Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on postsecondary students

Education questions (EDU) - Question identifier:EDU_R05

The following questions are about your education.

Education questions (EDU) - Question identifier:EDU_Q05A

At the beginning of March 2020, were you enrolled in a postsecondary program?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Education questions (EDU) - Question identifier:EDU_Q05B

In which postsecondary program were you enrolled?

• 1: College or CEGEP diploma
• 2: Bachelor's degree
• 3: Master's or professional degree (e.g., dentistry, medicine)
• 4: PhD
• 5: Other

Education questions (EDU) - Question identifier:EDU_Q07

In what province or territory is the postsecondary educational institution that you attended?

• 10: Newfoundland and Labrador
• 11: Prince Edward Island
• 12: Nova Scotia
• 13: New Brunswick
• 24: Quebec
• 35: Ontario
• 46: Manitoba
• 47: Saskatchewan
• 48: Alberta
• 59: British Columbia
• 60: Yukon
• 61: Northwest Territories
• 62: Nunavut
• 63: Outside Canada

Education questions (EDU) - Question identifier:EDU_Q10

What is the main field of study of this program?

• 01: Arts, humanities or social sciences
• 02: Business or administration
• 03: Health care
• 04: Education
• 05: Law
• 06: Science (e.g., biology, chemistry)
• 07: Engineering or engineering technology
• 08: Math or computer science
• 09: Services (e.g., cooking, hairdressing)
• 10: Trades (e.g., carpentry, electrician, auto mechanics, welding)
• 11: Other

Education questions (EDU) - Question identifier:EDU_Q15

At the beginning of March 2020, in what year were you expecting to graduate from this program?

• 1: 2020
• 2: 2021
• 3: 2022
• 4: 2023
• 5: 2024 or beyond
• 9: DK

Education questions (EDU) - Question identifier:EDU_Q20

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which of the following statements apply to you?

• 1: Some of my courses were postponed or cancelled by my institution (e.g., courses requiring in-person attendance)
• 2: Not able to complete some or all of my courses this term (e.g., because I had COVID-19, I had to care for a family member with COVID-19)
• 3: Planned work placement delayed or cancelled (e.g., internship, co-op, work-related training)
• 4: Not able to complete my degree, diploma or certificate as planned
• 5: None of the above

Education questions (EDU) - Question identifier:EDU_Q25

Were some or all of your courses moved to online learning?

• 1: Yes, all were moved online
• 2: Yes, some were moved online
• 3: No
• 4: Not applicable (e.g., working on a thesis, work placement)

Labour market questions (LMI) - Question identifier:LMI_Q05

At the beginning of March 2020, which of the following best described your employment plans upon finishing your academic term?

• 1: Planned to continue with my current employment
• 2: Had a job with a confirmed start date
• 3: Had employment prospects (e.g., an interview scheduled or completed, employment offer)
• 4: Looking for work, but had no employment or prospects lined up
• 5: Not looking for work

Labour market questions (LMI) - Question identifier:LMI_Q10

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has your employment situation changed in any of the following ways?

• 01: Still working, but working less (e.g., lost one of my jobs, reduced hours)
• 02: Not working, I have lost my job or jobs
• 03: Temporarily laid-off
• 04: Start date has been delayed
• 05: Lost a job that I was supposed to start in the future
• 06: No longer have employment prospects
• 07: Currently looking for work
• 08: No longer looking for work
• 09: No change

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic questions (IMP) - Question identifier:IMP_Q05A

How concerned are you about each of the following potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for yourself?
I will not be able to return to school next term

• 1: Not at all concerned
• 2: Somewhat concerned
• 3: Very concerned
• 4: Extremely concerned
• 5: Not applicable

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic questions (IMP) - Question identifier:IMP_Q05B

How concerned are you about each of the following potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for yourself?
I will have difficulty paying for tuition next term

• 1: Not at all concerned
• 2: Somewhat concerned
• 3: Very concerned
• 4: Extremely concerned
• 5: Not applicable

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic questions (IMP) - Question identifier:IMP_Q05C

How concerned are you about each of the following potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for yourself?
I will not be able to pay for living accommodations next term

• 1: Not at all concerned
• 2: Somewhat concerned
• 3: Very concerned
• 4: Extremely concerned
• 5: Not applicable

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic questions (IMP) - Question identifier:IMP_Q05D

How concerned are you about each of the following potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for yourself?
I will not be able to keep up with other bills and payments

• 1: Not at all concerned
• 2: Somewhat concerned
• 3: Very concerned
• 4: Extremely concerned
• 5: Not applicable

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic questions (IMP) - Question identifier:IMP_Q05E

How concerned are you about each of the following potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for yourself?
I will have to take on more student debt

• 1: Not at all concerned
• 2: Somewhat concerned
• 3: Very concerned
• 4: Extremely concerned
• 5: Not applicable

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic questions (IMP) - Question identifier:IMP_Q05F

How concerned are you about each of the following potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for yourself?
I will use up my savings

• 1: Not at all concerned
• 2: Somewhat concerned
• 3: Very concerned
• 4: Extremely concerned
• 5: Not applicable

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic questions (IMP) - Question identifier:IMP_Q05G

How concerned are you about each of the following potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for yourself?
I will not have access to funding opportunities for research

• 1: Not at all concerned
• 2: Somewhat concerned
• 3: Very concerned
• 4: Extremely concerned
• 5: Not applicable

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic questions (IMP) - Question identifier:IMP_Q05H

How concerned are you about each of the following potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for yourself?
My degree, diploma or certificate will not be considered equivalent to those whose studies were not affected by COVID-19

• 1: Not at all concerned
• 2: Somewhat concerned
• 3: Very concerned
• 4: Extremely concerned
• 5: Not applicable

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic questions (IMP) - Question identifier:IMP_Q05I

How concerned are you about each of the following potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for yourself?
My grades will be affected

• 1: Not at all concerned
• 2: Somewhat concerned
• 3: Very concerned
• 4: Extremely concerned
• 5: Not applicable

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic questions (IMP) - Question identifier:IMP_Q05J

How concerned are you about each of the following potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for yourself?
I will lose my job or jobs

• 1: Not at all concerned
• 2: Somewhat concerned
• 3: Very concerned
• 4: Extremely concerned
• 5: Not applicable

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic questions (IMP) - Question identifier:IMP_Q05K

How concerned are you about each of the following potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for yourself?
I will not have prospects for a job in the near future

• 1: Not at all concerned
• 2: Somewhat concerned
• 3: Very concerned
• 4: Extremely concerned
• 5: Not applicable

Demographic questions (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q05

Currently, what are your living arrangements?

• 1: Live alone
• 2: Live with family (e.g., parents, spouse, children)
• 3: Live with friends or roommates

Demographic questions (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q10

What is your age?

Min = 0; Max = 999

Demographic questions (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q15

What is your gender?

• 1: Male
• 2: Female
• 3: Or please specify

Demographic questions (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q20

To determine which geographic region you live in, please provide your postal code.

Long Answer Length = 6

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