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Self-Completion Child Development Module

Questions 73

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdpreamble

Child development pre-amble

Type: choice

Text: Next, we are interested in knowing a little more about any of your children aged 3, 5 or 8.

OptionLabel
1Continue

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdcond

Child health conditions

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Thinking now about [CHILD NAME], in general, would you say [CHILD NAME]'S health is...

OptionLabel
1Excellent
2Very good
3Good
4Fair
5Poor

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cddis

Child has long-standing health condition

Type: choice

Source: MCS

Text: Does [CHILD NAME] have long-term conditions that have been diagnosed by a health professional? By long-term we mean anything that [CHILD NAME] has had for at least 3 months or is expected to continue for at least the next three months.

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdlmt

Child health condition is limiting

Type: choice

Source: MCS

Text: Does this limit [him/her] at play or from joining in any other activity normal for a child [his/her] age?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if CDDIS = 1 (If condition is longstanding)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cd3pera

Agree: happy and content

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: To what extent do you agree with the following statements about [CHILD NAME]?
[CHILD NAME] is usually happy and content]

OptionLabel
1Agree completely
2Agree somewhat
3Disagree somewhat
4Disagree completely

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cd3perb

Agree: irritated and cries

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: [CHILD NAME] is easily irritated and cries frequently

OptionLabel
1Agree completely
2Agree somewhat
3Disagree somewhat
4Disagree completely

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cd3perc

Agree: difficult to comfort

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: [CHILD NAME] is difficult to comfort when crying

OptionLabel
1Agree completely
2Agree somewhat
3Disagree somewhat
4Disagree completely

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cd3perd

Agree: curious and active

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: [CHILD NAME] is curious and active

OptionLabel
1Agree completely
2Agree somewhat
3Disagree somewhat
4Disagree completely

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cd3pere

Agree: communicative

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: [CHILD NAME] is communicative and likes to talk

OptionLabel
1Agree completely
2Agree somewhat
3Disagree somewhat
4Disagree completely

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cd3perf

Agree: shows empathy

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: [CHILD NAME] shows empathy when others are sad

OptionLabel
1Agree completely
2Agree somewhat
3Disagree somewhat
4Disagree completely

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cd3perg

Agree: worried about health

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: I am worried about [CHILD NAME]'s health

OptionLabel
1Agree completely
2Agree somewhat
3Disagree somewhat
4Disagree completely

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvla

Learn: get shoes

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: For parents, it is always a big event when their child learns something new. Here is a list of things that children learn to do. Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.
Understands brief instructions such as "go get your shoes"]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvlb

Learn: two word sentences

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Forms sentences with at least two words

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvlc

Learn: full sentences

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Speaks in full sentences (with four or more words)

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvld

Learn: listens attentively

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Listens attentively to a story for five minutes or longer

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvle

Learn: passes messages

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Passes on simple messages such as "dinner is ready"

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvlf

Learn: uses a spoon

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Uses a spoon to eat, without assistance and without dripping

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvlg

Learn: blows nose

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Blows his/her nose without assistance

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvlh

Learn: uses toilet

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Uses the toilet to do "number two"

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvli

Learn: pants

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Puts on pants and underpants the right way around

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvlj

Learn: brushes teeth

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Brushes his/her teeth without assistance

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvlk

Learn: stairs

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Walks forward down the stairs

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvll

Learn: door handle

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Opens doors with the door handle

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvlm

Learn: climbing

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Climbs up playground climbing equipment and other high playground structures

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvln

Learn: scissors

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Cuts paper with scissors

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvlo

Learn: create shapes

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Paints/draws recognizable shapes on paper

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvlp

Learn: names

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Calls familiar people by name, for example, says "Mummy" and "Daddy" or uses the father's first name

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvlq

Learn: participates in games

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Participates in games with other children

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvlr

Learn: playing pretend

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Gets involved in role-playing games ("playing pretend")

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvls

Learn: particular friends

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Shows a special liking for particular playmates or friends

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdvlt

Learn: knows feelings

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: Calls his/her own feelings by name, e.g. "sad", "happy", "scared"

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 3 (Child in loop is aged 3)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdpf

behaviour:considerate

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: We next have some questions about what [CHILD NAME] is like. To what extent do you think the following set of statements are true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answers on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.
[CHILD NAME] is considerate of other people's feelings]

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdro

behaviour: restless

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] is restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdhs

behaviour:headaches

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] often complains of headaches, stomach-aches or sickness

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdsr

behaviour:shares readily

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] shares readily with other children (treats, toys, pencils etc.)

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdtt

behaviour:temper tantrums

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] often has temper tantrums or hot tempers

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdsp

behaviour:solitary

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] is rather solitary, tends to play alone

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdor

behaviour:obedient

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] is generally obedient, usually does what adults request

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdmw

behaviour:many worries

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] has many worries, often seems worried

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdhu

behaviour:helpful

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] is helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdfs

behaviour:fidgeting

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] is constantly fidgeting or squirming

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdgf

behaviour:good friend

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] has at least one good friend

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdfb

behaviour:fights

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] often fights with other children or bullies them

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdud

behaviour:unhappy

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] is often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdlc

behaviour:liked

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] is generally liked by other children

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsddc

behaviour:distracted

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] is easily distracted, concentration wanders

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdnc

behaviour:nervous

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] is nervous or clingy in new situations, easily loses confidence

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdsdky

behaviour:kind

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] is kind to younger children

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdoa

behaviour:often lies

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] often lies or cheats

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdpb

behaviour:bullied

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] is picked on or bullied by other children

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdvh

behaviour:volunteers

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] often volunteers to help others (parents, teachers, other children)

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdst

behaviour:thinks

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] thinks things out before acting

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdcs

behaviour:steals

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] steals from home, school or elsewhere

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdgb

behaviour:gets on better

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] gets on better with adults than with other children

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdfe

behaviour:fears

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] has many fears, easily scared

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chsdte

behaviour:completes tasks

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: [CHILD NAME] sees tasks through to the end, good attention span

OptionLabel
1Not true
2Somewhat true
3Certainly true
4Can't say

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Child in loop is aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdcread

Parent reads to child

Type: choice

Source: MCS

Text: How often do you read to [CHILD NAME]?

OptionLabel
1Every day
2Several times a week
3Once or twice a week
4Once or twice a month
5Less often
6Not at all

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdoread

Others read to child

Type: choice

Source: MCS

Text: Does anyone else at home ever read to [CHILD NAME]?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdwread

Who else reads to child

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Who else at home reads to [CHILD NAME]? Please select all that apply.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1CHILD NAME's mum or step-mumk_cdwread1 (k_child) CHILD NAME's mum or step-mum
2CHILD NAME's dad or step-dadk_cdwread2 (k_child) CHILD NAME's dad or step-dad
3A brother or sister (or step-brother/step-sister)k_cdwread3 (k_child) A brother or sister (or step-brother/step-sister)
4Another relative living herek_cdwread4 (k_child) Another relative living here
5A non-relative living herek_cdwread5 (k_child) A non-relative living here

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if CDOREAD = 1 (If someone else reads to child)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cderead

Frequency: Others read to child

Type: choice

Source: MCS

Text: How often does anyone else at home read to [CHILD NAME]?

OptionLabel
1Every day
2Several times a week
3Once or twice a week
4Once or twice a month
5Less often
6Not at all

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if CDOREAD = 1 (If someone else reads to child)

scachilddevelopment_w11.mealsreg

Child has meals at regular times

Type: choice

Source: MCS

Text: Does [CHILD NAME] have meals at regular times?

OptionLabel
1No, never or almost never
2Yes, sometimes
3Yes, usually
4Yes, always

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.bedreg

Child goes to bed at regular time

Type: choice

Source: MCS

Text: [Does [CHILD NAME] go to bed at a regular time?] {if CHILD is aged 3} / [On weekdays during term-time, does [CHILD NAME]] go to bed at a regular time?] {if CHILD is aged 5 or 8}

OptionLabel
1No, never or almost never
2Yes, sometimes
3Yes, usually
4Yes, always

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdtvvidhrs

Hours spent watching tv: schoolday

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How many hours does [CHILD NAME] spend watching TV, including video and DVDs, on a normal school day?

OptionLabel
1None
2Less than an hour
31-3 hours
44-6 hours
57 or more hours

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdtvvidhrw

Hours spent watching tv: weekend day

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How many hours does [CHILD NAME] spend watching TV, including video and DVDs, on a weekend, that is on a Saturday or Sunday?

OptionLabel
1None
2Less than an hour
31-3 hours
44-6 hours
57 or more hours

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdcomp

Child uses computer at home

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Does [CHILD NAME] use a computer at home? This includes computers for playing games but not games consoles.

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No
3No computer in the home

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdpchrs

Total hours spent using computer

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How many hours does [CHILD NAME] spend per day using the computer at home for any reason? Please do not include any use of a games console.

OptionLabel
1None
2Less than an hour
31-3 hours
44-6 hours
57 or more hours

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 5 or 8)
and if CDCOMP = 1 (If child uses computer at home)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdconsol

Household has games console

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Does [CHILD NAME] or anyone else in your house have a games console such as Playstation, X_Box, Wii or something like that?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdconstm

Total hours spent on games console

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How many hours does [CHILD NAME] spend playing games on a games console on a normal school day?

OptionLabel
1None
2Less than an hour
31-3 hours
44-6 hours
57 or more hours

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 5 or 8)
and if CDCONSOL = 1 (If has a games console in the house)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdphsc

Child happy in school

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: On a scale from 1 to 7 where 1 means "Completely Happy" and 7 means "Not at all happy", how happy is [CHILD NAME] in the school [he/she] goes to?

OptionLabel
1Completely happy
2display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
3display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
4display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
5display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
6display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
7Not at all happy
8Doesn't attend school

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.cdphscy

Problems at school

Type: multichoice

Source: Adapted from GSOEP

Text: Does [CHILD NAME] have any of the following problems at school? Please select all that apply.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Finds schoolwork difficult or challengingk_cdphscy1 (k_child) Finds schoolwork difficult or challenging
2Problems getting along with teacher(s)k_cdphscy2 (k_child) Problems getting along with teacher(s)
3Is bullied by other studentsk_cdphscy3 (k_child) Is bullied by other students
4Bullies other studentsk_cdphscy4 (k_child) Bullies other students
5Is just not interested in schoolk_cdphscy5 (k_child) Is just not interested in school
6Other sorts of problemsk_cdphscy6 (k_child) Other sorts of problems
7No, no problems at schoolk_cdphscy7 (k_child) No, no problems at school

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)
and if child in loop is aged 5 or 8 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 5 or 8)
and if CDPHSC = 5 | 6 | 7 (If child is unhappy in the school they attend)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chrisk

Parental assessment of child risk aversion

Type: choice

Source: Adapted from GSOEP

Text: Using a scale from 1 to 7 where 1 means "Completely unwilling to take risks" and 7 means "Completely willing to take risks", how willing is [CHILD NAME] to take risks?

OptionLabel
1Won't take risks
2display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
3display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
4display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
5display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
6display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
7Ready to take risks

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chpat

Parental assessment of child patience

Type: choice

Source: Adapted from GSOEP

Text: Is [CHILD NAME] generally an impatient child, or a child with a lot of patience?

OptionLabel
1Very impatient
2display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
3display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
4display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
5display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
6display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
7Very patient

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w11.chdelay

Parental assessment of delayed gratification

Type: choice

Source: Adapted from GSOEP

Text: Is [CHILD NAME] generally a child who takes a long time to reflect on things and thinks before acting, in other words, not at all impulsive, or is [CHILD NAME] a child who acts without much reflection, in other words, is very impulsive?

OptionLabel
1Not at all impulsive
2display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
3display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
4display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
5display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
6display number only on CASI/CAWI, no label
7Very impulsive

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.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

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