Table 7 Description of predictor variables

Stressful situations*

Were you affected by any of the following situations during the COVID-19 disruption?

One or both of my parents/ guardians lost their job.

IS1G26A

0 = No;

1 = Yes

Our family had to be more careful with money than usual.

IS1G26B

One or both of my parents/ guardians had to work from home.

IS1G26C

One or both of my parents/ guardians were stressed about their job

IS1G26D

Our family had to move to live in a new location.

IS1G26E

I had to live away from my parents/ guardians.

IS1G26F

School support

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about how you felt during the COVID-19 disruption?

I felt supported by my school.

IS1G24G

0 = Strongly disagree;

1 = Disagree;

2 = Agree;

3 = Strongly agree

School belonging

I still felt part of the school.

IS1G24J

Physical health

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your well-being during the COVID-19 disruption?

I felt fit and healthy.

IS1G25C

Disrupted sleep

I did not sleep as well as before the COVID-19 disruption.

IS1G25J

Preparedness for future disruptions

Overall, how prepared do you feel for learning from home if your school building closed for an extended period in the future?

IS1G30

1 = Not prepared at all;

2 = Not very prepared;

3 = Well prepared;

4 = Very well prepared