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Table 1 Example of an indicator in the Dutch Self-Sufficiency Matrix: Finances

From: Psychometric properties of self-sufficiency assessment tools in adolescents in vocational education

Rating

Label

SSM-D description

1

Acute problem

No income. High, increasing debts.

2

Not self-sufficient

Insufficient income and/or spontaneous or inappropriate spending. Increasing debts.

3

Barely self-sufficient

Can meet basic needs with income and/or appropriate spending. If there are debts, they are at least stable and/or controlled by a third party.

4

Adequately self-sufficient

Meets basic needs without receiving social security benefits. Manages possible debts without assistance and they are decreasing.

5

Completely self-sufficient

Income is ample, well managed. Has the ability to save with income.

  1. Note: Copyright 2012 by GGD Amsterdam. Reprinted with permission