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Construct: Child-Related Maintenance
Question #: 4.1
Study: EHS- 1 Month
4.1. The next questions are about things you may do with or for (CHILD).
How many times since (CHILD) was born have you done any of the following with (him/her)?
Since (CHILD) was born, how often did you (READ ITEM)? Was it more than once a day, about once a day, a few times a week, a few times a month, rarely, or not at all since (he/she) was born?
| MORE THAN ONCE A DAY | ABOUT ONCE A DAY | A FEW TIMES A WEEK | A FEW TIMES A MONTH | ONCE OR TWICE (RARELY) | NOT AT ALL | DON'T KNOW | NA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Put (CHILD) to sleep? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| I. Wash or bathe (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| J. Take (CHILD) for a walk? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| K. Take (CHILD) to the doctor? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| L. Dress (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| M. Change (CHILD)'s diaper? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| N. Prepare bottle for (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| O. Give (him/her) a bottle? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| P. Get up with (CHILD) when (he/she) woke up during the night? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| Q. Soothe (CHILD) when he/she is upset? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| R. Hold (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
Construct: Child-Related Maintenance
Question #: 4.1
Study: EHS- 3 Month
4.1. The next questions are about things you may do with (CHILD).
How many times in the past month have you done any of the following with (CHILD)?
In the past month, how often did you (READ ITEM)? Was it more than once a day, about once a day a few times a week, a few times a month, rarely, or not at all in the past month?
| MORE THAN ONCE A DAY | ABOUT ONCE A DAY | A FEW TIMES A WEEK | A FEW TIMES A MONTH | RARELY | NOT AT ALL | DON'T KNOW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Play peek-a-boo with (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| B. Sing nursery rhymes like "Jack and Jill" to (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| C. Sing songs to (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| D. Read stories to (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| E. Tell stories to (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| F. Take (CHILD) for a walk? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| G. Have relatives visit you? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| H. Take (CHILD) with you to visit relatives? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| I. Take (CHILD) shopping with you? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| J. Take (CHILD) with you to a religious service or religious event? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| K. Take (CHILD) with you to an activity at a community center or "Y"? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| L. Go to a public place like a zoo or museum w/(CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| M. Take (CHILD) for a ride on your shoulders? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| N. Turn (CHILD) upside down or toss (her/him) up in the air? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| O. Play together w/ toys? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| P. Visit friends with (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| Q. Put (CHILD) to sleep? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| R. Wash or bathe (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| S. Bounce (CHILD) on your knee? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| T. Take (CHILD) to the doctor? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| U. Stay home to care for (CHILD) when (he/she) is ill? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| V. Dress (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| W. Change (CHILD)'s diaper? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| X. Prepare bottles for (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| Y. Give (him/her) a bottle? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| Z. Get up with (CHILD) when (he/she) wakes up during the night? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| AA. Soothe (CHILD) when (he/she) is upset? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| BB. Hold (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
Construct: Child-Related Maintenance
Question #: 2.20B
Study: EHS- 3 Month
2.20B. Do you provide (ITEM) only once, on a weekly or monthly basis?
| ONCE | WEEKLY | MONTHLY | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
a. |
Clothing?………………………… |
01 | 02 | 03 |
b. |
Toys?…………………………….. |
01 | 02 | 03 |
c. |
Medicine?………………………... |
01 | 02 | 03 |
d. |
Household items?………………... |
01 | 02 | 03 |
e. |
Child care items, such as diapers, baby wipes, etc.? |
01 | 02 | 03 |
f. |
Food?……………………………. |
01 | 02 | 03 |
g. |
Babysitting?……………………... |
01 | 02 | 03 |
h. |
Money?………………………….. |
01 | 02 | 03 |
i. |
Anything else? (SPECIFY)……… |
01 | 02 | 03 |
Construct: Child-Related Maintenance
Question #: 4.1
Study: EHS- 3 Month
4.1. The next questions are about things you may do with (CHILD).
How many times in the past month have you done any of the following with (CHILD)?
In the past month, how often did you (READ ITEM)? Was it more than once a day, about once a day a few times a week, a few times a month, rarely, or not at all in the past month?
| MORE THAN ONCE A DAY | ABOUT ONCE A DAY | A FEW TIMES A WEEK | A FEW TIMES A MONTH | RARELY | NOT AT ALL | DON'T KNOW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Play peek-a-boo with (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| B. Sing nursery rhymes like "Jack and Jill" to (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| C. Sing songs to (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| D. Read stories to (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| E. Tell stories to (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| F. Take (CHILD) for a walk? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| G. Have relatives visit you? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| H. Take (CHILD) with you to visit relatives? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| I. Take (CHILD) shopping with you? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| J. Take (CHILD) with you to a religious service or religious event? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| K. Take (CHILD) with you to an activity at a community center or "Y"? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| L. Go to a public place like a zoo or museum w/(CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| M. Take (CHILD) for a ride on your shoulders? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| N. Turn (CHILD) upside down or toss (her/him) up in the air? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| O. Play together w/ toys? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| P. Visit friends with (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| Q. Put (CHILD) to sleep? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| R. Wash or bathe (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| S. Bounce (CHILD) on your knee? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| T. Take (CHILD) to the doctor? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| U. Stay home to care for (CHILD) when (he/she) is ill? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| V. Dress (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| W. Change (CHILD)'s diaper? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| X. Prepare bottles for (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| Y. Give (him/her) a bottle? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| Z. Get up with (CHILD) when (he/she) wakes up during the night? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| AA. Soothe (CHILD) when (he/she) is upset? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| BB. Hold (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
Construct: Child-Related Maintenance
Question #: 4.1
Study: EHS- 6 Month
4.1. The next questions are about things you may do with (CHILD).
How many times in the past month have you done any of the following with (CHILD)?
In the past month, how often did you (READ ITEM)? Was it more than once a day, about once a day a few times a week, a few times a month, rarely, or not at all in the past month?
| MORE THAN ONCE A DAY | ABOUT ONCE A DAY | A FEW TIMES A WEEK | A FEW TIMES A MONTH | RARELY | NOT AT ALL | DON'T KNOW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Play peek-a-boo with (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| B. Sing nursery rhymes like "Jack and Jill" to (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| C. Sing songs to (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| D. Read stories to (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| E. Tell stories to (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| F. Take (CHILD) for a walk? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| G. Have relatives visit you? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| H. Take (CHILD) with you to visit relatives? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| I. Take (CHILD) shopping with you? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| J. Take (CHILD) with you to a religious service or religious event? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| K. Take (CHILD) with you to an activity at a community center or "Y"? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| L. Go to a public place like a zoo or museum w/(CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| M. Take (CHILD) for a ride on your shoulders? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| N. Turn (CHILD) upside down or toss (her/him) up in the air? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| O. Play together w/ toys? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| P. Visit friends with (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| Q. Put (CHILD) to sleep? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| R. Wash or bathe (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| S. Bounce (CHILD) on your knee? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| T. Take (CHILD) to the doctor? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| U. Stay home to care for (CHILD) when (he/she) is ill? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| V. Dress (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| W. Change (CHILD)'s diaper? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| X. Prepare bottles for (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| Y. Give (him/her) a bottle? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| Z. Get up with (CHILD) when (he/she) wakes up during the night? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| AA. Soothe (CHILD) when (he/she) is upset? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
| BB. Hold (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 |
Construct: Child-Related Maintenance
Question #: A6
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
A6. In the past month, how often have you taken care of (CHILD) while (CHILD)'s mother did other things? Was it…
Every day or almost every day………………1
A few times a week………………………….2
A few times a month………………………...3
Once or twice………………………………..4
Never………………………………………...5
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………….99
Construct: Child-Related Maintenance
Question #: A7
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
A7. The next questions are about things you may have done with or for (CHILD). In the past month, how often did you do the following things with (him/her)? Was it more than once a day, about once a day, a few times a week, a few times a month, rarely, or not at all? How often did you…
| MORE THAN ONCE A DAY | ABOUT ONCE A DAY | A FEW TIMES A WEEK | A FEW TIMES A MONTH | RARELY | NOT AT ALL | DON'T KNOW | RE- FUSED |
NA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Change (CHILD)'s diaper? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| b. Prepare meals or bottles for (CHILD? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| c. Feed (CHILD) or give (him/her) a bottle? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| d. Play peek-a-boo with (CHILD)? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| e. Read or tell stories to (CHILD) or look at picture books together? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| f. Hold (him/her)? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| g. Do things like tickle (CHILD), blow on (his/her) belly, or move (his/her) arms and legs around in a playful way? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| h. Sing songs or nursery rhymes to (CHILD)? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| i. Take (CHILD) shopping or on errands with you? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| j. Put (CHILD) to sleep? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| k. Wash or bathe (CHILD)? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| l. Take (CHILD) outside for a walk or to play in the yard, a park or playground? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| m. Take (CHILD) to or from the sitter or day care center? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| n. Dress (CHILD)? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
Construct: Child-Related Maintenance
Question #: A8
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
A8. When the following things happen or need to be done, how often are you the one who does them? Is it always, often, sometimes, rarely, never do them?
| ALWAYS | OFTEN | SOME- TIMES |
RARELY | NEVER | DON'T KNOW | RE- FUSED |
N/A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Soothe (CHILD) when (he/she) is upset? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| b. Take (CHILD) to the doctor? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| c. Stay home to care for (CHILD) when (he/she) is ill? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
Construct: Child-Related Maintenance
Question #: Q1
Study: ECLS-B, Resident Father
Q1. In the past month, how often did you do the following things with your child? Was it more than once a day, about once a day, a few times a week, a few times a month, rarely, or not at all? (For each item, mark one response.)
| MORE THAN ONCE A DAY | ABOUT ONCE A DAY | A FEW TIMES A WEEK | A FEW TIMES A MONTH | RARELY | NOT AT ALL | NA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Change (CHILD)'s diaper? | |||||||
| b. Prepare meals or bottles for (CHILD? | |||||||
| c. Feed (CHILD) or give (him/her) a bottle? | |||||||
| d. Play peek-a-boo with (CHILD)? | |||||||
| e. Read or tell stories to (CHILD) or look at picture books together? | |||||||
| f. Hold (him/her)? | |||||||
| g. Do things like tickle (CHILD), blow on (his/her) belly, or move (his/her) arms and legs around in a playful way? | |||||||
| h. Sing songs or nursery rhymes to (CHILD)? | |||||||
| i. Take (CHILD) shopping or on errands with you? | |||||||
| j. Put (CHILD) to sleep? | |||||||
| k. Wash or bathe (CHILD)? | |||||||
| l. Take (CHILD) outside for a walk or to play in the yard, a park or playground? | |||||||
| m. Take (CHILD) to or from the sitter or day care center? | |||||||
| n. Dress (CHILD)? |
Construct: Child-Related Maintenance
Question #: Q2
Study: ECLS-B, Resident Father
Q2. When the following things happen or need to be done, how often are you the one who does them? Do you always, often, sometimes, rarely, or never do them?
| Always | Often | Sometimes | Rarely | Never | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Get up with your child when (he/she) wakes up during the night? | |||||
| b. Soothe your child when (he/she) is upset? | |||||
| c. Take your child to the doctor? | |||||
| d. Stay home to care for your child when (he/she) is ill? |
Construct: Child-Related Maintenance
Question #: Q23
Study: ECLS-B, Resident Father
Q23. In the past month, how often have you looked after your child while the child's mother did other things? Was it…
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Construct: Purchase Items for Child
Question #: 4.2
Study: EHS- 1 Month
4.2. In a typical week how many times have you had to go to the store because (CHILD) was out of diapers and formula? Was it…
Never, because you don't do any of the shopping……………………………………01
Never, because you or (MOTHER) always get these things during a regular shopping trip...02
Once or twice………………………………03
3 or more times?……………………………04
Construct: Purchase Items for Child
Question #: 2.21A
Study: EHS- 3 Month
2.21A. Do you currently provide support for (CHILD), such as (ITEM)…
| YES | NO | |
|---|---|---|
| a. Clothing? | 01 | 00 |
| b. Toys? | 01 | 00 |
| c. Medicine? | 01 | 00 |
| d. Household items? | 01 | 00 |
| e. Child care items, such as diapers, baby wipes, etc.? | 01 | 00 |
| f. Food? | 01 | 00 |
| g. Babysitting? | 01 | 00 |
| h. Money? | 01 | 00 |
| i. Anything else? (SPECIFY) | 01 | 00 |
Construct: Purchase Items for Child
Question #: 2.21B
Study: EHS- 3 Month
2.21B. Do you provide (ITEM) only occasionally, or do you provide it on a regular basis? By regularly, we mean every week, month, or year, or on a schedule.
| OCCASIONALLY | REGULARLY | |
|---|---|---|
| a. Clothing? | 01 | 02 |
| b. Toys? | 01 | 02 |
| c. Medicine? | 01 | 02 |
| d. Household items? | 01 | 02 |
| e. Child care items, such as diapers, baby wipes, etc.? | 01 | 02 |
| f. Food? | 01 | 02 |
| g. Babysitting? | 01 | 02 |
| h. Money? | 01 | 02 |
| i. Anything else? (SPECIFY) | 01 | 02 |
Construct: Purchase Items for Child
Question #: E4
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
E4. How often have you done any of the following for (CHILD)? Have you (READ ITEM) often, sometimes, hardly ever, or never?
| OFTEN | SOME- TIMES |
HARDLY EVER |
NEVER | DON'T KNOW |
RE- FUSED |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Bought clothes, diapers, toys, or presents for (CHILD)? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 98 | 99 |
| b. Paid for (CHILD)'s medical insurance, doctor bills, or medicine? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 98 | 99 |
| c. Given (CHILD)'s mother extra money to help out, not including child support? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 98 | 99 |
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Construct: Role in deciding about childcare
Question #: 5.4
Study: EHS- 1 Month
5.4. How much influence do you have in making major decisions about such things as education, religion, and health care for (CHILD)? Do you have…
None………………………………………..00
Some……………………………………….01
A great deal of influence…………………...02
Construct: Role in deciding about childcare
Question #: 4.10
Study: EHS- 6 Month
4.10. How much of an influence do you have in making major decisions about things such as child care and health care for (CHILD)? Do you have…
None………………………………………..00
Some, or……………………………………01
A great deal of influence?………………….02
Construct: Role in deciding about childcare
Question #: A11
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
A11. How much influence do you have in making major decisions about things such as child care and health care for the (CHILD)? Do you have…
None…………………………………………1
Some………………………………………...2
A great deal of influence…………………….3
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………….99
Construct: Role in deciding about childcare
Question #: Q21
Study: ECLS-B, Resident Father
Q21. How much were you involved in making the decision about your child's current childcare arrangement?
Construct: Role in deciding about childcare
Question #: Q22
Study: ECLS-B, Resident Father
Q22. How much were you involved in making the decision not to use any childcare?
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Construct: Input into child-related decisions
Question #: 5.4
Study: EHS- 1 Month
5.4. How much influence do you have in making major decisions about such things as education, religion, and health care for (CHILD)? Do you have…
None………………………………………..00
Some……………………………………….01
A great deal of influence…………………...02
Construct: Input into child-related decisions
Question #: 3.19
Study: EHS- 3 Month
3.19. How do important decisions about (CHILD) get made?
Do you make most of the important decisions……………………………………01
Do you and (CHILD)'s mother make most of the important decisions together, or………..02
Does (CHILD)'s mother make most of the important decisions?……………………….03
Construct: Input into child-related decisions
Question #: 3.19A
Study: EHS- 3 Month
3.19A. If (CHILD)'s mother makes a decision you do not agree with, do…
Go along with the decision………………01
Discuss the decision with her and try to change her mind………………………….02
Try to change what is done, even if she doesn't agree?…………………………….03
Construct: Input into child-related decisions
Question #: 4.10
Study: EHS- 6 Month
4.10. How much of an influence do you have in making major decisions about things such as child care and health care for (CHILD)? Do you have…
None………………………………………..00
Some, or……………………………………01
A great deal of influence?………………….02
Construct: Input into child-related decisions
Question #: 8.29
Study: EHS- 6 Month
8.29. Thinking of the coming years, how much do you want to be involved in raising (CHILD)? Would you say…
A lot………………………………………..01
A little……………………………………...02
Not very much……………………………...03
Not at all……………………………………04
A. Why is that?
Construct: Input into child-related decisions
Question #: 8.30
Study: EHS- 6 Month
8.30. And, how much do you think (MOTHER) wants you to be involved in raising (CHILD)? Would you say…
A lot………………………………………..01
A little……………………………………...02
Not very much……………………………...03
Not at all……………………………………04
B. Why is that?
Construct: Input into child-related decisions
Question #: A11
Study: ECLS-B, NRF
A11. How much influence do you have in making major decisions about things such as child care and health care for the (CHILD)? Do you have…
None…………………………………………1
Some………………………………………...2
A great deal of influence…………………….3
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………….99
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Construct: Provide health insurance coverage, paid for medical insurance, doctor bills, medicine
Question #: 2.21A
Study: EHS- 3 Month
2.21A. Do you currently provide support for (CHILD), such as (ITEM)?
| YES | NO | |
|---|---|---|
| a. Clothing? | 01 | 00 |
| b. Toys? | 01 | 00 |
| c. Medicine? | 01 | 00 |
| d. Household items? | 01 | 00 |
| e. Child care items, such as diapers, baby wipes, etc.? | 01 | 00 |
| f. Food? | 01 | 00 |
| g. Babysitting? | 01 | 00 |
| h. Money? | 01 | 00 |
| i. Anything else? (SPECIFY) | 01 | 00 |
Construct: Provide health insurance coverage, paid for medical insurance, doctor bills, medicine
Question #: 2.21B
Study: EHS- 3 Month
2.21B. Do you provide (ITEM) only occasionally, or do you provide it on a regular basis? By regularly, we mean every week, month, or year, or on a schedule.
| OCCASIONALLY | REGULARLY | |
|---|---|---|
| a. Clothing? | 01 | 02 |
| b. Toys? | 01 | 02 |
| c. Medicine? | 01 | 02 |
| d. Household items? | 01 | 02 |
| e. Child care items, such as diapers, baby wipes, etc.? | 01 | 02 |
| f. Food? | 01 | 02 |
| g. Babysitting? | 01 | 02 |
| h. Money? | 01 | 02 |
| i. Anything else? (SPECIFY) | 01 | 02 |
Construct: Provide health insurance coverage, paid for medical insurance, doctor bills, medicine
Question #: 8.20
Study: EHS- 6 Month
8.20. A. People organize their household finances in different ways. Do you and
(MOTHER) share all of your combined income and benefits, with both of you fully sharing the money that the other person earns or receives? This means that both of your earnings and benefits become part of the pool of money used for the household.
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………………00
C. How do you and (CHILD'S MOTHER) share common expenses such as
food, rent, and utilities?
Do you share 50/50………………………...00
Do you pay most, or………………………..01
Does she pay most?………………………...02
D. How do you and (CHILD'S MOTHER) share expenses for (CHILD)?
Do you share 50/50………………………...00
Do you pay most, or………………………..01
Does she pay most?………………………...02
Construct: Provide health insurance coverage, paid for medical insurance, doctor bills, medicine
Question #: 8.21
Study: EHS- 6 Month
8.21. I am going to read you a list of things that babies need. Please tell me if you pay for these things for (CHILD), (MOTHER) pays for them, or someone else is the main person who pays for them.
Who pays for (ITEM)? Is it mainly you, mainly (MOTHER), both of you equally or mainly someone else?
| FATHER | MOTHER | BOTH | SOMEONE ELSE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. clothing? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 |
| b. toys? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 |
| c. medicine? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 |
| d. household items? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 |
| e. child care items, such as diapers, baby wipes, etc.? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 |
| f. food? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 |
| g. babysitting? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 |
| h. anything else? (SPECIFY) | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 |
Construct: Provide health insurance coverage, paid for medical insurance, doctor bills, and medicine
Question #: E4
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
E4. How often have you done any of the following for (CHILD)? Have you (READ ITEM) often, sometimes, hardly ever, or never?
| OFTEN | SOME- TIMES |
HARDLY EVER | NEVER | DON'T NOW |
RE- FUSED |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Bought clothes, diapers, toys, or presents for (CHILD)? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 98 | 99 |
| b. Paid for (CHILD)'s medical insurance, doctor bills, or medicine? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 98 | 99 |
| c. Given (CHILD)'s mother extra money to help out, not including child support? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 98 | 99 |
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Construct: Given extra money to help out
Question #: 2.21A
Study: EHS- 3 Month
2.21A. Do you currently provide support for (CHILD), such as (ITEM)?
| YES | NO | |
|---|---|---|
| a. Clothing? | 01 | 00 |
| b. Toys? | 01 | 00 |
| c. Medicine? | 01 | 00 |
| d. Household items? | 01 | 00 |
| e. Child care items, such as diapers, baby wipes, etc.? | 01 | 00 |
| f. Food? | 01 | 00 |
| g. Babysitting? | 01 | 00 |
| h. Money? | 01 | 00 |
| i. Anything else? (SPECIFY) | 01 | 00 |
Construct: Given extra money to help out
Question #: 2.21B
Study: EHS- 3 Month
2.21B. Do you provide (ITEM) only occasionally, or do you provide it on a regular basis? By regularly, we mean every week, month, or year, or on a schedule.
| OCCASIONALLY | REGULARLY | |
|---|---|---|
| a. Clothing? | 01 | 02 |
| b. Toys? | 01 | 02 |
| c. Medicine? | 01 | 02 |
| d. Household items? | 01 | 02 |
| e. Child care items, such as diapers, baby wipes, etc.? | 01 | 02 |
| f. Food? | 01 | 02 |
| g. Babysitting? | 01 | 02 |
| h. Money? | 01 | 02 |
| i. Anything else? (SPECIFY) | 01 | 02 |
Construct: Given extra money to help out
Question #: E4
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
E4. How often have you done any of the following for (CHILD)? Have you (READ ITEM) often, sometimes, hardly ever, or never?
| OFTEN | SOME- TIMES |
HARDLY EVER |
NEVER | DON'T KNOW |
RE- FUSED |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Bought clothes, diapers, toys, or presents for (CHILD)? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 98 | 99 |
| b. Paid for (CHILD)'s medical insurance, doctor bills, or medicine? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 98 | 99 |
| c. Given (CHILD)'s mother extra money to help out, not including child support? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 98 | 99 |
Construct: Given extra money to help out
Question #: E5
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
E5. Have you given anyone in (CHILD)'s household help by:
| YES | NO | DK | REFUSED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Helping out with repairs around the house or to the car | 1 | 2 | 98 | 99 |
| b. Buying food- either groceries or meals out | 1 | 2 | 98 | 99 |
| c. Making car payments, paying for repairs, or purchasing or loaning a car | 1 | 2 | 98 | 99 |
| d. Making rent or mortgage payments | 1 | 2 | 98 | 99 |
| e. Helping pay for utilities or other household bills | 1 | 2 | 98 | 99 |
| f. Some other kind of help (SPECIFY) | 1 | 2 | 98 | 99 |
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Construct: Take child to sitter or childcare
Question #: 7.5
Study: EHS- 6 Month
7.5. Have you taken (CHILD) to child care or a child development center or picked up (CHILD) from there?
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………………00
A. About how many times per month do you drop off or pick up (CHILD) from child care or a child development center?
/_(INSERT #)____/
B. When you drop off or pick up (CHILD), do you talk to the person who takes care of (CHILD)?
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………………00
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Construct: How much child support due/how often paid
Question #: 8.22
Study: EHS- 6 Month
8.22. Did you give money to support (CHILD) last month?
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………………00
DON'T KNOW…………………………….-1
REFUSED………………………………….-3
A. How much money did you give to (CHILD)'s mother last month?
$ /_(INSERT #)____/
DON'T KNOW…………………………….-1
REFUSED………………………………….-3
B. Is it a financial problem for you to provide this money?
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………………00
DON'T KNOW…………………………….-1
REFUSED………………………………….-3
C. How much do you think you could comfortably give each week to help
support (CHILD)?
$ /_(INSERT #)____/
NOTHING…………………………………00
Construct: How much child support due/ how often paid
Question #: E8
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
E8. How much per month are you supposed to pay for (CHILD)'s support?
$ /_(INSERT #)____/ PER MONTH
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………….99
Construct: How much child support due/ how often paid
Question #: E9
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
E9. How much did you pay for (CHILD)'s support last month?
$ /_(INSERT #)____/ PER MONTH
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………….99
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Construct: Type of child support arrangements
Question #: 8.28B
Study: EHS- 6 Month
8.28B. Are you required by a child support agency to make payments for (CHILD)'s support? (Is there a support order or legal agreement that you are supposed to pay child support money?)
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………….……00
NOT APPROPRIATE……………………...-4
Construct: Type of child support arrangements
Question #: E6
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
E6. Thinking about child support, do you have a legal agreement, an informal agreement, or no agreement at all with (CHILD)'s father?
LEGAL……………………………………...1
INFORMAL…………………………………2
NO ARRANGEMENT……………………...3
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………….99
Construct: Type of child support arrangements
Question #: B21
Study: FF-F
B21. Have you told (BABY'S MOTHER) that you will provide financial support for the baby during the coming year?
YES……………………………………….…1
NO…………………………………………...2
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Construct: Whether baby will have father's last name/Whether father's will be on the birth certificate
Question #: 8.24
Study: EHS- 6 Month
8.24. Our next set of questions is about legal responsibility for (CHILD). In this study, some of the men we are interviewing are the biological fathers of the child we are asking about, and some of them are not related to the child. Because of this, please excuse any awkwardness in these questions.
A. Are you (CHILD)'s biological father?
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………………02
B. Is your name on (CHILD)'s birth certificate?
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………………02
C. Were you married to (CHILD)'s mother at the time of (CHILD)'s birth?
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………………02
Construct: Whether baby will have father's last name/Whether father's name will be on the birth certificate
Question #: E7
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
E7. Did you ever sign the application for (CHILD)'s birth certificate or sign a statement that legally says you are (CHILD)'s father?
YES……………………………………….…1
NO…………………………………………...2
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………….99
Construct: Whether baby will have father's last name/Whether father's name will appear on birth certificate
Question #: A4
Study: FF-F
A4. Will the (baby/babies) have your last name?
YES……………………………………….…1
NO…………………………………………...2
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
A. Did you want the (baby/babies) to have your last name?
YES……………………………………….…1
NO…………………………………………...2
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
Construct: Whether baby will have father's last name/Whether father's name will appear on birth certificate
Question #: A5
Study: FF-F
A5. Will your name be on the birth certificate(s)?
YES……………………………………….…1
NO…………………………………………...2
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
A. Did you want your name to be on the birth certificate(s)?
YES……………………………………….…1
NO…………………………………………...2
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
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Construct: Legal paternity established
Question #: 8.25
Study: EHS- 6 Month
8.25. Do you have legal paternity for (CHILD)? (We mean that you or (CHILD)'s mother have established your paternity by either of you signing legal papers or going to court.)
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………………02
A. Did you establish legal paternity at the hospital or through some other means?
HOSPITAL………………………………...01
OTHER (SPECIFY)……………………….00
B. Who initiated the action to make you (CHILD)'s legal father? Was it you,
(CHILD's MOTHER), both of you, or was it required by some government agency?
FATHER…………………………………...01
MOTHER…………………………………..02
BOTH MOTHER AND FATHER…………03
REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT
AGENCY…………………………………..04
Construct: Legal paternity established
Question #: 8.26
Study: EHS- 6 Month
8.26. Did you need to go to court to establish your paternity?
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………………02
Construct: Legal paternity established
Question #: 8.27
Study: EHS- 6 Month
8.27. Do either you or (MOTHER) plan to establish your legal paternity?
YES-MOTHER PLANS…………………...01
YES, FATHER/ FATHER-FIGURE PLANS……………………………………..02
YES, WILL BE DONE JOINTLY………...03
NO, NEITHER PLANS……………………00
Construct: Legal paternity established
Question #: E7
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
E7. Did you ever sign the application for (CHILD)'s birth certificate or sign a statement that legally says you are (CHILD)'s father?
YES……………………………………….…1
NO…………………………………………...2
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………….99
Construct: Legal paternity established
Question #: F13
Study: FF-F
F13. Can a blood test prove whether a man is really the father of the child?
YES……………………………………….…1
NO…………………………………………...2
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
Construct: Legal paternity established
Question #: F14
Study: FF-F
F14. Has anyone at the hospital talked to you or given you information about establishing paternity?
YES……………………………………….…1
NO…………………………………………...2
Construct: Legal paternity established
Question #: F15
Study: FF-F
F15. If a man gets a woman pregnant and doesn't want to marry her, how likely is it that he will be required to pay support for the child? Would you say there is…
No chance……………………………………1
A little chance……………………………….2
A 50-50 chance……………………………...3
A pretty good chance………………………..4
An almost certain chance……………………5
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Construct: Share common household and child related expenses
Question #: 8.20
Study: EHS- 6 Month
8.20. A. People organize their household finances in different ways. Do you and (MOTHER) share all of your combined income and benefits, with both of you fully sharing the money that the other person earns or receives? This means that both of your earnings and benefits become part of the pool of money used for the household.
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………………00
B. How do you and (CHILD'S MOTHER) share common expenses such as food, rent, and utilities?
Do you share 50/50………………………...00
Do you pay most, or………………………..01
Does she pay most?………………………...02
C. How do you and (CHILD'S MOTHER) share expenses for (CHILD)?
Do you share 50/50………………………...00
Do you pay most, or………………………..01
Does she pay most?………………………...02
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Construct: Plans for involvement in the future
Question #: 8.29
Study: EHS- 6 Month
8.29. Thinking of the coming years, how much do you want to be involved in raising (CHILD)? Would you say…
A lot………………………………………..01
A little……………………………………...02
Not very much……………………………...03
Not at all……………………………………04
B. Why is that?
Construct: Plans for involvement in the future
Question #: 8.30
Study: EHS- 6 Month
8.30. And, how much do you think (MOTHER) wants you to be involved in raising (CHILD)? Would you say…
A lot………………………………………..01
A little……………………………………...02
Not very much……………………………...03
Not at all……………………………………04
H. Why is that?
Construct: Plans for involvement in the future
Question #: A12
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
A12. Do you want to be involved in raising (CHILD) in the coming years?
YES……………………………………….…1
NO…………………………………………...2
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………….99
Construct: Plans for involvement in the future
Question #: A13
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
A13. How do you think (CHILD)'s mother feels about you visiting and being involved with (CHILD)? Would you say…
She wants you to visit and stay involved……………1
She doesn't want you to be involved………………..2
You are not sure what she thinks……………………3
DON'T KNOW…………………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………………….99
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Construct: How many children live elsewhere
Question #: E3
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
E3. How many of your biological or natural children live outside of your household?
/_(INSERT #)____/ NUMBER OF CHILDREN LIVING OUTSIDE HOUSEHOLD
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Construct: Provide support for children living elsewhere
Question #: E10a
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
E10a. Do you provide child support for your other child?
YES……………………………………….…1
NO…………………………………………...2
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………….99
Construct: Provide support for children living elsewhere
Question #: E10b
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
E10b. Do you pay child support for any of your other children?
YES……………………………………….…1
NO…………………………………………...2
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………….99
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