The YES Survey Instrument
The Youth Experience Survey (YES) was developed to survey
high-school aged adolescents about their developmental experiences in an
extracurricular activity or community-based program. The YES includes 18
scales that assess self-reported experiences in the activity or program
within six conceptual domains of development: Identity Work, Initiative,
Basic Skills, Teamwork and Social Skills, Interpersonal Relationships, and
Adult Networks. Five scales dealing with negative experiences that may
interfere with development are also assessed. The instrument was designed
for use with multiethnic youth and for use across a wide range of youth
programs and activities.
