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Self-Completion Parenting Styles Module

Questions 32

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Responsive to child's needs

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

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Use physical punishment to discipline child

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

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Take child's desires into account

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps4

Reasons for requests not given

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps5

Give feedback on child's behaviour

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps6

Spank child when disobedient

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps7

Encourage child to talk about feelings

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps8

Find it difficult to discipline child

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I find it difficult to discipline [CHILD NAME].

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps9

Encourage child to express self

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps10

Take privileges away without explanation

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps11

Emphasise reasons for rules

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: Still thinking about [CHILD NAME], please select the answer that indicates how often you do each of these things.
I emphasise the reasons for rules to [CHILD NAME]

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps12

Comfort child when upset

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps13

Yell when child misbehaves

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I yell or shout when [CHILD NAME] misbehaves.

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps14

Praise child when good

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I give praise when [CHILD NAME] is good.

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

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

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Give in when child makes a fuss

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps16

Explode in anger towards child

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I explode in anger towards [CHILD NAME].

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

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

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Threaten punishment more than give

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps18

Consider child's preferences when making plans

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

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Grab child when disobedient

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

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State punishment but don't give

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps21

Respect child's opinion

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: Still thinking about [CHILD NAME], please select the answer that indicates how often you do each of these things.
I show respect for [CHILD NAME]'s opinions by encouraging [him/her] to express them.]

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps22

Allow child input into rules

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps23

Scold and criticise

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps24

Spoil child

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

Text: I spoil [CHILD NAME].

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps25

Give reasons rules should be followed

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps26

Use threats with no justification

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps27

Warm happy times with child

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps28

Child left alone with no explanation

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps29

Help child understand consequences of their actions

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps30

Scold when child's behaviour doesn't meet expectations

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps31

Explain consequences of child's behaviour

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

scaparentingstyles_w9.ps32

Slap child when misbehaves

Type: choice

Source: UC-Dublin

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

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

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

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