Analysis

The Perceived Community Problems questionnaire is used within the framework of the Chicago Youth Development Study. The questionnaire aims to collect information from young people regarding the problems they perceive in their community. Its content includes various issues that may affect the quality of life in the community, such as crime, drug use, violence, lack of opportunities, and other social and economic factors.

Purpose

The purpose of the questionnaire is to record the views and experiences of young people regarding the problems they face in their communities. The information collected through this questionnaire can be used for:
Problem Identification: To identify the main problems perceived by young people in their community.
Intervention Design: To assist in the development of programs and policies aimed at addressing these problems.
Program Evaluation: To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and programs already implemented.
Scientific Research: To contribute to the understanding of the relationship between environmental factors and youth development.

Scoring

Responses to the questionnaire are usually calibrated using a Likert scale. This scale may include various levels of agreement or disagreement (e.g., from “Not at all” to “Very much”). The exact form of the scale may vary, but it usually includes the following levels:
1 – Not at all
2 – A little
3 – Moderately
4 – Very
5 – Extremely

References

Tolan, P. H., Gorman-Smith, D., & Henry, D. B. (2001). Chicago Youth Development Study Community and Neighborhood Measure: Construction and reliability technical report. Families and Communities Research Group, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Illinois at Chicago.