods for selfadjustment and sexual development through
physical education activities.
8. I participate in physical education activities in
order to avoid obesity and against diseases.
9. I analyze the nature of human growth and
physical activity factors which affected the
growth and development of teenage.
Very
frequently
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Very
rarely
406
Continued
Level of Physical Education Activities Participation
Item
Statements
(1) Physical activity in curriculum setting (Continued)
10. I investigate the processes of strengthening
and maintaining efficient functions of various
organs systems.
11. I feel shy to discuss with others about
sexually transmitted disease, sex problem,
and unwanted pregnancy.
12. I play various kinds of Thai and international
sports in individual and in team using the
basic skills of the sports.
13. I participate in moderate and vigorous
intensity physical education for benefits to
physical fitness and health wellness.
14. I have no chance to participate in
physical education activity because I
don<t have aptitude and don<t want to
maintain sound physical fitness.
15. I apply the kinesthetic skills in physical
education activities to strengthen my
health continuously and my daily life.
16. I choose to consume food suitable to my
age and health strengthening.
17. I analyze the problems arising from the
nutritional status affecting physical and
mental health.
18. I analyze the balance between physical
activities and physical and mental health
to protect me from illness.
Very
frequently
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Very
rarely
407
19.
I recommend the self-conduct methods to
manage emotions and stress through the
physical education activities.
Continued
Level of Physical Education Activities Participation
Item
Statements
Very
frequently
(1) Physical education activity in curriculum setting (Continued)
20. I am unable to analyze the risk factors
affecting physical and mental health, and
the methods of prevention.
21. I apply the physical education activities
skills to protect the dangerous situation of
taking drugs and consuming alcohol.
(2) Physical education activity in classroom instruction
22. I enjoy physical education activity which
integrated in classroom routines in order
to activate, energize, relaxing and
motivate me to learn.
23. I participate in physical activities in
classroom such as alternatives to sit in
desks or take turns working throughout
the day etc.
24. While learning in the classroom, I am
emphasized to sit quietly at my own
desks.
25. I enjoy simple exercises while sitting and
standing in the classroom such as
jumping jacks, hop three times etc.
26. I move around the classroom to tape
worksheets on the wall, to view learning
material, and to communicate with the
friends.
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Very
rarely
408
27.
I have to sit quiet at my desk and engage
my mind at lessons when entering the
classroom.
Continued
Level of Physical Education Activities Participation
Item
Statements
Very
frequently
Frequently
(2) Physical education activity in classroom instruction (Continued)
28. I jump on the floor or stand up and run in
place by my desk for a quick movement
break in between lessons.
29. I participate in Daily Physical Activity
(DPA) programme in the classroom for
students< more activeness and fight
obesity.
30. Activities during breaks/recess cannot
make me better feeling and doing better
work.
31. I participate at least 10 minute physical
activity during breaks/recess to address
my need and to avoid the rigors of
traditional study.
32. I spend short time between lessons for
physical activities in order to maintain a
physically active lifestyle.
33. I walk around the classroom between the
regular brakes in order to reduce the time
spent on sedentary activity.
34. I am not doing the same physical
activities every day because I want to
keep myself from getting bored.
Occasionally
Rarely
Very
rarely
409
35.
36.
Between the lessons, I am not eager to
participate in physical activities because I
want to take rest.
I stretch my body parts as I am likely to
be sore from sitting in hard chairs in
classroom all day.
Continued
Level of Physical Education Activities Participation
Item
Statements
Very
frequently
Frequently
(2) Physical education activity in classroom instruction (Continued)
37. I participate in jumping jacks activity
during the brake/recess to avoid the
sedentary lifestyle.
38. I pay my attention on the lessons and
take sufficient less at home after the
school hours in the evening.
(3) Physical extracurricular activity
39. I participate in extracurricular activity
throughout the course of one year school.
40. I participate in physical extracurricular
activities which are usually held at school
but they are not part of the mandatory
academic curriculum.
41. I participate in sports which conducted
outside of the regular school day.
42. I do not have enough time to spend for
physical extracurricular activity due to the
more busy with the home work.
43. I prefer to pass my leisure time by
physical extracurricular activities for
improving of higher levels of social,
emotional, and healthy behaviour.
Occasionally
Rarely
Very
rarely
410
44.
45.
Lack encouragement, support, or
companionship from family are my
barriers for participation in physical
extracurricular activity.
I participate in after-school physical
activities for reducing the prone to
negative peer pressure and have higher
levels of self-esteem.
Continued
Level of Physical Education Activities Participation
Item
Statements
(3) Physical extracurricular activity (Continued)
46. I play basketball, climbing, field hockey,
football, horse riding, softball, tennis,
volleyball, running etc outside of the
regular school day.
47. I make physical activity as a regular part
of my daily or weekly schedule and write
it on my calendar.
48. Lack self-motivation, do not find exercise
enjoyable, and find exercises boring are
barriers for participation in physical
extracurricular activity.
49. Involving in physical extracurricular
activities make me less likely to get
involved in bad habits such as smoking,
drugs or drinking.
50. If I cannot participate in out door physical
extracurricular activity, I participate in
indoor cycling, aerobic dance, indoor
swimming, stair climbing, rope skipping
etc.)
Very
frequently
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Very
rarely
411
51.
52.
53.
Physical extracurricular activity makes me
more energetic level and more likely to be
active after school and on weekends
After joining in the sports team, I
developed my social skills and mental
health.
Do not have parks, sidewalks, bicycle
trails, and pleasant walking paths are my
barriers for joining in physical
extracurricular activity.
Continued
Level of Physical Education Activities Participation
Item
Statements
(3) Physical extracurricular activity (Continued)
54. Joining in physical extracurricular activity
gives me a chance to enjoy and
enhances physical and mental health.
55. After joining physical extracurricular
activities, I improved my better grades,
good habit mobility skills, and selfesteem.
56. I make more emphasis on academic
performance rather than physical
extracurricular activity for my learning
achievement.
57. One great benefit of my being involved in
physical extracurricular activity is that I
have learned about time management
and prioritizing things in my life.
58. Physical extracurricular activity allows me
to explore my various interests and
enhances me the self-confidence.
Very
frequently
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Very
rarely
412
59.
60.
61.
Physical extracurricular activity gives me
a relaxing environment and promotes
healthy methods for dealing with stress.
Participating after school physical
extracurricular activities are a great way
to increase my balance responsibilities.
I participate in extracurricular activity for
my scholastic, not for positive emotional
and physical health benefits.
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APPENDIX H
SCALE TO MEASURE THE PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
(Final)
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INSTRUCTION : The purpose of the scale is to measure the participation in physical
education activities of secondary school students.
Please read these 60 statements carefully and then mark each statement in the
right margin according to your participation in physical education activities. The levels of
your participation in physical education activities are as follow:
Very frequently means very frequently participate in physical education activities
Frequently means frequently participate in physical education activities
Occasionally means occasionally participate in physical education activities
Rarely
means rarely participate in physical education activities
Very rarely means very rarely participate in physical education activities
Example: Please response the level of participation in physical education activities.
Item
Level of Participation in
Physical Education Activities
Statements
Very
frequently
0
00
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Very rarely
I participate in sports competition
in school.
I attend the physical extracurricular
activities in the leisure time at
school.
There is no correct or incorrect answer to the statements. Your responses will be
kept confidential, hence feel free to express your views and feeling.
414
Level of Physical Education Activities Participation
Item
Statements
(1) Physical education activity in curriculum setting
1. I participate in physical education
activities in order to enhance my capacity
in physical strength, knowledge, and
morality.
2. I search the guidelines for selfdevelopment and the excellent way to
cope up with health wellness.
3. I analyze the conditions of physical and
mental growth of teenagers with standard
criteria.
4. I participate in kinesthetic activities,
physical exercises, playing games and
sports in physical education subject.
5. I reduce hour of participation in physical
education activities, but emphasizes on
academic achievement.
6. I search for acquisition of knowledge and
accurate understanding with proper attitude
for acquiring hygienic habits.
7. I select appropriate methods for selfadjustment and sexual development through
physical education activities.
8. I participate in physical education activities in
order to avoid obesity and against diseases.
9. I analyze the nature of human growth and
physical activity factors which affected the
growth and development of teenage.
Very
frequently
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Very
rarely
415
Continued
Level of Physical Education Activities Participation
Item
Statements
(1) Physical activity in curriculum setting (Continued)
10. I investigate the processes of strengthening
and maintaining efficient functions of various
organs systems.
11. I feel shy to discuss with others about
sexually transmitted disease, sex problem,
and unwanted pregnancy.
12. I play various kinds of Thai and international
sports in individual and in team using the
basic skills of the sports.
13. I participate in moderate and vigorous
intensity physical education for benefits to
physical fitness and health wellness.
14. I have no chance to participate in
physical education activity because I
don<t have aptitude and don<t want to
maintain sound physical fitness.
15. I apply the kinesthetic skills in physical
education activities to strengthen my
health continuously and my daily life.
16. I choose to consume food suitable to my
age and health strengthening.
17. I analyze the problems arising from the
nutritional status affecting physical and
mental health.
18. I analyze the balance between physical
activities and physical and mental health
to protect me from illness.
19. I recommend the self-conduct methods to
manage emotions and stress through the
physical education activities.
Very
frequently
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Very
rarely
416
Continued
Level of Physical Education Activities Participation
Item
Statements
Very
frequently
(1) Physical education activity in curriculum setting (Continued)
20. I am unable to analyze the risk factors
affecting physical and mental health, and
the methods of prevention.
21. I apply the physical education activities
skills to protect the dangerous situation of
taking drugs and consuming alcohol.
(2) Physical education activity in classroom instruction
22. I enjoy physical education activity which
integrated in classroom routines in order
to activate, energize, relaxing and
motivate me to learn.
23. I participate in physical activities in
classroom such as alternatives to sit in
desks or take turns working throughout
the day etc.
24. While learning in the classroom, I am
emphasized to sit quietly at my own
desks.
25. I enjoy simple exercises while sitting and
standing in the classroom such as
jumping jacks, hop three times etc.
26. I move around the classroom to tape
worksheets on the wall, to view learning
material, and to communicate with the
friends.
27. I have to sit quiet at my desk and engage
my mind at lessons when entering the
classroom.
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Very
rarely
417
Continued
Level of Physical Education Activities Participation
Item
Statements
Very
frequently
Frequently
(2) Physical education activity in classroom instruction (Continued)
28. I jump on the floor or stand up and run in
place by my desk for a quick movement
break in between lessons.
29. I participate in Daily Physical Activity
(DPA) programme in the classroom for
students< more activeness and fight
obesity.
30. Activities during breaks/recess cannot
make me better feeling and doing better
work.
31. I participate at least 10 minute physical
activity during breaks/recess to address
my need and to avoid the rigors of
traditional study.
32. I spend short time between lessons for
physical activities in order to maintain a
physically active lifestyle.
33. I walk around the classroom between the
regular brakes in order to reduce the time
spent on sedentary activity.
34. I am not doing the same physical
activities every day because I want to
keep myself from getting bored.
35. Between the lessons, I am not eager to
participate in physical activities because I
want to take rest.
36. I stretch my body parts as I am likely to
be sore from sitting in hard chairs in
classroom all day.
Occasionally
Rarely
Very
rarely
418
Continued
Level of Physical Education Activities Participation
Item
Statements
Very
frequently
Frequently
(2) Physical education activity in classroom instruction (Continued)
37. I participate in jumping jacks activity
during the brake/recess to avoid the
sedentary lifestyle.
38. I pay my attention on the lessons and
take sufficient less at home after the
school hours in the evening.
(3) Physical extracurricular activity
39. I participate in extracurricular activity
throughout the course of one year school.
40. I participate in physical extracurricular
activities which are usually held at school
but they are not part of the mandatory
academic curriculum.
41. I participate in sports which conducted
outside of the regular school day.
42. I do not have enough time to spend for
physical extracurricular activity due to the
more busy with the home work.
43. I prefer to pass my leisure time by
physical extracurricular activities for
improving of higher levels of social,
emotional, and healthy behaviour.
44. Lack encouragement, support, or
companionship from family are my
barriers for participation in physical
extracurricular activity.
45. I participate in after-school physical
activities for reducing the prone to
negative peer pressure and have higher
levels of self-esteem.
Occasionally
Rarely
Very
rarely
419
Continued
Level of Physical Education Activities Participation
Item
Statements
(3) Physical extracurricular activity (Continued)
46. I play basketball, climbing, field hockey,
football, horse riding, softball, tennis,
volleyball, running etc outside of the
regular school day.
47. I make physical activity as a regular part
of my daily or weekly schedule and write
it on my calendar.
48. Lack self-motivation, do not find exercise
enjoyable, and find exercises boring are
barriers for participation in physical
extracurricular activity.
49. Involving in physical extracurricular
activities make me less likely to get
involved in bad habits such as smoking,
drugs or drinking.
50. If I cannot participate in out door physical
extracurricular activity, I participate in
indoor cycling, aerobic dance, indoor
swimming, stair climbing, rope skipping
etc.)
51. Physical extracurricular activity makes me
more energetic level and more likely to be
active after school and on weekends
52. After joining in the sports team, I
developed my social skills and mental
health.
53. Do not have parks, sidewalks, bicycle
trails, and pleasant walking paths are my
barriers for joining in physical
extracurricular activity.
Very
frequently
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Very
rarely
420
Continued
Level of Physical Education Activities Participation
Item
Very
frequently
Statements
Frequently
(3) Physical extracurricular activity (Continued)
54. Joining in physical extracurricular activity
gives me a chance to enjoy and
enhances physical and mental health.
55. After joining physical extracurricular
activities, I improved my better grades,
good habit mobility skills, and selfesteem.
56. I make more emphasis on academic
performance rather than physical
extracurricular activity for my learning
achievement.
57. One great benefit of my being involved in
physical extracurricular activity is that I
have learned about time management
and prioritizing things in my life.
58. Physical extracurricular activity gives me
a relaxing environment and promotes
healthy methods for dealing with stress.
59. Participating after school physical
extracurricular activities are a great way
to increase my balance responsibilities.
60. I participate in extracurricular activity for
my scholastic, not for positive emotional
and physical health benefits.
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Occasionally
Rarely
Very
rarely