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Self-Completion Child Development Module

Questions 73

scachilddevelopment_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w5.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 I 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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvlb

Learn: two word sentences

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Forms sentences with at least two words]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvlc

Learn: full sentences

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Speaks in full sentences (with four or more words)]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvld

Learn: listens attentively

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Listens attentively to a story for five minutes or longer]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvle

Learn: passes messages

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Passes on simple messages such as "dinner is ready"]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvlf

Learn: uses a spoon

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Uses a spoon to eat, without assistance and without dripping]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvlg

Learn: blows nose

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Blows his/her nose without assistance]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvlh

Learn: uses toilet

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Uses the toilet to do "number two"]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvli

Learn: pants

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Puts on pants and underpants the right way around]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvlj

Learn: brushes teeth

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Brushes his/her teeth without assistance]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvlk

Learn: stairs

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Walks forward down the stairs]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvll

Learn: door handle

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Opens doors with the door handle]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvlm

Learn: climbing

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Climbs up playground climbing equipment and other high playground structures]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvln

Learn: scissors

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Cuts paper with scissors]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvlo

Learn: create shapes

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Paints/draws recognizable shapes on paper]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvlp

Learn: names

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvlq

Learn: participates in games

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Participates in games with other children]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvlr

Learn: playing pretend

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Gets involved in role-playing games ("playing pretend")]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvls

Learn: particular friends

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
Shows a special liking for particular playmates or friends]

OptionLabel
1Yes
2To some extent
3No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdvlt

Learn: knows feelings

Type: choice

Source: GSOEP

Text: (Please indicate whether [CHILD NAME] can now do these things using the responses below.)
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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdro

behaviour: restless

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdhs

behaviour:headaches

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdsr

behaviour:shares readily

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdtt

behaviour:temper tantrums

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdsp

behaviour:solitary

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdor

behaviour:obedient

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdmw

behaviour:many worries

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdhu

behaviour:helpful

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdfs

behaviour:fidgeting

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdgf

behaviour:good friend

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdfb

behaviour:fights

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdud

behaviour:unhappy

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdlc

behaviour:liked

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsddc

behaviour:distracted

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdnc

behaviour:nervous

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.cdsdky

behaviour:kind

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdoa

behaviour:often lies

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[CHILD NAME] often lies or cheats]

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdpb

behaviour:bullied

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdvh

behaviour:volunteers

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdst

behaviour:thinks

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdcs

behaviour:steals

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdgb

behaviour:gets on better

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdfe

behaviour:fears

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.chsdte

behaviour:completes tasks

Type: choice

Source: SDQ

Text: (To what extent is this true about [CHILD NAME]? Please give your answer on the basis of [CHILD NAME]'s behaviour over the last six months.)
[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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w5.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-mume_cdwread1 (e_child) CHILD NAME's mum or step-mum
2CHILD NAME's dad or step-dade_cdwread2 (e_child) CHILD NAME's dad or step-dad
3A brother or sister (or step-brother/step-sister)e_cdwread3 (e_child) A brother or sister (or step-brother/step-sister)
4Another relative living heree_cdwread4 (e_child) Another relative living here
5A non-relative living heree_cdwread5 (e_child) A non-relative living here

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w5.bedreg

Child goes to bed at regular time

Type: choice

Source: MCS

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

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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)
and if CDCOMP = 1 (If child uses computer at home)

scachilddevelopment_w5.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, Xbox, Wii or something like that?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.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 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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)
and if CDCONSOL = 1 (If has a games console in the house)

scachilddevelopment_w5.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, no label
3display number only on CASI, no label
4display number only on CASI, no label
5display number only on CASI, no label
6display number only on CASI, no label
7Not at all happy
8Doesn't attend school

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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_w5.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 challenginge_cdphscy1 (e_child) Finds schoolwork difficult or challenging
2Problems getting along with teacher(s)e_cdphscy2 (e_child) Problems getting along with teacher(s)
3Is bullied by other studentse_cdphscy3 (e_child) Is bullied by other students
4Bullies other studentse_cdphscy4 (e_child) Bullies other students
5Is just not interested in schoole_cdphscy5 (e_child) Is just not interested in school
6Other sorts of problemse_cdphscy6 (e_child) Other sorts of problems
7No, no problems at schoole_cdphscy7 (e_child) No, no problems at school

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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)
and if CDPHSC = 5 | 6 | 7 (If child is unhappy in the school they attend)

scachilddevelopment_w5.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, no label
3display number only on CASI, no label
4display number only on CASI, no label
5display number only on CASI, no label
6display number only on CASI, no label
7Ready to take risks

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w5.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, no label
3display number only on CASI, no label
4display number only on CASI, no label
5display number only on CASI, no label
6display number only on CASI, no label
7Very patient

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NCh3Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh5Resp > 0 | GRIDVARIABLES.NCh8Resp > 0 (Responsible adult for one or more children aged 3, 5 or 8)

scachilddevelopment_w5.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, no label
3display number only on CASI, no label
4display number only on CASI, no label
5display number only on CASI, no label
6display number only on CASI, no label
7Very impulsive

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 (Mode is face-to-face and respondent will complete CASI section)
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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