CLOSER Discovery

Variable Description

Representation

Type

Code List

Selection Style

SelectOne

Codes

J490

• -2	No Older Sib

• 0

  Other

• 1

  No

• 2

  Yes

• 9

  DK

Aggregation Method

Unspecified

Temporal

False

Geographic

False

Source Questions

D14 a

• Mothers New Questionnaire

227 questions before...

D13 a-y

The following statements apply to some children. Think about this older child's behaviour over the last six months.

	-
	1 - Doesn't apply 2 - Applies somewhat 3 - Certainly applies
Is considerate of other people's feelings
Is restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long
Often complains of headaches, stomach-aches or sickness
Shares readily with other children (treats, toys, pencils, etc.)
Often has temper tantrums or hot tempers
Is rather solitary, tends to play alone
Is generally obedient, usually does what adults request
Has many worries, often seems worried
Is helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill
Is constantly fidgeting or squirming
Has at least one good friend
Often fights with other children or bullies them
Is often unhappy, down hearted or tearful
Is generally liked by other children
Is easily distracted, concentration wanders
Is nervous or clingy in new situations, easily loses confidence
Is kind to younger children
Often lies or cheats
Is picked on or bullied by other children
Often volunteers to help others (parents, teachers, other children)
Thinks things out before acting
Steals from home, school or elsewhere
Gets on better with adults than with other children
Has many fears, is easily scared
Sees tasks through to the end, has good attention span

D14 a

Does this older child live all or most of the time in your household?

1

No

2

Yes

If yes, go to D15a below

113 questions after...

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Mothers New Questionnaire

Lineage

• ALSPAC Mothers New Questionnaire Dataset - j490

  Older CH lives in HHOLD
  • qi_D14_a

    Does this older child live all or most of the time in your household?

Variable Groups