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The Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) measures areas of development strongly linked to well-being in children during their middle childhood years. This self-report questionnaire was developed through a collaborative process involving scientific experts, teachers, community members, and more. It assesses aspects of cognitive, social, academic, and physical development, as well as well-being indicators such as happiness, health, optimism, self-esteem, and connectedness. The MDI provides valuable insights into children's development and can be used to inform interventions and support their well-being.
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A self-report questionnaire At the Quarry by Ben Seidelman - Flickr CC Attribution
Completed in Grade 4 and Grade 7 Computer Lab 4th Grade by Woodleywonderworks - Flickr CC Attribution
Measures areas of development strongly linked to well-being Engineering Camp by Texas A&M University - Flickr CC Attribution
was developed through… A collaborative process, involving scientific experts, teachers, community members, etc.
2009/10 3,042 MDIPARTICIPATION Annual Breakdown Grade 4 Grade 7 3,042 Total to date: 3,042
2010/11 3,042 1,995 MDIPARTICIPATION Annual Breakdown Grade 4 Grade 7 1,995 Total to date: 5,037
2011/12 3,042 1,995 MDIPARTICIPATION 1,639 Annual Breakdown Grade 4 Grade 7 1,639 Total to date: 6,676
2012/13 3,042 1,995 MDIPARTICIPATION 1,639 10,285 Annual Breakdown Grade 4 Grade 7 7,399 2,886 Total to date: 16,961
2013/14 3,042 1,995 MDIPARTICIPATION 1,639 10,285 7,255 Annual Breakdown Grade 4 Grade 7 4,717 2,538 Total to date: 24,216
2014/15 3,042 1,995 MDIPARTICIPATION 1,639 10,285 7,255 9,083 Annual Breakdown Grade 4 Grade 7 5,255 3,828 Total to date: 33,299
Birth Adolescence Early Childhood Middle Childhood TIMELINE OF DEVELOPMENT
Middle childhood is a transitional time… Cognitively Socially Academically Physically Field Trip by Daniel O'Neil - Flickr CC Attribution
MDI Focus • Development of the “Whole Child” Hike by Daniel ONeil - Flickr CC Attribution
5 Dimensions of the MDI Social & Emotional Development Physical Health & Well-Being Connectedness Use of After-School Time School Experiences
Well-Being Index • Happiness • Health • Optimism • Self-esteem • Low sadness Medium to High Well-BeingChildren who are reporting no negative responses, and fewer than 4 positive responses. High Well-Being (Thriving)Children who are reporting positive responses on at least 4 of the 5 measures of well-being. Low Well-BeingChildren who are reporting negative responses on at least 1 measure of well-being.
Assets Index Adult Relationships Peer Relationships Nutrition and Sleep After-School Activities School Experiences Not Reported Publicly
Assets & Well-Being: How are they related? As the number of assets in children’s environments increase, so to does their well-being. Number of Assets % Experiencing Well-Being
Access MDI Reports & Maps www.earlylearning.ubc.ca/maps/mdi/nh/