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scadelaygrat_w5

Self-Completion Adult Delayed Gratification module

Questions 10

scadelaygrat_w5.delay1

Hard to stick to diet

Type: choice

Source: 10-item Delayed Gratification Inventory with modified response options for short-form administration, see Hoerger, Quirk & Weed (2011)

Text: To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following set of statements describes you? Please answer using a scale from 0 to 10 where 0 means "Strongly Disagree" and 10 means "Strongly Agree".
I would have a hard time sticking with a special, healthy diet.

OptionLabel
0Strongly disagree
1display number only, no label
2display number only, no label
3display number only, no label
4display number only, no label
5display number only, no label
6display number only, no label
7display number only, no label
8display number only, no label
9display number only, no label
10Strongly agree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scadelaygrat_w5.delay2

Try to spend money wisely

Type: choice

Source: 10-item Delayed Gratification Inventory with modified response options for short-form administration, see Hoerger, Quirk & Weed (2011)

Text: (To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following set of statements describes you?)
I try to spend money wisely.

OptionLabel
0Strongly disagree
1display number only, no label
2display number only, no label
3display number only, no label
4display number only, no label
5display number only, no label
6display number only, no label
7display number only, no label
8display number only, no label
9display number only, no label
10Strongly agree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scadelaygrat_w5.delay3

Given up comfort to reach goals

Type: choice

Source: 10-item Delayed Gratification Inventory with modified response options for short-form administration, see Hoerger, Quirk & Weed (2011)

Text: (To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following set of statements describes you?)
I have given up physical pleasure or comfort to reach my goals.

OptionLabel
0Strongly disagree
1display number only, no label
2display number only, no label
3display number only, no label
4display number only, no label
5display number only, no label
6display number only, no label
7display number only, no label
8display number only, no label
9display number only, no label
10Strongly agree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scadelaygrat_w5.delay4

Consider how actions affect others long-term

Type: choice

Source: 10-item Delayed Gratification Inventory with modified response options for short-form administration, see Hoerger, Quirk & Weed (2011)

Text: (To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following set of statements describes you?)
I try to consider how my actions will affect other people in the long-term.

OptionLabel
0Strongly disagree
1display number only, no label
2display number only, no label
3display number only, no label
4display number only, no label
5display number only, no label
6display number only, no label
7display number only, no label
8display number only, no label
9display number only, no label
10Strongly agree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scadelaygrat_w5.delay5

Cannot be trusted with money

Type: choice

Source: 10-item Delayed Gratification Inventory with modified response options for short-form administration, see Hoerger, Quirk & Weed (2011)

Text: (To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following set of statements describes you?)
I cannot be trusted with money.

OptionLabel
0Strongly disagree
1display number only, no label
2display number only, no label
3display number only, no label
4display number only, no label
5display number only, no label
6display number only, no label
7display number only, no label
8display number only, no label
9display number only, no label
10Strongly agree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scadelaygrat_w5.delay6

Do not consider how behaviour affects others

Type: choice

Source: 10-item Delayed Gratification Inventory with modified response options for short-form administration, see Hoerger, Quirk & Weed (2011)

Text: (To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following set of statements describes you?)
I do not consider how my behaviour affects other people.

OptionLabel
0Strongly disagree
1display number only, no label
2display number only, no label
3display number only, no label
4display number only, no label
5display number only, no label
6display number only, no label
7display number only, no label
8display number only, no label
9display number only, no label
10Strongly agree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scadelaygrat_w5.delay7

Cannot motivate self to accomplish long-term goals

Type: choice

Source: 10-item Delayed Gratification Inventory with modified response options for short-form administration, see Hoerger, Quirk & Weed (2011)

Text: (To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following set of statements describes you?)
I cannot motivate myself to accomplish long-term goals.

OptionLabel
0Strongly disagree
1display number only, no label
2display number only, no label
3display number only, no label
4display number only, no label
5display number only, no label
6display number only, no label
7display number only, no label
8display number only, no label
9display number only, no label
10Strongly agree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scadelaygrat_w5.delay8

Try eat healthy pays off in long run

Type: choice

Source: 10-item Delayed Gratification Inventory with modified response options for short-form administration, see Hoerger, Quirk & Weed (2011)

Text: (To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following set of statements describes you?)
I have always tried to eat healthy because it pays off in the long run.

OptionLabel
0Strongly disagree
1display number only, no label
2display number only, no label
3display number only, no label
4display number only, no label
5display number only, no label
6display number only, no label
7display number only, no label
8display number only, no label
9display number only, no label
10Strongly agree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scadelaygrat_w5.delay9

Put off physically demanding chores

Type: choice

Source: 10-item Delayed Gratification Inventory with modified response options for short-form administration, see Hoerger, Quirk & Weed (2011)

Text: (To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following set of statements describes you?)
When faced with a physically demanding chore, I always tried to put off doing it.

OptionLabel
0Strongly disagree
1display number only, no label
2display number only, no label
3display number only, no label
4display number only, no label
5display number only, no label
6display number only, no label
7display number only, no label
8display number only, no label
9display number only, no label
10Strongly agree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scadelaygrat_w5.delay10

Hard work pay off in the end

Type: choice

Source: 10-item Delayed Gratification Inventory with modified response options for short-form administration, see Hoerger, Quirk & Weed (2011)

Text: (To what extent do you agree or disagree that the following set of statements describes you?)
I have always felt like my hard work would pay off in the end.

OptionLabel
0Strongly disagree
1display number only, no label
2display number only, no label
3display number only, no label
4display number only, no label
5display number only, no label
6display number only, no label
7display number only, no label
8display number only, no label
9display number only, no label
10Strongly agree

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

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