DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15101756
title: Mental Health of Adolescents during COVID-19

description: Background

This dataset is one of the studies of the Corona Health project. It addresses how the mental health and habits of adolescents during the global pandemic changed over time. It consists of two questionnaires, a baseline questionnaire and a follow up questionnaire. Both questionnaires include, when consent was given, location data and digital phenotyping metrics. The latter was limited only on Android devices.

Files



ch_ado.xlsx - Codebook that describes the columns in the baseline and follow-up questionnaire

RKI_ado_baseline.csv - Baseline questionnaire, inlcuding demographic information, location, and phenotyping data 

RKI_ado_followUp.csv - Follow-Up questionnaire
description: Detailed description of the baseline and follow-up questionnaire. Because these questionnaires share a major part of their questions, we provide these here within one table.






Question Type



Label



Follow-Up?



Question



Encoding and Answer Options







SingleChoice



kj_age



No



How old are you (in years)?



Integer





SingleChoice



kj_sex



No



What is your gender?



1 = Male, 2 = Female, 3 = Diverse, 4 = No Answer





FreeText



kj_nat



No



What is your nationality?



String





FreeText



kj_region



No



In which country do you live?



String





Slider



kj_house1



No



How many persons currently live in your household?



Min = 1, Max = 10, Step = 1





Slider



kj_house2



No



How many of these are children or adolescents (i.e. under the age of 18 years)?



Min = 1, Max = 9, Step = 1





MultipleChoice



kj_liv



No



Which of these describes your home? (Multiple selections possible)



1 = Apartment, 2 = House, 3 = With balcony, 4 = With terrace, 5 = With garden





SingleChoice



kj_school1



No



Are you attending school or are you pursuing other activities/occupations?



1 = School, 2 = Apprenticeship, 3 = Occupational school, 4 = University, 5 = Employed, 6 = Jobless, 7 = Other





SingleChoice



kj_school2



No



Which degree are you planning to complete (or have you completed)?



1 = I don't know, 2 = Left school without qualification, 3 = Certificate of Secondary Education, 4 = Vocational/technical diploma, 5 = University-entry diploma/A levels/final secondary-school examinations





SingleChoice



kj_school3



No



What is your opinion/feeling about being schooled at home / about working remotely from home compared to regular school/work?



1 = Much more stressful, 2 = More stressful, 3 = Not different, 4 = More pleasant, 5 = Much more pleasant





Slider



kj_ses



No



Answer this question by marking a number from 1 to 10. At "10" are those families with the most money, with the best education and the best jobs. At "1" are those families who are poorest, have poor education and the least jobs or no jobs. Now think of your family. At which number would your family be?



Min = 1, Max = 10, Step = 1





Slider



kj_life



No



Answer this question by marking a number from (0) to (10). (10) signifies the best imaginable life. (0) signifies the worst imaginable life. What number would your life currently be?



Min = 0, Max = 10, Step = 1





SingleChoice



kj_health



No



In general how would you describe your health?



1 = Excellent, 2 = Very good, 3 = Good, 4 = Fair, 5 = Poor





SingleChoice



kj_diag



No



Have you ever been told by a doctor or therapist that you have a mental illness?



0 = No, 1 = Yes, ADHD, 2 = Yes, anxiety, 3 = Yes, depression, 4 = Yes, eating disorder, 5 = Yes, autism, 6 = Yes, addiction, 7 = Yes, other, 8 = Don't know





SingleChoice



kj_psyth



No



Are you in psychotherapy?



0 = No, 1 = Yes, but not currently due to the Corona pandemic, 2 = Yes, but currently via telephone/online due to the Corona pandemic, 3 = Yes, I regularly go to psychotherapy





SingleChoice



kj_smoke



No



Do you smoke?



0 = No, I have never smoked, 1 = Yes, every day, 2 = Yes, several days per week, 3 = Yes, once a week, 4 = Yes, less than once a week





SingleChoice



kj_alc



No



Do you drink alcohol?



0 = No, I have never had alcohol, 1 = Yes, once a month or less, 2 = Yes, 2 to 4 times a month, 3 = Yes, 2 to 3 times a week, 4 = Yes, 4 times a week or more





SingleChoice



kj_adhd1



No



Do you find it difficult to focus attention on tasks (e.g. homework) or on play activities (e.g. a board game)?



1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, but it does not cause problems, 3 = Yes, and it causes problems for me





SingleChoice



kj_adhd2



No



Are you easily distracted during tasks that require attention?



1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, but it does not cause problems, 3 = Yes, and it causes problems for me





SingleChoice



kj_adhd3



No



Is it difficult for you to stay seated when you are expected to?



1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, but it does not cause problems, 3 = Yes, and it causes problems for me





SingleChoice



kj_adhd4



No



Do you act impulsively without thinking about consequences?



1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, but it does not cause problems, 3 = Yes, and it causes problems for me





SingleChoice



kj_odd1



No



Do you easily get upset and lose your temper?



1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, but it does not cause problems, 3 = Yes, and it causes problems for me





SingleChoice



kj_odd2



No



Do you often argue and talk back with your parents or teachers?



1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, but it does not cause problems, 3 = Yes, and it causes problems for me





SingleChoice



kj_odd3



No



Do you defy or disobey rules at home, at school or at other places?



1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, but it does not cause problems, 3 = Yes, and it causes problems for me





SingleChoice



kj_selfeff



No



Is the following statement true for you? If I am in trouble, I can usually think of a solution.



1 = Not at all true, 2 = Hardly true, 3 = Moderately true, 4 = Exactly true





MultipleChoice



kj_contact1



No



Since the coronavirus pandemic, how do you stay connected with your friends? You may mark more than one answer.



1 = Not at all, 2 = Via phone or audio calls, 3 = Via messaging, 4 = Via video calls, 5 = We meet in person





SingleChoice



kj_contact2



No



Since the coronavirus pandemic, how have your interactions with others outside your home changed?



1 = Much less, 2 = Somewhat less, 3 = As much, 4 = Somewhat more, 5 = Much more





YesNoSwitch



kj_contact3



No



Do you think that contact via phone or digital media can replace personal contact?



0 = No, 1 = Yes





SingleChoice



kj_media1



No



Since the coronavirus pandemic, how much time do you spend on media (e.g. TV, video games, web surfing, social media)?



1 = Much less, 2 = Somewhat less, 3 = As much as before, 4 = Somewhat more, 5 = Much more





SingleChoice



kj_famclim1



No



Since the coronavirus pandemic, how has the general mood in your family changed?



1 = Much worse, 2 = Somewhat worse, 3 = Unchanged, 4 = Somewhat better, 5 = Much better





SingleChoice



kj_famarg1



No



Since the coronavirus pandemic, how often does your family fight?



1 = Much less, 2 = Somewhat less, 3 = As much as before, 4 = Somewhat more, 5 = Much more





SingleChoice



kj_cv_inf



Yes



Have you been infected with the coronavirus (proven by a test)?



0 = No, 1 = Yes, I am currently sick, 2 = Yes, but I feel healthy (again)





YesNoSwitch



kj_cv_fam



Yes



Is somebody in your family infected with the coronavirus?



0 = No, 1 = Yes





YesNoSwitch



kj_cvad



Yes



Has a member of your family or somebody you know died due to an infection with the coronavirus?



0 = No, 1 = Yes





SingleChoice



kj_school4



Yes



Which statement is correct in regard to school/training/work?



1 = I currently attend school / go to work, 2 = I am schooled at home / I am working remotely from home, 3 = Answers do not apply





SingleChoice



kj_restr_cur



Yes



Are there currently exit or travel restrictions due to the coronavirus where you live?



0 = No, 1 = Yes, 2 = Don't know





SingleChoice



kj_restr_day



Yes



How do you feel about the restrictions due to the Corona-pandemic? Is your daily life...



1 = Much more stressful, 2 = More stressful, 3 = Unchanged, 4 = More pleasant, 5 = Much more pleasant





SingleChoice



kj_restr_out



Yes



How often do you currently go out (to school, work, take a walk, shopping, etc.)?



1 = Not at all, 2 = Once or twice a week, 3 = 3 to 4 times a week, 4 = 5 to 6 times a week, 5 = Daily





SingleChoice



kj_sport



Yes



How many times have you exercised (e.g. running, ball sports, etc.) in the past week?



1 = No sporting activity, 2 = Less than 1 hour a week, 3 = 1-2 hours a week regularly, 4 = 2-4 hours a week regularly, 5 = Regularly more than 4 hours per week





YesNoSwitch



kj_olfac



Yes



Have you experienced a loss of smell or taste?



0 = No, 1 = Yes





SingleChoice



kj_famclim2



Yes



What was the general mood in your family?



1 = Very bad, 2 = Rather bad, 3 = Moderate, 4 = Rather good, 5 = Very good





SingleChoice



kj_famarg2



Yes



Have there been fights in your family?



1 = Not at all, 2 = On 1 or 2 days, 3 = On 3 or 4 days, 4 = On 5 or 6 days, 5 = Every day





SingleChoice



kj_viol



Yes



Have you or somebody in your family experienced physical violence?



1 = Not at all, 2 = On 1 or 2 days, 3 = On 3 or 4 days, 4 = On 5 or 6 days, 5 = Every day





SingleChoice



kj_anx2



Yes



Have you worried about catching the coronavirus?



0 = Never, 1 = Sometimes, 2 = Often, 3 = Most of the time, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_anx3



Yes



Have you worried about infecting someone else with the coronavirus?



0 = Never, 1 = Sometimes, 2 = Often, 3 = Most of the time, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_media2



Yes



How many hours have you spent on average per day on digital media (e.g. TV, video games, web surfing, social media)?



1 = I do not use digital media at all, 2 = Less than 1 hour, 3 = 1 to 3 hours, 4 = 4 to 6 hours, 5 = More than 6 hours





SingleChoice



kj_qol1



Yes



Have you felt fit and well?



0 = Not at all, 1 = Slightly, 2 = Moderately, 3 = Very, 4 = Extremely





SingleChoice



kj_qol2



Yes



Have you felt full of energy?



0 = Never, 1 = Seldom, 2 = Quite often, 3 = Very often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_qol3



Yes



Have you felt sad?



0 = Never, 1 = Seldom, 2 = Quite often, 3 = Very often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_qol4



Yes



Have you felt lonely?



0 = Never, 1 = Seldom, 2 = Quite often, 3 = Very often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_qol5



Yes



Have you had enough time for yourself?



0 = Never, 1 = Seldom, 2 = Quite often, 3 = Very often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_qol6



Yes



Have you been able to do the things that you want to do in your free time?



0 = Never, 1 = Seldom, 2 = Quite often, 3 = Very often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_qol7



Yes



Have your parent(s) treated you fairly?



0 = Never, 1 = Seldom, 2 = Quite often, 3 = Very often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_qol8



Yes



Have you had fun with your friends?



0 = Never, 1 = Seldom, 2 = Quite often, 3 = Very often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_qol9



Yes



Have you got on well at school?



0 = Not at all, 1 = Slightly, 2 = Moderately, 3 = Very, 4 = Extremely





SingleChoice



kj_qol10



Yes



Have you been able to pay attention?



0 = Never, 1 = Seldom, 2 = Quite often, 3 = Very often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_scas1



Yes



I worry about things



1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_scas2



Yes



I feel afraid



1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_scas3



Yes



I worry about being away from my parents



1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_scas4



Yes



I feel scared if I have to sleep on my own



1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_scas5



Yes



I have trouble going to school in the mornings because I feel nervous or afraid



1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_scas6



Yes



I suddenly start to tremble or shake when there is no reason for this



1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_scas7



Yes



I worry that I will suddenly get a scared feeling when there is nothing to be afraid of



1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_scas8



Yes



I would feel scared if I had to stay away from home overnight



1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often, 4 = Always





SingleChoice



kj_phq_hope



Yes



Feeling down, depressed, irritable or hopeless?



0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day





SingleChoice



kj_phq_interest



Yes



Little interest or pleasure in doing things?



0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day





SingleChoice



kj_phq_sleep



Yes



Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping too much?



0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day