Socio-Emotional Skills Training for Urban Youth in Tanzania 2021-2022
Cross-Sectional Survey Data — Baseline, Endline, and Second Endline

Tanzania, 2021 - 2022

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TZA_2021-2022_SESIE_v01_M

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Rachel Cassidy, Smita Das, Clara Delavallade, Elijah Kipchumba, Munshi Sulaiman

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Impact Evaluation Surveys

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Data file: ses_tan_baseline_labelled_nopii

Baseline data

Cases:	4920
Variables:	1520

Variables

s11_8

Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much

s11_9

Feeling tired or having little energy

s11_10

Poor appetite or overeating

s11_11

Feeling bad about yourself—or that you are a failure or have let yourself or you

s11_12

Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching telev

s11_13

Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposi

s11_14

Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge?

s11_15

Not being able to stop or control worrying?

s11_16

Worrying too much about different things?

s11_17

Trouble relaxing?

s11_18

Being so restless that it is hard to sit still?

s11_19

Becoming easily annoyed or irritable?

s11_20

Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen?

end_s11

time_s11

sr69

69. When I’m upset at someone, I usually try to imagine myself in their situatio

sr70

70. Before judging somebody, I try to imagine how I would feel if I were in thei

sr71

71. I ask questions to understand the other person's position on a given issue.

sr72

72. I always try to understand the feelings of people I trust

sr73

73. If someone is hurt, it makes me upset

sr75

75. I feel good when I help someone in need

sr77

77. If I see someone going through a difficult time, I try to be caring toward t

sr78

78. When others are sad, I try to comfort them.

sr79

79. I listen patiently when people tell me their problems.

sr80

80. When I see that someone is going through a difficult time, I help out the be

sr81

81. I give my friends and family encouragement when they need it.

sr82

82. I support my friends and family by praising them.

sr83

83. I am good at building relationships with people I don’t know.

sr84

84. I find it easy to get people to trust me

sr85

85. I am able to introduce myself to people I don’t know well (e.g., strangers,

sr86

86. I am good at getting to know people.

sr87

87. I stay connected with people who are important to me.

sr88

88. I am able to forgive my friends and family if they do something that frustra

sr89

89. I can communicate my ideas in a way that convinces people to agree with me.

sr90

90. People like to follow my ideas

sr91

91. Other people do what I ask them to do.

sr91n

91n. When someone disagrees with me, I know how to adjust my argument to change

sr92

92. I am good at getting people to help me when I need it.

sr93

93. I evaluate social situations to decide the best way to act.

sr94

94. I observe social situations carefully before deciding how to present an idea

sr95

95. I am able to adjust my behavior to make a good impression.

sr96

96. I share my opinion with others without hesitation

sr97

97. I can explain complicated ideas in a clear way.

sr98

98. I ask for what I need when I need it.

sr99

99. I think it's good to ask for what I want

end_s14c

time_s14c

s12_1

Choose: Receive 50,000 TZSHs with certainty or -play heads/tails and receive 0

s12_2

Choose: Play heads/tails and receive 0 TZSHs if heads or 150,000 TZSHs if tails.

s12_3

Choose: Receive 50,000 TZSHs with certainty or - play heads/tails and receive 0

s12_4

How do you see yourself: generally willing to take risks, or try to avoid taking

s12_5

Choose: Receive 400,000 TZSHs today or - receive 600,000 TZSHs with certainty in

s12_6

Choose: Receive 400,000 TZSHs today or - receive 800,000 TZSHs with certainty in

s12_7

How much would you accept to receive in a year instead of receiving 400,000 TZSH

s12_8

Choose: Receive 400,000 TZSHs today or - receive 500,000 TZSHs with certainty in

s12_9

Are generally willing to give up something today in order to benefit from that i

end_s12

time_s12

s13_1

Picture 1: Demonstrate this as example

s13_2

s13_3

s13_4

s13_5

s13_6

end_s13

time_s13

sr100

100. People understand my thoughts when I express them

sr100a

100a. I find it easy to explain my perspective to others

sr100b

100b. I share my thoughts even if others do not agree with them.

sr100c

100c. When something bothers me, I openly express my thoughts.

sr100d

100d. I directly communicate what I need from others.

sr100e

100e. I openly express my ideas on a topic.

sr100f

100f. I find simple ways to communicate complex ideas.

sr100g

100g. I communicate in a way that others will understand.

sr100h

100h. I am effective in communicating my ideas.

sr103

103. When I work with others, I admit when I am wrong and apologize for my mista

sr104

104. When I work with others, I tell others my ideas and ask for theirs in retur

sr107

107. When I don’t know a solution to a problem, I can brainstorm with a group of

sr109

109. When my team is having difficulty making a decision, I know what to do to h

sr110

110. When I work with others, I clarify the problem we are trying to solve.

sr110a

110a. When I work with others, I summarize the information the group has agreed

sr111

111. When I disagree with someone, I try to manage my anger so I do not make the

sr113

113. When I disagree with someone, I am still able to listen to the other person

sr114

114. When I disagree with someone, I am able to give up some things I want to so

sr115

115. Even when I disagree with someone, I still listen to them share their thoug

sr116

116. When I disagree with someone, I think about the long-term consequence of my

sr117

117. When I disagree with someone, I can come up with as many possible solutions

sr119

119. When I disagree with someone, I can find solutions to the problem that help

sr121

121. I begin talking before the other person finishes talking.

sr122

122. If I have something to say that is important, I will interrupt the other pe

sr123

123. I share my opinion without listening to others’ opinions. (reverse)

sr126

126. I ask questions to understand the other person’s position on an issue.

sr126a

126a. When I am listening to someone, I make sure they know I am interested in w

sr126b

126b. When I am listening to someone, I show them that I am open to their ideas.

sr126c

126c. When I am listening to someone, I ask questions that show my understanding

end_s14d

time_s14d

time_s14

s16a_1

I sometimes tell lies, if I have to

s16a_2

I never cover up my mistakes

s16a_3

There have been occasions when I have taken advantage of someone

s16a_4

I have said something bad about a friend behind his or her back

s16a_5

I sometimes try to get even rather than forgive and forget

s16a_6

When I hear people talking privately, I avoid listening

s16a_7

I never take things that don't belong to me

s16a_8

I don't gossip about other people's business

end_s16a

time_s16a

s16b_1

I tend to bounce back quickly after hard times

s16b_2

I have a hard time making it through stressful events

s16b_3

It does not take me long to recover from a stressful event

s16b_4

It is hard for me to snap back when something bad happens

s16b_5

I usually come through difficult times with little trouble

s16b_6

I tend to take a long time to get over set-backs in my life

end_s16b

time_s16b

s16c_1

New ideas and projects sometimes distract me from previous ones.

s16c_2

I have been obsessed with a certain idea or project for a short time but later l

s16c_3

I often set a goal but later choose to pursue a different one.

s16c_4

I have difficulty maintaining my focus on projects that take more than a few mon

s16c_5

I am a hard worker

end_s16c

time_s16c

s16g_1

To a great extent my life is controlled by accidental happenings

s16g_2

I feel like what happens in my life is mostly determined by powerful people

s16g_3

When I make plans, I am almost certain to make them work

s16g_4

When I get what I want, it’s usually because I am lucky

s16g_5

Although I might have good ability, I will not be given leadership responsibilit

s16g_6

How many friends I have depends on how nice a person I am

s16g_7

People like myself have very little chance of protecting our personal interests

s16g_8

It’s not always wise for me to plan too far ahead because many things turn out t

s16g_9

Whether or not I get to be leader depends on whether I am lucky enough to be in

s16g_10

In order to have my plans work, I make sure that they fit in with the desires of

end_s16g

time_s16g

s16h_1

Of 10 people of community, how many do you think believe that if a woman earns m

s16h_2

Of 10 members of community, how many would speak badly of a man who considers hi

s16h_3

Of 10 people of community, how many would speak badly of a woman who asked her h

s16h_4

Of 10 people of community, how many do you think would agree that it is shameful

s16h_5

Of 10 people in community, how many would speak badly of a woman who approached

s16h_6

Imagine there is a public meeting and a man stood and shared his opinion. Out of

end_s16h

time_s16h

time_s16

index_1

s18_2_1

Is ${s18_1} a member of your household?

s18_3_1

How are you related to ${s18_1}?

index_2

s18_2_2

Is ${s18_1} a member of your household?

s18_3_2

How are you related to ${s18_1}?

index_3

s18_2_3

Is ${s18_1} a member of your household?

s18_3_3

How are you related to ${s18_1}?

index_4

s18_2_4

Is ${s18_1} a member of your household?

s18_3_4

How are you related to ${s18_1}?

index_5

s18_2_5

Is ${s18_1} a member of your household?

s18_3_5

How are you related to ${s18_1}?

index_6

s18_2_6

Is ${s18_1} a member of your household?

s18_3_6

How are you related to ${s18_1}?

index_7

s18_2_7

Is ${s18_1} a member of your household?

s18_3_7

How are you related to ${s18_1}?

index_8

s18_2_8

Is ${s18_1} a member of your household?

s18_3_8

How are you related to ${s18_1}?

s17_1

Do you have a plan to travel inside or outside the country in the coming months?

s17_2

What would be your destination?

s17_2_1

Inside Tanzania

s17_2_2

Outside Tanzania

end_sr_time

end_sr_survey

sr_time_survey

proceed

Congratulations, you have completed the first questionnaire. The next questionna

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exp1_gend

gender_sjt

gender1_sjt

relationa

relationb

pos_neg

default_pos

start_sjt1

al_start_time

sjt1_2

Do research on clothing shops online in your spare time

sjt1_3

Look for a training

sjt1_4

You do not know any clothing shop owners, : Find some clothing shop owners to as

sjt1_6

Open the shop and learn the business as you go.

end_sjt1

sjt1_time

sjt2_2

Inform your boss, ${name3}, of the problem so they can decide the solution

sjt2_3

Tell your boss an idea for a solving the problem

sjt2_4

Check the other items in the store to see if the problem is widespread

sjt2_5

Look for someone who can fix the stitching

sjt2_6

Ask the tailor the cost of fixing the problem to tell your boss.

end_sjt2

sjt2_time

sjt3_2

Try to learn these skills on your own

sjt3_3

Look for someone to teach you to use the app

sjt3_4

Download the app immediately and start using it

sjt3_5

Decide to set a goal that you will use the app to get more customers by the end

end_sjt3

sjt3_time

sjt4_2

Ask ${name1} what went wrong?

sjt4_3

Ask ${name1} what methods of advertising were used?

sjt4_4

Think of as many ideas as possible for solving this problem.

sjt4_5

Ask your friends to help you come up with as many ideas as possible.

sjt4_6

Solve this problem and have high event attendance

end_sjt4

sjt4_time

sjt5_1

Tell me as many ideas as possible for solving this problem.

sjt5_1_98

Other, specify ____

sjt5_1_13

sjt5_1_12

sjt5_1_11

sjt5_1_10

Run ads (radio, newspaper, posters, public service announcement, social media)

sjt5_1_9

Have meeting with your group

sjt5_1_6

Tell influential people so they can spread the word

sjt5_1_5

Find and use volunteers

sjt5_1_4

Go door to door on your own/call everyone/distribute flyers

sjt5_1_3

Try to find funds (loan, donations, own funds)

sjt5_1_0

sjt5_3

Decide which of these solutions to do, based on your gut feeling

sjt5_4

Calculate the financial cost of each solution

sjt5_5

Share your best ideas with the other organizers and get their input

sjt5_6

Compare these solutions before deciding your plan

sjt5_7

Solve this problem and have good attendance

end_sjt5

sjt5_time

sjt6_2

Talk to your employees to get their ideas on why business has slowed

sjt6_3

Speak to customers to know if they are satisfied with their service

sjt6_4

Examine the sale of items in my inventory

sjt6_5

Think of as many ideas as possible for solving this problem.

end_sjt6

sjt6_time

sjt7_1

Think of as many ideas as possible for solving this problem and increasing your

sjt7_1_98

Other, specify ____

sjt7_1_9

sjt7_1_8

Seek consultation

sjt7_1_7

Lower product selling price

sjt7_1_6

Explain to customers reasons for price increase

sjt7_1_5

Stop selling lotion

sjt7_1_4

Increase sale of other products instead of lotion

sjt7_1_3

Find new wholesaler

sjt7_1_2

Bargain with wholesaler

sjt7_1_1

Increase the price I charge for lotion

sjt7_1_0

sjt7_3

Decide which of these solutions to do, based on your gut feeling

sjt7_4

Consider the difficulty of implementing each solution

sjt7_5

Choose the solution that is the least expensive

sjt7_6

Calculate the effect of each solution on your profits

sjt7_7

Solve this problem and increase your profits

end_sjt7

sjt7_time

sjt8_1

Yell at your employee, ${name3}

sjt8_2

Talk to your employee, ${name3}, immediately so they know how angry you are.

sjt8_3

Get upset with your family members because you are stressed.

sjt8_5

Take time to relax and calm down before you talk to your employee, ${name3}.

sjt8_6

Discuss your stress with someone you trust.

sjt8_7

Change how you think about the situation so you're less angry.

sjt8_4

How long are you likely to feel stressed or upset:

end_sjt8

sjt8_time

sjt9_1

Yell at your ${relationb}

sjt9_2

Talk to your ${relationb} immediately so they know how angry you are.

sjt9_3

Get upset with your other family members because you are stressed

sjt9_5

Take time to relax and calm down before you talk to your ${relationb}

sjt9_6

Discuss your anger with someone you trust

sjt9_7

Change how you think about the situation so you're less angry

sjt9_4

How long are you likely to stay stressed or upset: Less than an hour, a few hour

end_sjt9

sjt9_time

sjt10_2

Enumerator please code this written response:

sjt10_4

Enumerator please code this written response:

sjt10_5

Have a good idea of what you need help with.

sjt10_6

Question or critique your own abilities.

sjt10_7

Actively seek feedback from your community on how to improve your performance

sjt10_8

Spend time considering what type of leader you would like to be

sjt10_9

Think of solutions if you face an unexpected problem

sjt10_10

Think deeply about how your performance could be improved

end_sjt10

sjt10_time

ct_1_code

Which of these responses, is most like how you would respond in this situation

ct_2_code

What is the best spot for your vegetable stand based on price and location?

ct_3_code

Which of these responses, is most like how you would respond in this situation

ct_4_code

Which of these responses, is most like how you would respond in this situation

end_al3

al3_time

sjt11_1

Stay confident in your abilities

sjt11_3

Take time to think about how you can improve

sjt11_4

Sit down and talk to ${name4} about why you received poor marks

sjt11_5

Reflect on whether you want to continue this job

sjt11_7

Enumerator please code this written response:

sjt11_9

Enumerator please code this written response:

end_sjt11

sjt11_time

sjt12_2

Enumerator please code this written response:

sjt12_4

Enumerator please code this written response:

Total: 1520

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