Routing for UAS362
mainintro
This survey will ask you questions about your school and your attendance record this past year, as well as some additional information just about you. Please take your time and be honest as you go. Your answers are confidential and private - they will not be shared with your parents, your teachers, or with anyone who knows you.
ba002 (type of school attending)
During this last school year (2024-25) which type of school did you go to?
1 A public school
2 A private school
3 A charter school
4 A virtual school
5 I'm homeschooling
6 I don't go to school
7 Something else
if ba002 in [6,7] then
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ba002a (what doing not school attending)
Are you: (select all that apply)
1 Pursuing your GED
2 Working (part or full time)
3 Taking some time off school
4 Something else (please explain):
ba002a_other (other what doing not school attending)
STRING
End of group of questions
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ba007 (grade previous year)
What grade were you in during this last school year (2024-25)?
1 5th grade
2 6th grade
3 7th grade
4 8th grade
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6 10th grade
7 11th grade
8 12th grade
9 Was not enrolled in school
if sizeof(ba003_year_order) = 0 then
ba003_year_order := Internal calculation result
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ba003_month (month of birth)
What is your month and year of birth?
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ba003_year (year of birth)
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if ba003_year = response then
ba003 := Internal calculation result
ba004 (gender)
What is your gender?
1 Male
2 Female
3 Other
ba005 (Hispanic/Latino(a))
Are you Hispanic/Latino(a)?
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
ba006 (race)
With which of the following race categories do you identify? (Select all that apply):
1 American Indian or Alaska Native
2 Asian
3 Black or African American
4 Middle Eastern or North African
5 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
6 White
7 Other
8 None of these
ba008 (week without phone or sweets)
Would you rather go a week without your phone or a week without junk food?
1 Without phone
2 Without junk food
if ba002 in [1,2,3,4,5] OR ba002 = empty then
hd_intro_more
As you complete this survey, remember that you are not being judged – we just want honest answers to our questions about school. Your honesty helps our research more than anything else! Your answers are private and won’t be shared with parents, teachers, peers, or anybody else.
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hd001_intro
This set of questions is about how you are doing in school.
Would you say you are an A student, a B student, mostly A and B student? Pick from the choices below the one that best describes you.
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hd001 (overall grades)
Overall
1 Mostly As
2 Mostly As and Bs
3 Mostly Bs
4 Mostly Bs and Cs
5 Mostly Cs
6 Mostly Cs and Ds
7 Mostly Ds or lower
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hd007 (how much care how doing in school)
How much do you care about how you do in school?
1 I don't care at all
2 I barely care
3 I care a little
4 I care a lot
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hd009_intro
This school year, how much have you struggled or had a hard time with each of the following (think about how often something felt tough or stressful for you):
Subgroup of questions
hd009 (psychological well-being or mental health)
Your psychological well-being or mental health?
1 Not at all
2 A little bit
3 Pretty often
4 Almost all the time
hd012 (Relationships with friends)
Relationships with your friends?
1 Not at all
2 A little bit
3 Pretty often
4 Almost all the time
hd013 (Relationships with parents)
Relationships with your parents?
1 Not at all
2 A little bit
3 Pretty often
4 Almost all the time
hd015 (Relationships with teachers)
Relationships with your teachers?
1 Not at all
2 A little bit
3 Pretty often
4 Almost all the time
End of subgroup of questions
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hd016 (are you a night owl or early bird)
Are you more of a night person or a morning person?
1 Night person
2 Morning person
Else
hd_intro_noschool
As you complete this survey, remember that you are not being judged - we just want honest answers to our questions. Your honesty helps our research more than anything else!
Your answers are private and won’t be shared with parents, teachers, peers, or anybody else.
End of if
if ba002 in [1,2,3,4,5] OR ba002 = empty then
ab000 (how many days absent)
We want to understand why kids miss school, and how kids think about their attendance.
This school year (from August 2024 to June 2025) approximately how many days were you absent from school?
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2 1 - 10
3 11 - 15
4 16 - 20
5 21 - 25
6 26 or more
7 I don't know
if ab000 > 1 OR ab000 = empty then
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ab001_intro
Below you will see a list of reasons for why people miss school. For each, tell us if you were ever absent this year for any of these reasons. Select "yes" or "no" for each one:
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ab001a (Physical health reasons, like being sick, hurt, going to the doctor, or having period/menstrual cramps, etc.)
Physical health reasons, like being sick, hurt, going to the doctor, or having period/menstrual cramps, etc.
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
ab001b (Mental health reasons, like feeling anxious, depressed or very stressed)
Mental health reasons, like feeling anxious, depressed or very stressed
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
ab001c (Fun reasons, like going on vacation, skipping school, or traveling for a sport or activity not related to school)
Fun reasons, like going on vacation, skipping school, or traveling for a sport or activity not related to school
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
ab001d (Problems getting to school, like car trouble, missing the bus, or bad weather)
Problems getting to school, like car trouble, missing the bus, or bad weather
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
ab001e (Family or personal reasons, like helping care for someone who is sick or problems with housing)
Family or personal reasons, like helping care for someone who is sick or problems with housing
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
ab001f (School-related reasons, like feeling unsafe at school, problems with classmates, or general lack of interest in school)
School-related reasons, like feeling unsafe at school, problems with a classmate, not having an assignment ready, or general lack of interest in school
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
ab001g (Other reason(s) that do not fit into one of these categories)
Other reason(s) that do not fit into one of these categories
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
End of subgroup of questions
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if ab001a = 1 OR ab001b = 1 OR ab001c = 1 OR ab001d = 1 OR ab001e = 1 OR ab001f = 1 then
if sizeof(physical_health_order) = 0 then
physical_health_order := Internal calculation result
mental_health_order := Internal calculation result
fun_order := Internal calculation result
problems_order := Internal calculation result
family_order := Internal calculation result
school_order := Internal calculation result
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ab002_intro
Approximately how many days did you miss for each of the reasons given? If you do not see a reason you missed school, tell us using the "other" option.
Please look at all the reasons before answering so you can see all the options we provide. If you missed school for any reason not listed, use the "other reason" box at the bottom of the page.
if ab001a = 1 then
group_intro1
Physical health reasons
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Loop from 1 to 5
if physical_health_order[cnt] = 1 then
ab002a (days Potentially contagious illness (like the flu, fever, diarrhea, COVID, or other illness meeting school criteria for keeping your child home) )
You were sick with something contagious (e.g., flu, fever, diarrhea, COVID, or other illness meeting school criteria for staying home)
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ab002b (days Mild illness symptoms (like a headache, stomachache, or cough) – but no fever, not seriously ill)
You had mild illness symptoms (headache, stomachache, cough) – but no fever, not seriously ill
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ab002c (days Cramps or other period-related issue)
You had period cramps or another period-related issue
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ab002d (days Complications from chronic or extreme illness or injury (surgery, concussion, broken bone, etc.) )
You had complications from chronic or extreme illness or injury (like surgery, concussion, a broken bone, etc.)
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ab002e (days Routine doctor appointment - including well-checks, dentist, orthodontist, physical therapy, mental health, disability assessments)
You had a routine doctor's appointment – including well-checks, dentist, orthodontist, physical therapy, mental health, etc.
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if ab001b = 1 then
group_intro1b
Mental health reasons
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if mental_health_order[cnt] = 1 then
ab002f (days taking a break/mental health day)
You needed a break (sometimes called a “mental health day”)
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ab002g (days feeling very anxious or depressed )
You were feeling very anxious or depressed
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if ab001c = 1 then
Subgroup of questions
Loop from 1 to 3
if fun_order[cnt] = 1 then
ab002h (days Family vacation or special family event (like a wedding))
Family vacation or attending a special event like a wedding
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ab002i (days Skipped school just for fun)
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ab002j (days Went to a non-school event, like a sports, dance, or cheer competition)
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if ab001d = 1 then
group_intro3
Problems getting to school
Subgroup of questions
Loop from 1 to 5
if problems_order[cnt] = 1 then
ab002k (days Transportation issue (missed the bus, car trouble))
Transportation issue (missed the bus, car trouble)
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ab002l (days Bad weather made it hard to get to school)
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if ba003 > 13 OR ba003 = empty then
ab002m (days Had to work)
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if ab001e = 1 then
group_intro4
Family or personal reasons
Subgroup of questions
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if family_order[cnt] = 1 then
ab002n (days Had to take care of a younger sibling or other family member )
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ab002o (days There was a death, funeral or serious illness in the family)
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elseif family_order[cnt] = 3 then
ab002p (days Court or custody-related reason)
Court or custody-related issue
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elseif family_order[cnt] = 4 then
ab002q (days experiencing housing problems or unstable housing)
Experiencing housing problems or unstable housing
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End of if
End of loop
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End of if
if ab001f = 1 then
group_intro5
School-related reasons
Subgroup of questions
Loop from 1 to 7
if school_order[cnt] = 1 then
ab002r (days Bullying or a problem with kids at school )
Experiencing bullying or another problem with kids at school
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elseif school_order[cnt] = 2 then
elseif school_order[cnt] = 3 then
ab002t (days Serving school suspension)
Serving school suspension
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elseif school_order[cnt] = 4 then
ab002u (days schoolwork wasn't ready, not prepared for a test, missing an assignment, or something similar)
Your schoolwork wasn't ready, you weren't prepared for a test, you were missing an assignment, or something similar
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elseif school_order[cnt] = 5 then
ab002v (days parents did not want child to take part in a specific lesson happening that day)
One or more of your parents did not want you participating in a specific lesson happening that day
0 0
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elseif school_order[cnt] = 6 then
ab002w (days felt unsafe at school)
You felt unsafe at school
0 0
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elseif school_order[cnt] = 7 then
ab002x (days Just didn't want to go)
You just didn't want to go
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End of if
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group_intro6
Other reasons
Subgroup of questions
ab002_other (days Other)
Other
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End of subgroup of questions
End of group of questions
if ab002_other > 0 then
ab002_other_specify (days Other specify)
Please describe the other reasons for your absences this past year that do not appear in the list on the previous screen.
STRING
End of if
End of if
End of if
if sizeof(ab003_order) = 0 then
ab003_order := Internal calculation result
End of if
Group of questions presented on the same screen
ab003_intro
Do you think it should be ok for you to miss school for each of the following reasons:
Subgroup of questions
Loop from 1 to 10
if ab003_order[cnt] = 1 then
ab003a (allow Mild illness symptoms (like a headache, stomachache, or cough) – but no fever, not seriously ill)
Mild illness symptoms (like a headache, stomachache, or cough) – but no fever, not seriously ill
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 2 then
ab003b (allow Routine doctor appointment - including well-checks, dentist, orthodontist, physical therapy, mental health, disability assessments)
Routine doctor appointment - including well-checks, dentist, orthodontist, physical therapy, mental health, disability assessments
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 3 then
ab003c (allow taking a break/mental health day)
Needing a break (sometimes called a "mental health day")
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 4 then
ab003d (allow Feeling very anxious or depressed)
Feeling very anxious or depressed
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 5 then
ab003e (allow Family vacation or special family event (like a wedding))
Family vacation or attending a special event like a wedding
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 6 then
ab003f (allow Skipping school just for fun)
Skipping school just for fun
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 7 then
ab003g (allow Going to a non-school event, like a sports, dance, or cheer competition)
Going to a non-school event, like a sports, dance, or cheer competition
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 8 then
ab003h (allow Transportation issue (missing the bus, car trouble))
Transportation issue (missing the bus, car trouble)
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 9 then
ab003i (allow Bad weather making it hard to get to school)
Bad weather making it hard to get to school
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 10 then
if ba003 > 13 OR ba003 = empty then
ab003j (allow work schedule conflict )
A work schedule conflict
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
End of if
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 11 then
ab003k (allow To take care of a younger sibling or other family member)
Caring for a younger sibling or other family member
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 12 then
ab003l (allow Death, funeral or serious illness in the family)
Death, funeral or serious illness in the family
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 13 then
ab003m (allow Bullying or another problem with kids at school)
Experiencing bullying or another problem with kids at school
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 14 then
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 15 then
ab003o (allow Schoolwork not ready, not prepared for a test, missing an assignment, or something similar)
Not having schoolwork ready, not being prepared for a test, missing an assignment, or something similar
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 16 then
ab003p (allow parent keeping from a specific lesson happening that day)
A parent keeping you from a particular lesson at school that day
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 17 then
ab003q (allow Feeling unsafe at school)
Feeling unsafe at school
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 18 then
ab003r (allow Just doesn’t want to go to school)
Just not wanting to go
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 19 then
if ba004 in [2,3] then
ab003s (allow Period cramps or other period-related issue. )
Cramps or other period-related issue
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
End of if
End of if
End of loop
End of subgroup of questions
End of group of questions
Group of questions presented on the same screen
ab003_intro
Do you think it should be ok for you to miss school for each of the following reasons:
Subgroup of questions
Loop from 11 to 19
if ab003_order[cnt] = 1 then
ab003a (allow Mild illness symptoms (like a headache, stomachache, or cough) – but no fever, not seriously ill)
Mild illness symptoms (like a headache, stomachache, or cough) – but no fever, not seriously ill
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 2 then
ab003b (allow Routine doctor appointment - including well-checks, dentist, orthodontist, physical therapy, mental health, disability assessments)
Routine doctor appointment - including well-checks, dentist, orthodontist, physical therapy, mental health, disability assessments
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 3 then
ab003c (allow taking a break/mental health day)
Needing a break (sometimes called a "mental health day")
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 4 then
ab003d (allow Feeling very anxious or depressed)
Feeling very anxious or depressed
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 5 then
ab003e (allow Family vacation or special family event (like a wedding))
Family vacation or attending a special event like a wedding
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 6 then
ab003f (allow Skipping school just for fun)
Skipping school just for fun
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 7 then
ab003g (allow Going to a non-school event, like a sports, dance, or cheer competition)
Going to a non-school event, like a sports, dance, or cheer competition
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 8 then
ab003h (allow Transportation issue (missing the bus, car trouble))
Transportation issue (missing the bus, car trouble)
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 9 then
ab003i (allow Bad weather making it hard to get to school)
Bad weather making it hard to get to school
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 10 then
if ba003 > 13 OR ba003 = empty then
ab003j (allow work schedule conflict )
A work schedule conflict
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
End of if
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 11 then
ab003k (allow To take care of a younger sibling or other family member)
Caring for a younger sibling or other family member
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 12 then
ab003l (allow Death, funeral or serious illness in the family)
Death, funeral or serious illness in the family
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 13 then
ab003m (allow Bullying or another problem with kids at school)
Experiencing bullying or another problem with kids at school
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 14 then
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 15 then
ab003o (allow Schoolwork not ready, not prepared for a test, missing an assignment, or something similar)
Not having schoolwork ready, not being prepared for a test, missing an assignment, or something similar
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 16 then
ab003p (allow parent keeping from a specific lesson happening that day)
A parent keeping you from a particular lesson at school that day
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 17 then
ab003q (allow Feeling unsafe at school)
Feeling unsafe at school
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 18 then
ab003r (allow Just doesn’t want to go to school)
Just not wanting to go
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
elseif ab003_order[cnt] = 19 then
if ba004 in [2,3] then
ab003s (allow Period cramps or other period-related issue. )
Cramps or other period-related issue
1 Definitely not ok
2 Probably not ok
3 Probably ok
4 Definitely ok
End of if
End of if
End of loop
End of subgroup of questions
End of group of questions
End of if
ab009 (Which of these could you not live without for a day)
Which of these could you not live without for a day?
1 Phone
2 Music
3 Snacks
4 Memes
5 Friends
ab004 (how many days ok to miss school)
How many days in a 180-day school year do you think is ok for a student to be absent?
RANGE 0..180
if sizeof(ab005_order) = 0 then
ab005_order := Internal calculation result
End of if
Group of questions presented on the same screen
ab005_intro
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following:
Subgroup of questions
Loop from 1 to 9
if ab005_order[cnt] = 1 then
ab005a (I miss too much school)
I miss too much school
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 2 then
ab005b (Schools should make good attendance a priority)
Schools should make good attendance a priority
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 3 then
ab005c (Kids in my school are absent too often)
Kids in my school are absent too often
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 4 then
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 5 then
ab005e (Students would go to school more if they knew that being absent makes things harder for teachers and schools)
Students would go to school more if they knew that being absent makes things harder for teachers and schools
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 6 then
ab005f (In-person learning is important for me to do well academically)
In-person learning is important for me to do well academically
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 7 then
ab005g (Having good attendance is important to me)
Having good attendance is important to me
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 8 then
ab005h (Schools are too strict about attendance)
Schools are too strict about attendance
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 9 then
ab005i (Online apps (like google classroom or an online portal) make it easier for children to miss school)
Online apps or platforms (like google classroom or an online portal) makes it easier to miss school
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 10 then
ab005j (If I have good grades, missing school doesn’t really matter)
If I have good grades, missing school doesn’t really matter
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 11 then
ab005k (I should be able to take a mental health day sometimes)
I should be able to take a mental health day sometimes
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 12 then
ab005l (I don't miss anything important when I'm absent)
I don't miss anything important when I'm absent
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 13 then
ab005m (Going to school in person is important for social reasons)
Going to school in person is important for social reasons
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 14 then
ab005n (Missing school stresses me out)
Missing school stresses me out
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 15 then
ab005o (My parents decide whether or not I can miss a day of school)
My parents decide whether or not I can miss a day of school
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 16 then
ab005p (My parents always know when I am absent)
My parents always know when I am absent
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 17 then
ab005q (I might go to school more if I knew that being absent makes things harder for schools and teachers)
I might go to school more if I knew that being absent makes things harder for schools and teachers
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 18 then
ab005r (I think it's ok for students to "work from home" sometimes if they want to)
I think it's ok for students to "work from home" sometimes if they want to
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
End of if
End of loop
End of subgroup of questions
End of group of questions
Group of questions presented on the same screen
ab005_intro
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following:
Subgroup of questions
Loop from 10 to 18
if ab005_order[cnt] = 1 then
ab005a (I miss too much school)
I miss too much school
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 2 then
ab005b (Schools should make good attendance a priority)
Schools should make good attendance a priority
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 3 then
ab005c (Kids in my school are absent too often)
Kids in my school are absent too often
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 4 then
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 5 then
ab005e (Students would go to school more if they knew that being absent makes things harder for teachers and schools)
Students would go to school more if they knew that being absent makes things harder for teachers and schools
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 6 then
ab005f (In-person learning is important for me to do well academically)
In-person learning is important for me to do well academically
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 7 then
ab005g (Having good attendance is important to me)
Having good attendance is important to me
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 8 then
ab005h (Schools are too strict about attendance)
Schools are too strict about attendance
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 9 then
ab005i (Online apps (like google classroom or an online portal) make it easier for children to miss school)
Online apps or platforms (like google classroom or an online portal) makes it easier to miss school
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 10 then
ab005j (If I have good grades, missing school doesn’t really matter)
If I have good grades, missing school doesn’t really matter
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 11 then
ab005k (I should be able to take a mental health day sometimes)
I should be able to take a mental health day sometimes
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 12 then
ab005l (I don't miss anything important when I'm absent)
I don't miss anything important when I'm absent
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 13 then
ab005m (Going to school in person is important for social reasons)
Going to school in person is important for social reasons
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 14 then
ab005n (Missing school stresses me out)
Missing school stresses me out
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 15 then
ab005o (My parents decide whether or not I can miss a day of school)
My parents decide whether or not I can miss a day of school
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 16 then
ab005p (My parents always know when I am absent)
My parents always know when I am absent
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 17 then
ab005q (I might go to school more if I knew that being absent makes things harder for schools and teachers)
I might go to school more if I knew that being absent makes things harder for schools and teachers
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
elseif ab005_order[cnt] = 18 then
ab005r (I think it's ok for students to "work from home" sometimes if they want to)
I think it's ok for students to "work from home" sometimes if they want to
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Agree
4 Strongly agree
End of if
End of loop
End of subgroup of questions
End of group of questions
if ba002 in [1,2,3,4,5] OR ba002 = empty then
if sizeof(ab007_order) = 0 then
ab007_order := Internal calculation result
End of if
Group of questions presented on the same screen
ab007_intro
Which of the following do you think would help improve student attendance?
Subgroup of questions
Loop from 1 to 8
if ab007_order[cnt] = 1 then
ab007a (Giving students certificates or other awards for good attendance)
Giving students certificates or other awards for good attendance
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 2 then
ab007b (Schools paying students a small bonus each semester for good attendance)
Schools paying students a small bonus each semester for good attendance
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 3 then
ab007c (Schools charging parents a small fine for unexcused absences)
Schools charging parents a small fine for unexcused absences
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 4 then
ab007d (Giving classrooms rewards for good attendance like a pizza party, or a free period)
Giving classrooms rewards for good attendance like a pizza party, or a free period
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 5 then
ab007e (Giving lunch detention (or a similar consequence) when students miss too many days)
Giving lunch detention (or a similar consequence) when students miss too many days
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 6 then
ab007f (Counting attendance as part of students' grades )
Counting attendance as part of students' grades
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 7 then
ab007g (Improving relationships between students and teachers)
Improving relationships between students and teachers
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 8 then
ab007h (Improving communication between parents and teachers)
Improving communication between parents and teachers
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 9 then
ab007i (Making learning more interesting and fun)
Making learning more interesting and fun
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 10 then
ab007j (Doing more group projects so students feel their presence matters to others)
Doing more group projects so students feel their presence matters to others
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 11 then
ab007k (Improving teacher quality)
Improving teacher quality
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 12 then
ab007l (Making the school safer)
Making the school safer
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 13 then
ab007m (Creating a more supportive school culture)
Creating a more supportive school culture
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 14 then
ab007n (Teaching parents about why school attendance matters)
Teaching parents about why school attendance matters
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 15 then
ab007o (Teaching students about why school attendance matters)
Teaching students about why school attendance matters
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
End of if
End of loop
End of subgroup of questions
End of group of questions
Group of questions presented on the same screen
ab007_intro
Which of the following do you think would help improve student attendance?
Subgroup of questions
Loop from 9 to 15
if ab007_order[cnt] = 1 then
ab007a (Giving students certificates or other awards for good attendance)
Giving students certificates or other awards for good attendance
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 2 then
ab007b (Schools paying students a small bonus each semester for good attendance)
Schools paying students a small bonus each semester for good attendance
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 3 then
ab007c (Schools charging parents a small fine for unexcused absences)
Schools charging parents a small fine for unexcused absences
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 4 then
ab007d (Giving classrooms rewards for good attendance like a pizza party, or a free period)
Giving classrooms rewards for good attendance like a pizza party, or a free period
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 5 then
ab007e (Giving lunch detention (or a similar consequence) when students miss too many days)
Giving lunch detention (or a similar consequence) when students miss too many days
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 6 then
ab007f (Counting attendance as part of students' grades )
Counting attendance as part of students' grades
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 7 then
ab007g (Improving relationships between students and teachers)
Improving relationships between students and teachers
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 8 then
ab007h (Improving communication between parents and teachers)
Improving communication between parents and teachers
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 9 then
ab007i (Making learning more interesting and fun)
Making learning more interesting and fun
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 10 then
ab007j (Doing more group projects so students feel their presence matters to others)
Doing more group projects so students feel their presence matters to others
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 11 then
ab007k (Improving teacher quality)
Improving teacher quality
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 12 then
ab007l (Making the school safer)
Making the school safer
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 13 then
ab007m (Creating a more supportive school culture)
Creating a more supportive school culture
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 14 then
ab007n (Teaching parents about why school attendance matters)
Teaching parents about why school attendance matters
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
elseif ab007_order[cnt] = 15 then
ab007o (Teaching students about why school attendance matters)
Teaching students about why school attendance matters
1 Definitely wouldn't work
2 Likely wouldn't work
3 Likely would work
4 Definitely would work
End of if
End of loop
End of subgroup of questions
End of group of questions
End of if
ab008 (number one thing schools can do to improve student attendance)
What is the number one thing schools can do to improve student attendance?
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mn_intro
For the last set of questions, answer about how you've felt over the last six months.
if sizeof(mn001_order) = 0 then
mn001_order := Internal calculation result
End of if
Group of questions presented on the same screen
mn001_intro
For each item, select the response for "Not True", "Somewhat True" or "Certainly True". Answer as best you can, even if you are not absolutely certain.
Subgroup of questions
Loop from 1 to 13
if mn001_order[cnt] = 1 then
mn001a (I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings)
I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 2 then
mn001b (I am restless, I cannot stay still for long)
I am restless, I cannot stay still for long
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 3 then
mn001c (I get a lot of headaches, stomach-aches, or sickness)
I get a lot of headaches, stomach-aches, or sickness
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 4 then
mn001d (I usually share with others, for example games, food, etc.)
I usually share with others, for example games, food, etc.
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 5 then
mn001e (I get very angry and often lose my temper)
I get very angry and often lose my temper
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 6 then
mn001f (I would rather be alone than with people of my age)
I would rather be alone than with people of my age
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 7 then
mn001g (I usually do as I am told)
I usually do as I am told
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 8 then
mn001h (I worry a lot)
I worry a lot
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 9 then
mn001i (I am helpful if someone is hurt, upset, or feeling ill)
I am helpful if someone is hurt, upset, or feeling ill
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 10 then
mn001j (I am constantly fidgeting or squirming)
I am constantly fidgeting or squirming
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 11 then
mn001k (I have one good friend or more)
I have one good friend or more
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 12 then
mn001l (I often fight with other kids or make them do what I want)
I often fight with other kids or make them do what I want
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 13 then
mn001m (I am often unhappy, depressed, or tearful)
I am often unhappy, depressed, or tearful
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 14 then
mn001n (Other people my age generally like me)
Other people my age generally like me
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 15 then
mn001o (I am easily distracted, I find it difficult to concentrate)
I am easily distracted, I find it difficult to concentrate
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 16 then
mn001p (I am nervous in new situations. I easily lose confidence)
I am nervous in new situations. I easily lose confidence
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 17 then
mn001q (I am kind to younger children)
I am kind to younger children
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 18 then
mn001r (I am often accused of lying or cheating)
I am often accused of lying or cheating
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 19 then
mn001s (Other children or young people pick on me or bully me)
Other children or young people pick on me or bully me
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 20 then
mn001t (I often offer to help others (parents, teachers, children))
I often offer to help others (parents, teachers, children)
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 21 then
mn001u (I think before I do things)
I think before I do things
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 22 then
mn001v (take things that are not mine from home, school, or elsewhere)
I take things that are not mine from home, school, or elsewhere
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 23 then
mn001w (I get along better with adults than with people my own age)
I get along better with adults than with people my own age
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 24 then
mn001x (I have many fears, I am easily scared)
I have many fears, I am easily scared
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 25 then
mn001y (I have a good attention span and see work through to the end)
I have a good attention span and see work through to the end
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
End of if
End of loop
End of subgroup of questions
End of group of questions
Group of questions presented on the same screen
mn001_intro
For each item, select the response for "Not True", "Somewhat True" or "Certainly True". Answer as best you can, even if you are not absolutely certain.
Subgroup of questions
Loop from 14 to 25
if mn001_order[cnt] = 1 then
mn001a (I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings)
I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 2 then
mn001b (I am restless, I cannot stay still for long)
I am restless, I cannot stay still for long
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 3 then
mn001c (I get a lot of headaches, stomach-aches, or sickness)
I get a lot of headaches, stomach-aches, or sickness
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 4 then
mn001d (I usually share with others, for example games, food, etc.)
I usually share with others, for example games, food, etc.
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 5 then
mn001e (I get very angry and often lose my temper)
I get very angry and often lose my temper
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 6 then
mn001f (I would rather be alone than with people of my age)
I would rather be alone than with people of my age
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 7 then
mn001g (I usually do as I am told)
I usually do as I am told
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 8 then
mn001h (I worry a lot)
I worry a lot
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 9 then
mn001i (I am helpful if someone is hurt, upset, or feeling ill)
I am helpful if someone is hurt, upset, or feeling ill
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 10 then
mn001j (I am constantly fidgeting or squirming)
I am constantly fidgeting or squirming
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 11 then
mn001k (I have one good friend or more)
I have one good friend or more
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 12 then
mn001l (I often fight with other kids or make them do what I want)
I often fight with other kids or make them do what I want
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 13 then
mn001m (I am often unhappy, depressed, or tearful)
I am often unhappy, depressed, or tearful
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 14 then
mn001n (Other people my age generally like me)
Other people my age generally like me
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 15 then
mn001o (I am easily distracted, I find it difficult to concentrate)
I am easily distracted, I find it difficult to concentrate
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 16 then
mn001p (I am nervous in new situations. I easily lose confidence)
I am nervous in new situations. I easily lose confidence
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 17 then
mn001q (I am kind to younger children)
I am kind to younger children
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 18 then
mn001r (I am often accused of lying or cheating)
I am often accused of lying or cheating
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 19 then
mn001s (Other children or young people pick on me or bully me)
Other children or young people pick on me or bully me
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 20 then
mn001t (I often offer to help others (parents, teachers, children))
I often offer to help others (parents, teachers, children)
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 21 then
mn001u (I think before I do things)
I think before I do things
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 22 then
mn001v (take things that are not mine from home, school, or elsewhere)
I take things that are not mine from home, school, or elsewhere
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 23 then
mn001w (I get along better with adults than with people my own age)
I get along better with adults than with people my own age
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 24 then
mn001x (I have many fears, I am easily scared)
I have many fears, I am easily scared
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
elseif mn001_order[cnt] = 25 then
mn001y (I have a good attention span and see work through to the end)
I have a good attention span and see work through to the end
1 Not True
2 Somewhat True
3 Certainly True
End of if
End of loop
End of subgroup of questions
End of group of questions
mn006 ( one thing you wish adults understood about teens)
What's one thing you wish adults understood about teens?
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CS_001 (HOW PLEASANT INTERVIEW)
Could you tell us how interesting or uninteresting you found the questions in this survey?
1 Very interesting
2 Interesting
3 Neither interesting nor uninteresting
4 Uninteresting
5 Very uninteresting
CS_003 (comments)
Do you have any other comments on the survey? Please type these in the box below. (If you have no comments, please click next to complete this survey.)
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