Social and Emotional Resources Inventory – Revised (SERI)

I was intelligent

I received warm parenting

There was an adult outside my family who took an interest in my welfare

My school met students’ academic needs

I had an easygoing disposition

My parents had high expectations for me

I had strong self-confidence

I lived in a good neighborhood

I had a talent (i.e., talented in sports, music, drama, academics, etc.)

I had positive connections to my extended family (e.g., grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.)

I had a strong sense of faith or spirituality

I felt connected to a parent/guardian

My family did not have to worry excessively about money

I was involved in an organized group (e.g., church group, school-related group, Girl or Boy Scouts, etc.)

When problems came up, I would deal with them head on

I was smart

My parents were loving

I had an adult mentor other than my parents

I received a good education

I was laid-back

My parents believed I was capable

I felt positively about myself

My community was safe (i.e., little violence, few crimes, etc.)

I was skilled in at least one activity

I had a close relationship with family members other than my parents/guardians and siblings

My faith or spirituality was important to me

A parent/guardian in the home looked out for me

My family was financially comfortable

I was involved in extra-curricular activities (including school-related and non school-related activities)

I would think about how to take control of problems instead of trying to ignore them

I was bright

I was emotionally close to my parents

An adult outside of my family motivated me to succeed

My school had skilled teachers

Few things in my life got me too worked up or excited

My parents expected me to succeed

I had high self-esteem

My family had access to adequate health care

Others noticed my special ability in an activity (e.g., sports, music, drama, academics, etc.)

I could depend on family members other than my parents and siblings

Religion/spirituality was a central part of my life

I had a parent/guardian I could rely on

My family was able to afford the things we needed

I was involved in groups that served others

I would sit down and plan out how to overcome problems

I got good grades in school

My parents were emotionally available

There was an adult outside my family who cared about me

I learned a lot at school

I was able to deal well with stress

My parents encouraged me to achieve goals

I believed in myself

My family and I had access to good health services

I had a skill that I was proud of

I felt that my extended family was there for me

I attended religious services

I was connected to my family

My family always had food and shelter

I was involved in a group that did good things for the community

I would pretend there weren’t any problems even when there really were

I did well academically

My parents cared about me

Someone other than family made sure that I was okay

I went to a good school

I wasn’t much of a worrier

My parents wanted me to reach my full potential

I viewed myself as a capable individual

I felt that there was something special I could do (i.e., I was talented at something)

My extended family was there for me when my parents couldn’t be

I believed in a higher power or spiritual energy

I felt like part of my family unit

My parent(s) made enough money at their job for my family to be able to live comfortably

I was involved with a group or organization that focused on helping others

I would put off dealing with problems until later

An adult “believed” in me

I was seen as a “talented kid”

I took comfort in my faith or spirituality

I would try to avoid dealing with problems if they came up

I was good at things I “set my mind to”

I worried a lot about things