Values Questionnaire

Abstract: The Values Questionnaire is a 35-item measure that explores parents' values about their children's peer relations. Only items 1 through 10 were administered in Year 2. Each item describes a preference that parents may have about children's social behavior. Examples of statements are: "It is important for you to know who your child's friends are," and "If other children won't play with your child, he/she should stand up for himself/herself by showing who's boss." Responses are coded on a five-point scale and include "Strongly Disagree (0)," "Disagree (1)," "Neutral-Unsure (2)," "Agree (3)," and "Strongly Agree (4)." This measure has two subscales: values associated with Physical Defense (items six through ten) and values related to Socialization (items one through five). Each subscale score is calculated as the mean of responses x 5. The t-test of means show no significant differences between the normative and high-risk control groups for either the Socialization subscale or the Physical Defense subscale. Socialization Subscale scores for the control group are slightly negatively skewed, with kurtosis of 4.77. The correlation between the two subscales is negative, but also low. Alpha coefficients for the scales are marginal. Analysts should note that these data are based only on ten items.

Who Completed this Measure?: Parent

Cohort 1 - Administrative History

Year 01 | K | age 6
Year 02 | grade 1 | age 7
Year 03 | grade 2 | age 8
Year 05 | grade 4 | age 10

Cohort 2 - Administrative History

Year 01 | K | age 6
Year 02 | grade 1 | age 7
Year 03 | grade 2 | age 8
Year 05 | grade 4 | age 10

Cohort 3 - Administrative History

Year 01 | K | age 6
Year 02 | grade 1 | age 7
Year 03 | grade 2 | age 8
Year 05 | grade 4 | age 10

Technical Reports:

Raw Dataset Name: PyH

Scored Dataset Name: VLQySPc

Keywords:
Parent Child Relationships, Parental Expectations, Parental Involvement, Peer Relationships, School Participation, Supervision

Is this Measure Available for Public Use?: Yes

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Measure Items and Scales:

TCID	Study ID Number
SITE	Study Site
VLQ1SOC	VQ - Socialization
VLQ1PDF	VQ - Physical Defense
COHORT	Cohort
SITECODE	Actual Code Number on Form
YEAR	Year of Participation
P1HRPND	Respondent Code
P1HINT	Interviewer ID Number
p1hvq1	If your child is teased by another child, you would want your child to defend himself/herself even if it meant hitting.
p1hvq2	If your child gets into a fight with another child, you would want him/her to show that he/she can defend himself/herself.
p1hvq3	It is in your child's best interest if other children believe he/she is "tough" and can take care of himself/herself.
p1hvq4	Sometimes you would want your child to fight with others, in order to stand up for his/her "rights".
p1hvq5	If other children won't play with your child, he/she should stand up for himself/herself by showing who's boss.
p1hvq6	It is important to you that your child gets along with other children.
p1hvq7	It is important for you to provide opportunities for your child to meet and play with other children.
p1hvq8	It is up to you to help your child learn to make and keep good friendships with other children.
p1hvq9	It is important for you to know who your child's friends are.
p1hvq10	It is important for you to help your child if he/she is having difficulty getting along with other children.
p1hvq11	Doing well in school can make all the difference to your child's future.
p1hvq12	It is up to you to help your child plan his/her time so he/she can get homework completed.
p1hvq13	It is important for you to encourage your child to try as hard as he/she can in school.
p1hvq14	It is important for you to see to it that your child completes his/her homework.
p1hvq15	You believe that it is part of your responsibility as a parent to help your child do well in school.
p1hvq16	It is important to you that your child enjoys being with you.
p1hvq17	It is important that you spend time talking and listening to your child.
p1hvq18	It is important that your child feels that he/she can talk with you whenever he/she needs to.
p1hvq19	It is important for you to tell your child when you are pleased about his/her behavior.
p1hvq20	It is important to show your child attention.
p1hvq21	It is important that you supervise your child's activities.
p1hvq22	It is important to keep track of where your child is.
p1hvq23	You believe that it is important for you to know where your child is at all times.
p1hvq24	It is important that your child lets you know where he/she will be at all times.
p1hvq25	It is important that you know what your child is doing when you are not around.
p1hvq26	It is important to follow through with what you tell your child.
p1hvq27	It is important to tell your child the rules for behavior and to follow through with those rules.
p1hvq28	It is important for you to make sure that your child does not "get away" with misbehavior.
p1hvq29	It is important for you to be consistent in the way you deal with your child's behavior.
p1hvq30	It is important for you to be firm with your child, but not to overreact.
p1hvq31	It is important for you to attend all school functions to which you are invited.
p1hvq32	It helps your child if you are an active member of the P.T.O. (Parent-Teachers Organization).
p1hvq33	It is important for you to contribute what you can (e.g. time, effort, cookies, etc...) to your child's school.
p1hvq34	It is important for you to get to know your child's teacher.
p1hvq35	It is important to have regular contact with your child's teacher to learn about your child's progress.
VLQ1SSC	Sum Score Parent Values
VLQ1MSC	Mean Score Parent Values
TREATMNT	MEMBERS OF HIGH-RISK GROUP(INTERV/CNTL)
NORM	MEMBERS OF NORMATIVE SAMPLE
SEX	SEX
RACE	RACE
SUBGROUP	SUBGROUP