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scaparentingstyles_ip5

Self-Completion Parenting Styles Module

Questions 32

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps1

Responsive to child's needs

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: Next, we are interested in knowing a little about any of your children aged 10. Here is a list of ways you could interact with your child. Please mark the answer that best indicates how often you usually do each. I am responsive to CHILD NAME's feelings and needs.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps10

Take privileges away without explanation

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I punish by taking privileges away from CHILD NAME without telling him/her why.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps11

Emphasise reasons for rules

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I emphasise the reasons for rules to CHILD NAME

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps12

Comfort child when upset

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I give comfort and understanding when CHILD NAME is upset.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps13

Yell when child misbehaves

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I yell or shout when CHILD NAME misbehaves.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps14

Praise child when good

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I give praise when CHILD NAME is good.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps15

Give in when child makes a fuss

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I give in to CHILD NAME when he/she causes a commotion or creates a fuss about something.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps16

Exlode in anger towards child

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I explode in anger towards CHILD NAME.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps17

Threaten punishment more than give

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I threaten CHILD NAME with punishment more often than actually giving it.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps18

Consider child's preferences when making plans

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I take into account CHILD NAME's likes and dislikes when making plans for the family.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps19

Grab child when disobedient

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I grab CHILD NAME when he/she is being disobedient.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps2

Use physical punishment to discipline child

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I use physical punishment as a way of disciplining CHILD NAME.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps20

State punishment but don't give

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I state punishments to CHILD NAME and do not actually do them.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps21

Respect child's opinion

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I show respect for CHILD NAME's opinions by encouraging him/her to express them.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps22

Allow child input into rules

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I allow CHILD NAME to give input into family rules.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps23

Scold and criticise

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I scold and criticise to make CHILD NAME improve.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps24

Spoil child

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I spoil CHILD NAME.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps25

Give reasons rules should be followed

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I give CHILD NAME reasons why rules should be obeyed or followed.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps26

Use threats with no justification

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I use threats as punishment with little or no justification or explanation.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps27

Warm happy times with child

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I have warm, happy and comforting times together with CHILD NAME.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps28

Child left alone with no explanation

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I punish CHILD NAME by putting him/her somewhere alone with little or no explanation.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps29

Help child understand consequences of their actions

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I help CHILD NAME to understand the effect of behaviour by encouraging CHILD NAME to talk about the consequences of his/her own actions.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps3

Take child's desires into account

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I take CHILD NAME's desires into account before asking him/her to do something.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps30

Scold when child's behaviour doesn't meet expectations

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I scold or criticise when CHILD NAME's behaviour doesn't meet my expectations.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps31

Explain consequences of child's behaviour

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I explain the consequences of CHILD NAME's behaviour.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps4

Reasons for requests not given

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: When CHILD NAME asks why he/she has to do something, I say 'because I say so' or 'I am your parent and I want you to'.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps5

Give feedback on child's behaviour

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I explain to CHILD NAME about how I feel about his/her good and bad behaviour.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps6

Spank child when disobedient

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I spank CHILD NAME when he/she is disobedient.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps7

Encourage child to talk about feelings

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I encourage CHILD NAME to talk about his/her troubles and/or feelings.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps8

Find it difficult to discipline child

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I find it difficult to discipline CHILD NAME.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps9

Encourage child to express self

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I encourage CHILD NAME to freely express him/herself even when disagreeing with parents.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

scaparentingstyles_ip5.ps32

Slap child when misbehaves

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I slap CHILD NAME when he/she misbehaves.

OptionLabel
1Never
2Once in a while
3About half the time
4Very often
5Always

Universe:
if ((GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3) (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh10 > 0 (Parent (biological mother, biological father, adoptive mother, adoptive father, step-mother or step-father) of a child aged 10)

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