Your Son/Daughter 16+ Years On

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Your Daughter 16+ Years On

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This questionnaire is for the study teenager's mother or the person taking the role of the mother.

FILLING IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE

Please use black pen. To answer questions simply put a cross in the box which is most accurate in your opinion,

If you make a mistake, shade the box in then cross the correct box.

If you are answering questions which ask you to give further details, please make sure you write inside the boxes.

If you do not want to answer a question or if it does not apply to you, leave it blank. There are no right or wrong answers. Just tell us what is true for you.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

Section A: Your Study Teenager

A1 a

How much time do you usually spend having a conversation with her?

Never

Rarely (once a week)

Sometimes (several times a week)

Often (nearly every day)

More than once a day

A1 b

How much time does your husband/partner or someone else usually spend having a conversation with her? (Mark one box only).

Never

Rarely (once a week)

Sometimes (several times a week)

Often (nearly every day)

More than once a day

A2 a

How much time do you usually spend doing things with her (e.g. playing sports or going out)? (Mark one box only).

Never

Rarely (once a week)

Sometimes (several times a week)

Often (nearly every day)

More than once a day

A2 b

How much time does your husband/partner or someone else usually spend doing things with her (e.g. playing sports or going out)? (Mark one box only).

Never

Rarely (once a week)

Sometimes (several times a week)

Often (nearly every day)

More than once a day

A3 a-d

When she went out during the last year, how often did you know:

	-
	1 - Always 2 - Usually 3 - Sometimes 4 - Never
What she was doing in her spare time?
Where she was going?
Who she was going out with?
What time she would be home?

A4 a-d

How sure are you that she would ask your permission first if she wanted to:

	-
	1 - Very sure 2 - Fairly sure 3 - Fairly unsure 4 - Very unsure
Stay out late on a weekday evening (after 10pm)?
Stay out late on a weekend evening (after 10pm)?
Go to a disco or club after 10pm at the weekend?
Supposing that she did stay out really late, how sure are you that she would tell you truthfully where she had been?

A5 a

How often does she tell you about: Things that happen at school/ college/work?

Often

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

A5 b

How often does she tell you about: What she has been doing while she's been out?

Often

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

A6 a-d

During the past year, how often have you done each of these things?

	-
	1 - Often 2 - Sometimes 3 - Hardly ever 4 - Never
Asked her about things that happened at school/college/work
Started a conversation with her about what she was doing in her spare time
Talked with her friends
Talked with the parents of her friends

A7 a

Does she share her feelings and worries with you?

Yes, always

Yes, sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

A7 b

Do you think she likes to be with you?

Yes, always

Yes, sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

A8 a-j

Most parents argue with their children. How often do you argue with her about each of these things? (Mark one box on every line).

	-
	1 - Most days 2 - At least once a week 3 - Less than once a week 4 - Never or hardly ever
How tidy her room is
What she does when she goes out
What time she comes home
Who she hangs about with
About her clothes or appearance
Getting up in the morning
Smoking cigarettes
Drinking alcohol
Taking drugs or smoking cannabis
Doing household chores

A8 k

Most parents argue with their children. How often do you argue with her about each of these things? Other reason (please mark box and describe below):

Most days

At least once a week

Less than once a week

Never or hardly ever

Other

How often do you give up when you ask her to do something and she doesn't do it?

Always

Usually

Sometimes

Never

A10 a-d

When you disagree about things with her, how often:

	-
	1 - Always 2 - Usually 3 - Sometimes 4 - Never
Do you discuss it calmly?
Does she listen to your point of view?
Do you listen to her point of view?
Do you just tell her to accept what you say?

A11

How often does she get into a real rage? (Mark one box only).

More than once a day

Most days

At least once a week

Less than once a week

Never

If never, go to A14 on a week page 8

qc_A11 == 5

Else

A12 a-j

Why do you think she has these rages?

	-
	1 - Yes 2 - No 9 - Don't know
Failure to get what she wants
Failure to make herself understood
She feels that no-one understands her
Reaction to being corrected
She rejects everything
Failure to get attention
Feeling that a brother or sister gets preferential treatment
She just doesn't know what she wants
No particular reason
As a negative reaction to someone

A12 k

Why do you think she has these rages? Other reason (please mark and describe)

Yes

Don't know

Other

A13 a-k

When she has rages or tantrums how often do you:

	-
	1 - Always 2 - Often 3 - Sometimes 4 - Never
Ignore it, let her get it out of her system?
Ask her to go to her room?
Try to calm/pacify her?
Try to reason with her?
Threaten her?
Say hurtful things you regret later?
Say hurtful things and mean it?
Ask someone else to intervene?
Slap or hit her?
Try to distract her?
Shout at her?

A13 l

When she has rages or tantrums how often do you: Something else? (please mark and describe):

Always

Often

Sometimes

Never

Other

Some questions on discipline.

A14 a

Who has most control over her? (Please mark one box only.)

I do

My husband/partner does

Someone else does (please say who below):

No-one does

Other

A14 b

Who usually tells her off? (Please mark one box only.)

I do

My husband/partner does

Someone else does (please say who below):

No-one does

Other

A14 c

Who usually tries to put sanctions on her if necessary? (Please mark one box only.)

I do

My husband/partner does

Someone else does (please say who below):

No-one does

Other

A15 a-f

How often do you punish her in these ways?

	-
	1 - Most days 2 - At least once a week 3 - Less than once a week 4 - Never or hardly ever
Tell her off
'Ground' her or stop her going out
Stop her pocket money
Stop her from seeing friends
Hit or slap her
Tell her to get out of the house, or lock her out

A15 g

How often do you punish her in these ways? Punish her some other way (please describe below):

Most days

At least once a week

Less than once a week

Never or hardly ever

Other

A16

Do you know who her friends are?

Yes, some

Yes, most or all

A17 a

Are her friends:

Mostly boys?

Mostly girls?

Mixture?

Don't know

A17 b

Does she have a 'best friend'?

Yes

Don't know

A18

How many evenings a week does she see her friends? (Mark one box only).

None

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Six

Seven

A19 a

Does she have a romantic relationship? (Mark one box only).

Yes, with a girl

Yes, with a boy

No, not yet

If yes,

qc_A19_a == 1 || qc_A19_a == 2

A19 b

How many evenings a week does she see her boy/girl friend?

Less than one

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Six

Seven

Section B: Things Your Teenager Does

The next set of questions are about your teenager's intake of alcohol and drugs, and also her smoking and anti-social behaviour. We realise that these may not be relevant or be difficult to answer, but we would be grateful if you can answer as many as possible, even if you feel you don't really know. We would like to understand if there is a difference between what teenagers say they do and what parents (in general) know.

B1 a-e

Has she ever been offered: (Mark one box on each line).

	-
	1 - Yes, and I know about it 2 - Probably 3 - Possibly 4 - I don't think so 9 - Don't know
Alcohol?
Cigarettes?
Cannabis?
Ecstasy?
Other illicit drugs?

B2 a-e

Has she ever tried: (Mark one box on each line).

	-
	1 - Yes, and I know about it 2 - Probably 3 - Possibly 4 - I don't think so 9 - Don't know
Alcohol?
Cigarettes?
Cannabis?
Ecstasy?
Other illicit drugs?

If you answered yes (first column), to any of the previous question B2(a)-(e), please answer the following question B3. Otherwise skip to B4 below.

qc_B2_a-e == 1

B3 a-e

What age was she when she tried them? (Please put 99 if you don't know)

	-
	Age in years
Alcohol
Cigarettes
Cannabis
Ecstasy
Other illicit drugs

B4 a-u

How often in the last year has she: (Mark one box on each line)

	-
	1 - Not at all 2 - Just once 3 - 2-5 times 4 - 6 or more times 9 - Don't know
Travelled on a bus or train without paying enough money or using someone else's pass?
Written things or sprayed paint on property?
Stolen something from a shop or store?
Sold an illegal drug to someone?
Ridden in a stolen car or van or on a stolen motorbike?
Broken into a car or van to try and steal something out of it?
Done any of these things to someone she knows: Ignored them on purpose or left them out of things?
Done any of these things to someone she knows: Said nasty things, slagged them off or called them names?
Done any of these things to someone she knows: Threatened to hurt them?
Done any of these things to someone she knows: Hit, spat or threw stones at them?
Done any of these things to someone she knows: Got other people to do the things listed above in (i) to (iv)?
Broken into a house or building to try and steal something?
Hit, kicked or punched a brother or sister on purpose?
Hit, kicked or punched someone else on purpose with the intention of really hurting them?
Deliberately damaged or destroyed property on purpose?
Sold something that didn't belong to her or that she knew was stolen?
Stolen any money or property that someone was holding, carrying or wearing at the time?
Used force, threats or a weapon to steal money or something else from somebody?
Hit or picked on someone because of their race or skin colour?
Hurt or injured animals or birds on purpose?
Set fire or tried to set fire to something on purpose?
Carried a knife or other weapon for protection or in case it was needed in a fight?
Been rowdy or rude in a public place so that people complained or she got into trouble?
Stolen money or something else from school/college/work?
Stolen money or something else from home?

Has she ever run away from home?

Yes

No, but has tried to

No, but has thought of doing so

No, never

Don't know

Section C: Your Teenager's Activities and Interests

C1 a-l

Now some questions about what she does in her free time. On a day when she does any of the things below, about how long altogether does she usually spend?

	-
	1 - Under 30 mins 2 - 30 mins - 1 hour 3 - 1-2 hours 4 - 2-4 hours 5 - 4-6 hours 6 - Over 6 hours 7 - Never
Reading a book (not a school/college book)
Reading a comic or magazine
Watching TV on Saturdays
Watching TV on Sundays
Watching TV on a weekday
Watching a DVD/video
Listening to music
Playing a computer or video game
Using a computer for school/college work
Using the internet for nonschool/ college work activities
Talking on the phone
Sending text (SMS) messages

C2 a-f

How often does she go to these places in her spare time?

	-
	1 - At least once a week 2 - At least once a month 3 - Hardly ever or never
Go shopping
Go out for something to eat
Go to the cinema, theatre or concerts
Go to an amusement arcade
Go to watch football or other sports
Go to discos, nightclubs or raves

Does she go to any youth clubs, groups or sports centres in the evening or at weekends?

Yes

If no, go to C4 on page 18

If yes,

qc_C3 == 1

C3 a

How often does she usually go out to youth, sports clubs or groups?

Most evenings

At least once a week

Less than once a week

Hardly ever or never

C3 b(i-v)

What kind of club or group does she go to? (Mark as many boxes as you need to).

	-
	1 - Yes
A youth club or group
A sports club or sports centre
Keep fit, aerobics or dancing classes
Music club or group
Drama club

C3 b(vi)

What kind of club or group does she go to? (Mark as many boxes as you need to). Another kind of club or group (please state)

Yes

Other

C3 c(i-iv)

If she goes to a sports club, which sports does she do?

	-
	1 - Yes
Tennis
Swimming
Wrestling
Gymnastics

C3 c(v)

If she goes to a sports club, which sports does she do? Martial arts (please state):

Yes

Other

C3 c(vi-x)

If she goes to a sports club, which sports does she do?

	-
	1 - Yes
Football
Boxing (including kickboxing)
Netball
Weight training
Hockey

C3 c(xi)

If she goes to a sports club, which sports does she do? Other (please state)

Yes

Other

C3 d

Are adults in charge of the clubs she goes to?

Yes, always

Yes, sometimes

Who in your family knows most about computers and how to use them?

My partner

Study teenager

Teenager's brother

Teenager's sister

No difference

Don't know/can't say

C6 a-i

For which of the following activities does she use the internet?

	-
	1 - Often 2 - Occasionally 3 - Rarely 9 - I don't know
Social networking (e.g. Bebo, MySpace, Facebook)
Instant messaging 'Chat' (e.g. MSN)
Watching video (e.g. YouTube)
Researching homework
E-mail using her own e-mail address
E-mail using a family e-mail address
Playing games
Downloading music from commercial sites (e.g. iTunes)
Downloading pirated music (e.g. via LimeWire or BitTorrent)

C7 a-m

Which of the following have you ever done to manage her internet use?

	-
	1 - Not done this 2 - Yes, once 3 - Yes, more than once
Checked her files or folders on a computer for content
Restricted the amount of time she is allowed online
Accessed her e-mail or other account without her knowledge
Accessed her e-mail or other account with her knowledge
Restricted the type of activities she is allowed to use on the internet
Restricted use of a social networking site (e.g. Bebo)
Viewed her profile on a social networking site without her knowledge
Asked for a password to access a computer or folder
Installed filtering software to restrict access to certain types of sites
Installed monitoring software on a computer
Examined browsing history or cache
Monitored her mobile telephone records
Examined the content of her phone (e.g. text messages or photographs) without her knowledge or consent

Section D: Your Teenager's Feelings

Please think how your teenager has been in the past 6 months.

In the past six months: She has been considerate of other people's feelings

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She has been restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She has often complained of headaches, stomach aches or sickness

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She has shared readily with other children and teenagers

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She has often had temper tantrums or hot tempers

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She is rather solitary, tends to be alone

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She is generally obedient, usually does what adults request

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She has many worries, often seems worried

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She is helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D10

In the past six months: She is constantly fidgeting or squirming

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D11

In the past six months: She has at least one good friend

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D12

In the past six months: She often fights or bullies other children or teenagers

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D13

In the past six months: She is often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D14

In the past six months: She is generally liked by others

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D15

In the past six months: She is easily distracted, her concentration wanders

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D16

In the past six months: She is nervous or clingy in new situations, easily loses confidence

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D17

In the past six months: She is kind to younger children

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D18

In the past six months: She often lies or cheats

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D19

In the past six months: She is picked on or bullied by other teenagers

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D20

In the past six months: She often volunteers to help others (parents, teachers, other teenagers)

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D21

In the past six months: She thinks things out before acting

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D22

In the past six months: She steals from home, school or elsewhere

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D23

In the past six months: She gets on better with adults than with other teenagers

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D24

In the past six months: She has many fears, is easily scared

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D25

In the past six months: She sees tasks through to the end, has good attention span

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

These questions are about how your child may have been feeling or acting recently. For each question, please say how much you think she has felt or acted this way in the past two weeks.

D26

In the past 2 weeks: She felt miserable or unhappy

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D27

In the past 2 weeks: She didn't enjoy anything at all

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D28

In the past 2 weeks: She felt so tired that she just sat around and did nothing

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D29

In the past 2 weeks: She was very restless

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D30

In the past 2 weeks: She felt she was no good any more

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D31

In the past 2 weeks: She cried a lot

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D32

In the past 2 weeks: She found it hard to think properly or concentrate

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D33

In the past 2 weeks: She hated herself

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D34

In the past 2 weeks: She felt she was a bad person

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D35

In the past 2 weeks: She felt lonely

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D36

In the past 2 weeks: She thought nobody really loved her

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D37

In the past 2 weeks: She thought she could never be as good as others

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D38

In the past 2 weeks: She felt she did everything wrong

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D39 a-l

How much do the following descriptions apply to your study teenager?

	-
	1 - Not true 2 - Quite or sometimes true 3 - Very or often true
Not aware of other people's feelings
Does not realise when others are upset or angry
Does not notice the effect of her behaviour on other members of the family
Her behaviour often disrupts normal family life
Very demanding of other people's time
Difficult to reason with when upset
Does not seem to understand social skills, e.g. interrupts conversations constantly
Does not pick up on body language
Does not understand how she should behave when she is out, e.g. in shops or other people's houses
Does not realise that she offends people with her behaviour
Does not respond when told to do something
Cannot follow a command unless it is carefully worded

D39 m

How much do the following descriptions apply to your study teenager? Over the last 6 months: Do you have any other comments or concerns?

Yes

If yes,

qc_D39_m == 1

D39 m(i)

please mark and describe:

Other

Life has many ups and downs. Sometimes people feel very upset. These feelings can be so bad that people may feel suicidal or want to self-harm. We know this is a sensitive subject, but it is important to ask about it now, as it is not uncommon. By finding out about self-harm we can find ways of helping people.

D40 a

Has your daughter ever hurt herself on purpose in any way that you are aware of (e.g. by taking an overdose of pills, or by cutting herself)?

Yes

If no, go to Section E on page 27

If yes,

qc_D40_a == 1

D40 b

How many times has she done this in the last year? Please mark one box only.

Once

2-5 times

6-10 times

More than 10 times

D40 c

When was the last time she hurt herself on purpose? Please mark one box only.

In the last week

More than a week ago but in the last year

More than a year ago

D40 d(i-iii)

The last time she hurt herself on purpose, which of the actions below best describes what she did? Please mark all boxes that apply.

	-
	1 - Yes
Swallowed pills or something poisonous
Cut herself
Burnt herself, e.g. with a cigarette

D40 d(iv)

The last time she hurt herself on purpose, which of the actions below best describes what she did? Please mark all boxes that apply. Something else, please say what:

Yes

Other

D40 e(i-ii)

The last time she hurt herself on purpose did she or you on her behalf seek medical help / first aid from any of the following? Please mark all boxes that apply.

	-
	1 - Yes
GP (family doctor)
Hospital casualty / emergency department

D40 e(iii)

The last time she hurt herself on purpose did she or you on her behalf seek medical help / first aid from any of the following? Please mark all boxes that apply. Other health professional, please say what their job was:

Yes

Other

D41 a

Have you ever tried to get help from someone or somewhere about your daughter hurting herself on purpose?

Yes

If no, go to Section E on page 27

If yes,

qc_D41_a == 1

D41 b(i-vi)

Who have you been to for help? Please mark all boxes that apply.

	-
	1 - Yes
A family member
A friend
A staff member in her school/college/work
A GP (family doctor)
Social services
A telephone help line

if so,

qc_D41_b_i-vi$1;6 == 1

D41 b(vi)

which?

Other

D41 b(vii)

Who have you been to for help? Please mark all boxes that apply. Somewhere else (e.g. internet, book, magazine, other person, etc.), please say what or who:

Yes

Other

You can get information and advice relating to any of the questions by contacting the organisations below:

www.selfharm.org.uk run by National Children's Bureau

Young Minds Parents information service 0800 018 2138 10-4 Mon to Fri and 6-8 Wed

Parentline Plus Bristol 0117 953 5525

Section E: Your Teenager's Eating Patterns

E1 a

What is her height at the moment (without shoes)? The best way to measure height is to stand barefoot as straight as possible against a wall, and then ask someone to make a mark on the wall at the highest point on your head, and to measure the distance from the mark to the floor ... feet ... inches ... OR ... metres ... centimetres

Feet

Inches in foot

Metres

don't know

Centimetres in Metre

E1 b

What is her weight at the moment (without shoes)? Please fill in using kilos or stones. stones ... pounds ... OR ... kilos

Stones

Pounds in stone

Kilograms

don't know

E1 c

What was her lowest weight in the last 12 months? Please fill in using kilos or stones. stones ... lbs ... OR ... kilos

Stones

Pounds in stone

Kilograms

don't know

E1 d

What was her highest weight in the last 12 months? Please fill in using kilos or stones. stones ... lbs ... OR ... kilos

Stones

Pounds in stone

Kilograms

don't know

At present would you describe her as:

Very thin

Thin

Average

Plump

Fat

How do you feel she compares this year with previous years?

Thinner in previous years

About the same

A little thinner this year

A lot thinner this year

Less thin than in previous years

At present would she describe herself as:

Very thin

Thin

Average

Plump

Fat

Have you or other people (e.g. family, friend, a doctor) been seriously concerned that her weight has been bad for her physical health?

Yes

Is she afraid of gaining weight or getting fat?

A little

A lot

It really terrifies her

Does she avoid the sorts of food that she thinks will make her fat?

A little

A lot

How often does she avoid fattening food?

Never

Sometimes

Most of the time

Always

Does she spend a lot of her time thinking about food?

Yes

Don't know

E10

Sometimes people say that they have such a strong desire for food, and that this desire is so hard to resist, that it is like what an addict feels about drugs or alcohol. Does this apply to her?

A little

A lot

E11 a

Sometimes people lose control over what they eat, and then they eat a very large amount of food in a short time. Does she ever do this?

Yes

If no, go to E12 on page 30

If yes,

qc_E11_a == 1

E11 b

Over the last 3 months, how often has this happened?

Hasn't happened

Occasionally

About once a week

Two or more times a week

E11 c

When this happens, does she have a sense of losing control over her eating?

Yes

Not sure

E11 d

Please describe how much she typically eats during one of her episodes of eating too much:

Generic text

E12 a-f

Over the last 3 months, has she done any of the following to avoid putting on weight?

	-
	1 - No 2 - A little 3 - A lot 4 - Tried to but not allowed 9 - Don't know
Ate less at mealtimes
Skipped meals
Went without food for long periods, e.g. all day or most of the day
Hid or threw away food that others gave her
Exercised more
Made herself sick

E12 g

Over the last 3 months, has she done any of the following to avoid putting on weight? Took pills or medication in order to lose weight: (Please mark & describe what she took)

A little

A lot

Tried to but not allowed

Don't know

Generic text

E12 h

Over the last 3 months, has she done any of the following to avoid putting on weight? Did other things: (Please mark & describe what she does)

A little

A lot

Tried to but not allowed

Don't know

Other

E13

If she eats too much, does she blame herself a lot?

Yes

Never eats too much

E14

Is she upset or distressed about her weight or body shape?

No, not at all

Yes, a little

Yes, quite a lot

Yes, a great deal

Don't know

E15 a-d

How much do you think her eating pattern or concern about weight and body shape has interfered with:

	-
	1 - Not at all 2 - A little 3 - Quite a lot 4 - A great deal
How well she gets on with you and the rest of the family.
Making and keeping friends.
Learning or class work.
Hobbies, sports or other leisure activities.

E16

If a doctor told her that she needed to put on 5 pounds (2 kilos) for the sake of her health, how would she find this? She may have a physical problem that makes it hard for her to put on weight. Here we are asking if she is willing to try, not whether she can succeed.

Easy

Difficult

Impossible

E17

Has her eating pattern or concern about weight or body shape put a burden on you or the family as a whole?

Not at all

A little

Quite a lot

A great deal

E18 a

Has she ever thought she was fat even when other people said she was very thin?

Yes

Don't know

E18 b

Would she be ashamed if other people knew how much she eats?

Yes

Don't know

E18 c

Has she ever deliberately made herself sick?

Yes

Don't know

E18 d

Do worries about eating really interfere with her life?

Yes

Don't know

E19

Does she think her weight has been bad for her physical health?

Yes

E20 a

If she has started her regular periods, have there been any months when the period didn't happen at all?

Yes

Don't know

Hasn't started her periods yet

If yes,

qc_E20_a == 1

E20 b

Has she had any periods in the last 3 months?

Yes

Section F: Your Teenager's Health

Has she ever had wheezing or whistling in the chest at any time in the past?

Yes

If no, go to F5 below

qc_F1 == 2

Else

F2 a

Has she had wheezing or whistling in the chest in the past 12 months?

Yes

If no, go to F5 below

If yes,

qc_F2_a == 1

F2 b

How many attacks of wheezing has she had in the past 12 months?

None

1 to 3

4 to 12

More than 12

In the past 12 months, how often, on average has her sleep been disturbed due to wheezing?

Never woken with wheezing

Less than one night per week

One or more nights per week

In the past 12 months, has the wheezing ever been severe enough to limit her speech to only one or two words at a time between breaths?

Yes

Has she ever had asthma?

Yes

In the past 12 months, has her chest sounded wheezy during or after exercise?

Yes

In the past 12 months, has she had a dry cough at night, apart from a cough associated with a cold or chest infection?

Yes

These questions are about problems which occur when she DOES NOT have a cold or the 'flu.

F8 a

Has she ever had a problem with sneezing, or a runny or blocked nose when she DID NOT have a cold or the 'flu?

Yes

If no, go to F9 on page 35

qc_F8_a == 2

Else

F8 b

In the past 12 months, has she had a problem with sneezing, or a runny or blocked nose when she DID NOT have a cold or 'flu?

Yes

If no, go to F9 on page 35

qc_F8_b == 2

Else

F8 c

In the past 12 months, has this nose problem been accompanied by itchy-watery eyes?

Yes

F8 d

In which of the past 12 months, did this nose problem occur?

	-
	1 - Yes
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

F8 e

In the past 12 months, how much did this nose problem interfere with her daily activities?

Not at all

A little

A moderate amount

A lot

Has she ever had hayfever?

Yes

F10

Has she ever had an itchy rash which was coming and going for at least six months?

Yes

If no, go to F11 on page 36.

If yes,

qc_F10 == 1

F10 a

Has she had this itchy rash at any time in the past 12 months?

Yes

If no, go to F11 on page 36.

qc_F10_a == 2

Else

F10 b(i-iii)

In the past 12 months was the rash: (Mark all that apply).

	-
	1 - Yes
Confined to the creases of the knees/ankles/elbows or wrists
Covering the trunk
Affecting the face

F10 c

Has this rash cleared completely at any time during the past 12 months?

Yes

F10 d

In the past 12 months, how often on average, has she been kept awake at night by this itchy rash?

Never in the past 12 months

Less than one night per week

One or more nights per week

F11

Has she ever had eczema?

Yes

F12 a

Have there been times in the past year, when she has had a pain in her stomach?

Yes

If no, go to F13a) on page 37.

If yes,

qc_F12_a == 1

F12 b

How many separate times has this happened in the past year?

Once

Twice

3-4 Times

5 or more times

Don't know

F12 c

Did she have vomiting or diarrhoea at the same time as the pain?

Yes, every time

Yes, for some of the times

No, not at all

F12 d(i-iii)

What do you think were the causes of her stomach pains? (Mark all that apply).

	-
	1 - Yes
Something she ate
An infection
Constipation

F12 d(iv)

What do you think were the causes of her stomach pains? (Mark all that apply). Other, please describe:

Yes

Other

F12 d(v)

What do you think were the causes of her stomach pains? (Mark all that apply). Don't know

Yes

F13 a

Does she often have aches and pains in her arms or legs?

Yes, arm(s)

Yes, leg(s)

Yes, both

No, not often

If no, go to F14 below

If yes,

qc_F13_a == 1 || qc_F13_a == 2 || qc_F13_a == 3

F13 b

Does this happen especially when she is tired?

Yes

F14

Thinking back over the last month, has she been feeling tired or felt she had no energy?

Yes

If no, go to Section G on page 39

If yes,

qc_F14 == 1

F14 a

Do you know why she has been feeling like this?

Yes

If no, go to Section G on page 39

If yes,

qc_F14_a == 1

F14 b(i-iv)

What are the main reasons she has been feeling tired or felt she had no energy?

	-
	1 - Yes
Illness
Problems with sleep
Playing a lot of sport (or other physical exercise)
Stress or worry

F14 b(v)

What are the main reasons she has been feeling tired or felt she had no energy? Other reason (please give details below):

Yes

Other

F15

How long has she been feeling tired or felt she had no energy? (Mark one only).

Less than 3 months

Between 3 and 5 months

Between 6 months and 5 years

More than 5 years

F16

Does she feel better after resting?

Not at all

Only a bit

Definitely better

F17

During the last month, has this tiredness or lack of energy stopped her from playing, taking part in hobbies, sport or leisure activities?

Not at all

Only a little

Quite a lot

A great deal

F18

During the past year, how many days has she been off school/college/work because of this tiredness or lack of energy? (If none, write 00) ... days

How many

F19

Has she seen a doctor in the past year because of this tiredness or lack of energy?

Yes

Section G: Your Teenager's Future

What are your aspirations for your daughter's future job? Please mark one box to show which best describes the sort of work you would like to see her doing eventually.

Higher professional occupations such as: accountant - lawyer - doctor - engineer - solicitor - scientist -academic - managing directors - actuarial - investment bankers

Lower professional occupations such as: teacher - nurse - manager - senior administrator (usually responsible for planning, organising and co-ordinating work and for finance)

Intermediate / Technical such as: IT specialist - electronic technician - medical technician - clerical officer - legal secretaries

Skilled manual workers such as: plumbers - electricians - plasterers - roofers - forestry workers - gardeners - farm hands - hairdressers

Small business employers / Self-employed such as: small business owners - farmers - builders - driving instructors - shopkeepers - hairdressers

Lower supervisory such as: secretaries - administrative - foreman - bar manager - restaurant manager - retail manager

Routine manual and non-manual such as: van driver - cleaner - porter - packer - sewing machinist - shop worker - labourer - waitress - bar staff

What are your expectations for your daughter's future job? Please mark one box to show which best describes the sort of work you think she will end up doing.

Higher professional occupations such as: accountant - lawyer - doctor - engineer - solicitor - scientist -academic - managing directors - actuarial - investment bankers

Lower professional occupations such as: teacher - nurse - manager - senior administrator (usually responsible for planning, organising and co-ordinating work and for finance)

Intermediate / Technical such as: IT specialist - electronic technician - medical technician - clerical officer - legal secretaries

Skilled manual workers such as: plumbers - electricians - plasterers - roofers - forestry workers - gardeners - farm hands - hairdressers

Small business employers / Self-employed such as: small business owners - farmers - builders - driving instructors - shopkeepers - hairdressers

Lower supervisory such as: secretaries - administrative - foreman - bar manager - restaurant manager - retail manager

Routine manual and non-manual such as: van driver - cleaner - porter - packer - sewing machinist - shop worker - labourer - waitress - bar staff

Section H: Your Teenager and Money

How much do you give your 16-year old in pocket money/allowance each month? If it varies, please mark the amount you would most often give in a month. If you normally give pocket money weekly, please calculate how much the monthly amount is by multiplying the weekly amount by 4.

Nothing

Less than £10

£10-£29

£30-£49

£50-£69

£70-£89

£90-£109

£110-£129

£130+

H2 a-d

What does she do with her pocket money/allowance? Please mark all that apply.

	-
	1 - Yes
Spends it all immediately
Saves towards big items for herself now (e.g. expensive clothes or games)
Saves in a savings account
Saves towards expected costs of adult life (e.g. educational fees, car, house)

Section I: Your teenager and work

We are interested in whether your daughter works or not, and the type of work she does.

Is she in full-time education?

Yes

If yes, go to I2 below

qc_l1 == 1

Does she ever do any work in a spare-time paid job in term-time (even if it's only for an hour or two now and then)? Please don't include jobs only done during the school holidays or voluntary work.

Yes

If no, go to I3 below

qc_I1 == 2

I3 a-e

Is she currently? (You can mark more than one box).

	-
	1 - Yes
Unemployed and seeking work
Unemployed through sickness/disability
Doing voluntary work
Working part-time
Working full-time

If yes,

qc_I2 == 1 || qc_I3_a-e$1;4 == 1 || qc_I3_a-e$1;5 == 1

I4 a

What is her current job title?

Generic text

I4 b

When did she start her current job?

Generic date

I4 c

Please describe the main things she does in this job.

Generic text

Now go to I5 on page 43

In the past, has she had any paid jobs?

Yes

If no, go to Section J on the back page

If yes, go to I6 below

qc_I5 == 1

Please fill in as much information for all of the jobs she has had in the past.

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Section J:

J1 a-e

This questionnaire was completed by: (mark all that apply)

	-
	1 - Yes
teenager's biological mother
teenager's mother figure
teenager's biological father
teenager's father figure
study teenager

J1 f

This questionnaire was completed by: (mark all that apply) someone else (please mark and say who):

Yes

Other

Please give the date on which you completed this questionnaire:

Generic date

Please give the date of birth of your study teenager:

Date of birth

Thank you VERY much for your help

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Space for any additional comment you would like to make

Generic text

When completed, please send this back to: Professor George Davey-Smith Children of the Nineties - ALSPAC

C4 a-l

Which of these things, if any, are (i) more or less permanently in her room, (ii) do you have elsewhere in the house, (iii) have you bought in the last 6 months, or (iv) intend to buy in the next 6 months? (You can mark more than one box on each line).

	In her room	Have in house	Bought in last 6 months	Intend to buy
	1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes	1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes	1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes	1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes 1 - Yes
TV set
Cable/satellite/digital TV
DVD/video
Radio
TV-linked games system (e.g. Xbox, Playstation)
Computer with internet access
Computer without internet access
Mobile phone
Landline phone
Shelf of books (not school books)
Digital camera
None of the above

End

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Section A: Your Study Teenager

A1 a

How much time do you usually spend having a conversation with her?

Never

Rarely (once a week)

Sometimes (several times a week)

Often (nearly every day)

More than once a day

A1 b

How much time does your husband/partner or someone else usually spend having a conversation with her? (Mark one box only).

Never

Rarely (once a week)

Sometimes (several times a week)

Often (nearly every day)

More than once a day

A2 a

How much time do you usually spend doing things with her (e.g. playing sports or going out)? (Mark one box only).

Never

Rarely (once a week)

Sometimes (several times a week)

Often (nearly every day)

More than once a day

A2 b

How much time does your husband/partner or someone else usually spend doing things with her (e.g. playing sports or going out)? (Mark one box only).

Never

Rarely (once a week)

Sometimes (several times a week)

Often (nearly every day)

More than once a day

A3 a-d

When she went out during the last year, how often did you know:

	-
	1 - Always 2 - Usually 3 - Sometimes 4 - Never
What she was doing in her spare time?
Where she was going?
Who she was going out with?
What time she would be home?

A4 a-d

How sure are you that she would ask your permission first if she wanted to:

	-
	1 - Very sure 2 - Fairly sure 3 - Fairly unsure 4 - Very unsure
Stay out late on a weekday evening (after 10pm)?
Stay out late on a weekend evening (after 10pm)?
Go to a disco or club after 10pm at the weekend?
Supposing that she did stay out really late, how sure are you that she would tell you truthfully where she had been?

A5 a

How often does she tell you about: Things that happen at school/ college/work?

Often

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

A5 b

How often does she tell you about: What she has been doing while she's been out?

Often

Sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

A6 a-d

During the past year, how often have you done each of these things?

	-
	1 - Often 2 - Sometimes 3 - Hardly ever 4 - Never
Asked her about things that happened at school/college/work
Started a conversation with her about what she was doing in her spare time
Talked with her friends
Talked with the parents of her friends

A7 a

Does she share her feelings and worries with you?

Yes, always

Yes, sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

A7 b

Do you think she likes to be with you?

Yes, always

Yes, sometimes

Hardly ever

Never

A8 a-j

Most parents argue with their children. How often do you argue with her about each of these things? (Mark one box on every line).

	-
	1 - Most days 2 - At least once a week 3 - Less than once a week 4 - Never or hardly ever
How tidy her room is
What she does when she goes out
What time she comes home
Who she hangs about with
About her clothes or appearance
Getting up in the morning
Smoking cigarettes
Drinking alcohol
Taking drugs or smoking cannabis
Doing household chores

A8 k

Most parents argue with their children. How often do you argue with her about each of these things? Other reason (please mark box and describe below):

Most days

At least once a week

Less than once a week

Never or hardly ever

Other

How often do you give up when you ask her to do something and she doesn't do it?

Always

Usually

Sometimes

Never

A10 a-d

When you disagree about things with her, how often:

	-
	1 - Always 2 - Usually 3 - Sometimes 4 - Never
Do you discuss it calmly?
Does she listen to your point of view?
Do you listen to her point of view?
Do you just tell her to accept what you say?

A11

How often does she get into a real rage? (Mark one box only).

More than once a day

Most days

At least once a week

Less than once a week

Never

A12 a-j

Why do you think she has these rages?

	-
	1 - Yes 2 - No 9 - Don't know
Failure to get what she wants
Failure to make herself understood
She feels that no-one understands her
Reaction to being corrected
She rejects everything
Failure to get attention
Feeling that a brother or sister gets preferential treatment
She just doesn't know what she wants
No particular reason
As a negative reaction to someone

A12 k

Why do you think she has these rages? Other reason (please mark and describe)

Yes

Don't know

Other

A13 a-k

When she has rages or tantrums how often do you:

	-
	1 - Always 2 - Often 3 - Sometimes 4 - Never
Ignore it, let her get it out of her system?
Ask her to go to her room?
Try to calm/pacify her?
Try to reason with her?
Threaten her?
Say hurtful things you regret later?
Say hurtful things and mean it?
Ask someone else to intervene?
Slap or hit her?
Try to distract her?
Shout at her?

A13 l

When she has rages or tantrums how often do you: Something else? (please mark and describe):

Always

Often

Sometimes

Never

Other

A14 a

Who has most control over her? (Please mark one box only.)

I do

My husband/partner does

Someone else does (please say who below):

No-one does

Other

A14 b

Who usually tells her off? (Please mark one box only.)

I do

My husband/partner does

Someone else does (please say who below):

No-one does

Other

A14 c

Who usually tries to put sanctions on her if necessary? (Please mark one box only.)

I do

My husband/partner does

Someone else does (please say who below):

No-one does

Other

A15 a-f

How often do you punish her in these ways?

	-
	1 - Most days 2 - At least once a week 3 - Less than once a week 4 - Never or hardly ever
Tell her off
'Ground' her or stop her going out
Stop her pocket money
Stop her from seeing friends
Hit or slap her
Tell her to get out of the house, or lock her out

A15 g

How often do you punish her in these ways? Punish her some other way (please describe below):

Most days

At least once a week

Less than once a week

Never or hardly ever

Other

A16

Do you know who her friends are?

Yes, some

Yes, most or all

A17 a

Are her friends:

Mostly boys?

Mostly girls?

Mixture?

Don't know

A17 b

Does she have a 'best friend'?

Yes

Don't know

A18

How many evenings a week does she see her friends? (Mark one box only).

None

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Six

Seven

A19 a

Does she have a romantic relationship? (Mark one box only).

Yes, with a girl

Yes, with a boy

No, not yet

A19 b

How many evenings a week does she see her boy/girl friend?

Less than one

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Six

Seven

Section B: Things Your Teenager Does

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B1 a-e

Has she ever been offered: (Mark one box on each line).

	-
	1 - Yes, and I know about it 2 - Probably 3 - Possibly 4 - I don't think so 9 - Don't know
Alcohol?
Cigarettes?
Cannabis?
Ecstasy?
Other illicit drugs?

B2 a-e

Has she ever tried: (Mark one box on each line).

	-
	1 - Yes, and I know about it 2 - Probably 3 - Possibly 4 - I don't think so 9 - Don't know
Alcohol?
Cigarettes?
Cannabis?
Ecstasy?
Other illicit drugs?

B3 a-e

What age was she when she tried them? (Please put 99 if you don't know)

	-
	Age in years
Alcohol
Cigarettes
Cannabis
Ecstasy
Other illicit drugs

B4 a-u

How often in the last year has she: (Mark one box on each line)

	-
	1 - Not at all 2 - Just once 3 - 2-5 times 4 - 6 or more times 9 - Don't know
Travelled on a bus or train without paying enough money or using someone else's pass?
Written things or sprayed paint on property?
Stolen something from a shop or store?
Sold an illegal drug to someone?
Ridden in a stolen car or van or on a stolen motorbike?
Broken into a car or van to try and steal something out of it?
Done any of these things to someone she knows: Ignored them on purpose or left them out of things?
Done any of these things to someone she knows: Said nasty things, slagged them off or called them names?
Done any of these things to someone she knows: Threatened to hurt them?
Done any of these things to someone she knows: Hit, spat or threw stones at them?
Done any of these things to someone she knows: Got other people to do the things listed above in (i) to (iv)?
Broken into a house or building to try and steal something?
Hit, kicked or punched a brother or sister on purpose?
Hit, kicked or punched someone else on purpose with the intention of really hurting them?
Deliberately damaged or destroyed property on purpose?
Sold something that didn't belong to her or that she knew was stolen?
Stolen any money or property that someone was holding, carrying or wearing at the time?
Used force, threats or a weapon to steal money or something else from somebody?
Hit or picked on someone because of their race or skin colour?
Hurt or injured animals or birds on purpose?
Set fire or tried to set fire to something on purpose?
Carried a knife or other weapon for protection or in case it was needed in a fight?
Been rowdy or rude in a public place so that people complained or she got into trouble?
Stolen money or something else from school/college/work?
Stolen money or something else from home?

Has she ever run away from home?

Yes

No, but has tried to

No, but has thought of doing so

No, never

Don't know

Section C: Your Teenager's Activities and Interests

C1 a-l

Now some questions about what she does in her free time. On a day when she does any of the things below, about how long altogether does she usually spend?

	-
	1 - Under 30 mins 2 - 30 mins - 1 hour 3 - 1-2 hours 4 - 2-4 hours 5 - 4-6 hours 6 - Over 6 hours 7 - Never
Reading a book (not a school/college book)
Reading a comic or magazine
Watching TV on Saturdays
Watching TV on Sundays
Watching TV on a weekday
Watching a DVD/video
Listening to music
Playing a computer or video game
Using a computer for school/college work
Using the internet for nonschool/ college work activities
Talking on the phone
Sending text (SMS) messages

C2 a-f

How often does she go to these places in her spare time?

	-
	1 - At least once a week 2 - At least once a month 3 - Hardly ever or never
Go shopping
Go out for something to eat
Go to the cinema, theatre or concerts
Go to an amusement arcade
Go to watch football or other sports
Go to discos, nightclubs or raves

Does she go to any youth clubs, groups or sports centres in the evening or at weekends?

Yes

C3 a

How often does she usually go out to youth, sports clubs or groups?

Most evenings

At least once a week

Less than once a week

Hardly ever or never

C3 b(i-v)

What kind of club or group does she go to? (Mark as many boxes as you need to).

	-
	1 - Yes
A youth club or group
A sports club or sports centre
Keep fit, aerobics or dancing classes
Music club or group
Drama club

C3 b(vi)

What kind of club or group does she go to? (Mark as many boxes as you need to). Another kind of club or group (please state)

Yes

Other

C3 c(i-iv)

If she goes to a sports club, which sports does she do?

	-
	1 - Yes
Tennis
Swimming
Wrestling
Gymnastics

C3 c(v)

If she goes to a sports club, which sports does she do? Martial arts (please state):

Yes

Other

C3 c(vi-x)

If she goes to a sports club, which sports does she do?

	-
	1 - Yes
Football
Boxing (including kickboxing)
Netball
Weight training
Hockey

C3 c(xi)

If she goes to a sports club, which sports does she do? Other (please state)

Yes

Other

C3 d

Are adults in charge of the clubs she goes to?

Yes, always

Yes, sometimes

Who in your family knows most about computers and how to use them?

My partner

Study teenager

Teenager's brother

Teenager's sister

No difference

Don't know/can't say

C6 a-i

For which of the following activities does she use the internet?

	-
	1 - Often 2 - Occasionally 3 - Rarely 9 - I don't know
Social networking (e.g. Bebo, MySpace, Facebook)
Instant messaging 'Chat' (e.g. MSN)
Watching video (e.g. YouTube)
Researching homework
E-mail using her own e-mail address
E-mail using a family e-mail address
Playing games
Downloading music from commercial sites (e.g. iTunes)
Downloading pirated music (e.g. via LimeWire or BitTorrent)

C7 a-m

Which of the following have you ever done to manage her internet use?

	-
	1 - Not done this 2 - Yes, once 3 - Yes, more than once
Checked her files or folders on a computer for content
Restricted the amount of time she is allowed online
Accessed her e-mail or other account without her knowledge
Accessed her e-mail or other account with her knowledge
Restricted the type of activities she is allowed to use on the internet
Restricted use of a social networking site (e.g. Bebo)
Viewed her profile on a social networking site without her knowledge
Asked for a password to access a computer or folder
Installed filtering software to restrict access to certain types of sites
Installed monitoring software on a computer
Examined browsing history or cache
Monitored her mobile telephone records
Examined the content of her phone (e.g. text messages or photographs) without her knowledge or consent

Section D: Your Teenager's Feelings

In the past six months: She has been considerate of other people's feelings

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She has been restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She has often complained of headaches, stomach aches or sickness

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She has shared readily with other children and teenagers

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She has often had temper tantrums or hot tempers

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She is rather solitary, tends to be alone

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She is generally obedient, usually does what adults request

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She has many worries, often seems worried

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

In the past six months: She is helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D10

In the past six months: She is constantly fidgeting or squirming

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D11

In the past six months: She has at least one good friend

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D12

In the past six months: She often fights or bullies other children or teenagers

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D13

In the past six months: She is often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D14

In the past six months: She is generally liked by others

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D15

In the past six months: She is easily distracted, her concentration wanders

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D16

In the past six months: She is nervous or clingy in new situations, easily loses confidence

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D17

In the past six months: She is kind to younger children

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D18

In the past six months: She often lies or cheats

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D19

In the past six months: She is picked on or bullied by other teenagers

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D20

In the past six months: She often volunteers to help others (parents, teachers, other teenagers)

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D21

In the past six months: She thinks things out before acting

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D22

In the past six months: She steals from home, school or elsewhere

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D23

In the past six months: She gets on better with adults than with other teenagers

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D24

In the past six months: She has many fears, is easily scared

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D25

In the past six months: She sees tasks through to the end, has good attention span

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

Don't know

D26

In the past 2 weeks: She felt miserable or unhappy

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D27

In the past 2 weeks: She didn't enjoy anything at all

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D28

In the past 2 weeks: She felt so tired that she just sat around and did nothing

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D29

In the past 2 weeks: She was very restless

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D30

In the past 2 weeks: She felt she was no good any more

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D31

In the past 2 weeks: She cried a lot

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D32

In the past 2 weeks: She found it hard to think properly or concentrate

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D33

In the past 2 weeks: She hated herself

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D34

In the past 2 weeks: She felt she was a bad person

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D35

In the past 2 weeks: She felt lonely

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D36

In the past 2 weeks: She thought nobody really loved her

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D37

In the past 2 weeks: She thought she could never be as good as others

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D38

In the past 2 weeks: She felt she did everything wrong

True

Sometimes true

Not true

D39 a-l

How much do the following descriptions apply to your study teenager?

	-
	1 - Not true 2 - Quite or sometimes true 3 - Very or often true
Not aware of other people's feelings
Does not realise when others are upset or angry
Does not notice the effect of her behaviour on other members of the family
Her behaviour often disrupts normal family life
Very demanding of other people's time
Difficult to reason with when upset
Does not seem to understand social skills, e.g. interrupts conversations constantly
Does not pick up on body language
Does not understand how she should behave when she is out, e.g. in shops or other people's houses
Does not realise that she offends people with her behaviour
Does not respond when told to do something
Cannot follow a command unless it is carefully worded

D39 m

How much do the following descriptions apply to your study teenager? Over the last 6 months: Do you have any other comments or concerns?

Yes

D39 m(i)

please mark and describe:

Other

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D40 a

Has your daughter ever hurt herself on purpose in any way that you are aware of (e.g. by taking an overdose of pills, or by cutting herself)?

Yes

D40 b

How many times has she done this in the last year? Please mark one box only.

Once

2-5 times

6-10 times

More than 10 times

D40 c

When was the last time she hurt herself on purpose? Please mark one box only.

In the last week

More than a week ago but in the last year

More than a year ago

D40 d(i-iii)

The last time she hurt herself on purpose, which of the actions below best describes what she did? Please mark all boxes that apply.

	-
	1 - Yes
Swallowed pills or something poisonous
Cut herself
Burnt herself, e.g. with a cigarette

D40 d(iv)

The last time she hurt herself on purpose, which of the actions below best describes what she did? Please mark all boxes that apply. Something else, please say what:

Yes

Other

D40 e(i-ii)

The last time she hurt herself on purpose did she or you on her behalf seek medical help / first aid from any of the following? Please mark all boxes that apply.

	-
	1 - Yes
GP (family doctor)
Hospital casualty / emergency department

D40 e(iii)

Yes

Other

D41 a

Have you ever tried to get help from someone or somewhere about your daughter hurting herself on purpose?

Yes

D41 b(i-vi)

Who have you been to for help? Please mark all boxes that apply.

	-
	1 - Yes
A family member
A friend
A staff member in her school/college/work
A GP (family doctor)
Social services
A telephone help line

D41 b(vi)

which?

Other

D41 b(vii)

Who have you been to for help? Please mark all boxes that apply. Somewhere else (e.g. internet, book, magazine, other person, etc.), please say what or who:

Yes

Other

Section E: Your Teenager's Eating Patterns

E1 a

Feet

Inches in foot

Metres

don't know

Centimetres in Metre

E1 b

What is her weight at the moment (without shoes)? Please fill in using kilos or stones. stones ... pounds ... OR ... kilos

Stones

Pounds in stone

Kilograms

don't know

E1 c

What was her lowest weight in the last 12 months? Please fill in using kilos or stones. stones ... lbs ... OR ... kilos

Stones

Pounds in stone

Kilograms

don't know

E1 d

What was her highest weight in the last 12 months? Please fill in using kilos or stones. stones ... lbs ... OR ... kilos

Stones

Pounds in stone

Kilograms

don't know

At present would you describe her as:

Very thin

Thin

Average

Plump

Fat

How do you feel she compares this year with previous years?

Thinner in previous years

About the same

A little thinner this year

A lot thinner this year

Less thin than in previous years

At present would she describe herself as:

Very thin

Thin

Average

Plump

Fat

Have you or other people (e.g. family, friend, a doctor) been seriously concerned that her weight has been bad for her physical health?

Yes

Is she afraid of gaining weight or getting fat?

A little

A lot

It really terrifies her

Does she avoid the sorts of food that she thinks will make her fat?

A little

A lot

How often does she avoid fattening food?

Never

Sometimes

Most of the time

Always

Does she spend a lot of her time thinking about food?

Yes

Don't know

E10

Sometimes people say that they have such a strong desire for food, and that this desire is so hard to resist, that it is like what an addict feels about drugs or alcohol. Does this apply to her?

A little

A lot

E11 a

Sometimes people lose control over what they eat, and then they eat a very large amount of food in a short time. Does she ever do this?

Yes

E11 b

Over the last 3 months, how often has this happened?

Hasn't happened

Occasionally

About once a week

Two or more times a week

E11 c

When this happens, does she have a sense of losing control over her eating?

Yes

Not sure

E11 d

Please describe how much she typically eats during one of her episodes of eating too much:

Generic text

E12 a-f

Over the last 3 months, has she done any of the following to avoid putting on weight?

	-
	1 - No 2 - A little 3 - A lot 4 - Tried to but not allowed 9 - Don't know
Ate less at mealtimes
Skipped meals
Went without food for long periods, e.g. all day or most of the day
Hid or threw away food that others gave her
Exercised more
Made herself sick

E12 g

Over the last 3 months, has she done any of the following to avoid putting on weight? Took pills or medication in order to lose weight: (Please mark & describe what she took)

A little

A lot

Tried to but not allowed

Don't know

Generic text

E12 h

Over the last 3 months, has she done any of the following to avoid putting on weight? Did other things: (Please mark & describe what she does)

A little

A lot

Tried to but not allowed

Don't know

Other

E13

If she eats too much, does she blame herself a lot?

Yes

Never eats too much

E14

Is she upset or distressed about her weight or body shape?

No, not at all

Yes, a little

Yes, quite a lot

Yes, a great deal

Don't know

E15 a-d

How much do you think her eating pattern or concern about weight and body shape has interfered with:

	-
	1 - Not at all 2 - A little 3 - Quite a lot 4 - A great deal
How well she gets on with you and the rest of the family.
Making and keeping friends.
Learning or class work.
Hobbies, sports or other leisure activities.

E16

Easy

Difficult

Impossible

E17

Has her eating pattern or concern about weight or body shape put a burden on you or the family as a whole?

Not at all

A little

Quite a lot

A great deal

E18 a

Has she ever thought she was fat even when other people said she was very thin?

Yes

Don't know

E18 b

Would she be ashamed if other people knew how much she eats?

Yes

Don't know

E18 c

Has she ever deliberately made herself sick?

Yes

Don't know

E18 d

Do worries about eating really interfere with her life?

Yes

Don't know

E19

Does she think her weight has been bad for her physical health?

Yes

E20 a

If she has started her regular periods, have there been any months when the period didn't happen at all?

Yes

Don't know

Hasn't started her periods yet

E20 b

Has she had any periods in the last 3 months?

Yes

Section F: Your Teenager's Health

Has she ever had wheezing or whistling in the chest at any time in the past?

Yes

F2 a

Has she had wheezing or whistling in the chest in the past 12 months?

Yes

F2 b

How many attacks of wheezing has she had in the past 12 months?

None

1 to 3

4 to 12

More than 12

In the past 12 months, how often, on average has her sleep been disturbed due to wheezing?

Never woken with wheezing

Less than one night per week

One or more nights per week

In the past 12 months, has the wheezing ever been severe enough to limit her speech to only one or two words at a time between breaths?

Yes

Has she ever had asthma?

Yes

In the past 12 months, has her chest sounded wheezy during or after exercise?

Yes

In the past 12 months, has she had a dry cough at night, apart from a cough associated with a cold or chest infection?

Yes

F8 a

Has she ever had a problem with sneezing, or a runny or blocked nose when she DID NOT have a cold or the 'flu?

Yes

F8 b

In the past 12 months, has she had a problem with sneezing, or a runny or blocked nose when she DID NOT have a cold or 'flu?

Yes

F8 c

In the past 12 months, has this nose problem been accompanied by itchy-watery eyes?

Yes

F8 d

In which of the past 12 months, did this nose problem occur?

	-
	1 - Yes
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

F8 e

In the past 12 months, how much did this nose problem interfere with her daily activities?

Not at all

A little

A moderate amount

A lot

Has she ever had hayfever?

Yes

F10

Has she ever had an itchy rash which was coming and going for at least six months?

Yes

F10 a

Has she had this itchy rash at any time in the past 12 months?

Yes

F10 b(i-iii)

In the past 12 months was the rash: (Mark all that apply).

	-
	1 - Yes
Confined to the creases of the knees/ankles/elbows or wrists
Covering the trunk
Affecting the face

F10 c

Has this rash cleared completely at any time during the past 12 months?

Yes

F10 d

In the past 12 months, how often on average, has she been kept awake at night by this itchy rash?

Never in the past 12 months

Less than one night per week

One or more nights per week

F11

Has she ever had eczema?

Yes

F12 a

Have there been times in the past year, when she has had a pain in her stomach?

Yes

F12 b

How many separate times has this happened in the past year?

Once

Twice

3-4 Times

5 or more times

Don't know

F12 c

Did she have vomiting or diarrhoea at the same time as the pain?

Yes, every time

Yes, for some of the times

No, not at all

F12 d(i-iii)

What do you think were the causes of her stomach pains? (Mark all that apply).

	-
	1 - Yes
Something she ate
An infection
Constipation

F12 d(iv)

What do you think were the causes of her stomach pains? (Mark all that apply). Other, please describe:

Yes

Other

F12 d(v)

What do you think were the causes of her stomach pains? (Mark all that apply). Don't know

Yes

F13 a

Does she often have aches and pains in her arms or legs?

Yes, arm(s)

Yes, leg(s)

Yes, both

No, not often

F13 b

Does this happen especially when she is tired?

Yes

F14

Thinking back over the last month, has she been feeling tired or felt she had no energy?

Yes

F14 a

Do you know why she has been feeling like this?

Yes

F14 b(i-iv)

What are the main reasons she has been feeling tired or felt she had no energy?

	-
	1 - Yes
Illness
Problems with sleep
Playing a lot of sport (or other physical exercise)
Stress or worry