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Construct: Number of hours with child and whether primary caregiver
Question #: 2.13
Study: EHS- 1 Month
2.13. Since (CHILD) was born, how often have you spent one or more hours a day with (CHILD)? Was it…
Every day or almost every day……………..01
A few times a week………………………...02
A few times a month……………………….03
Once or twice…………...…………….……04
Never…………………….…………………05
Construct: Number of hours with child and whether primary caregiver
Question #: 2.14
Study: EHS- 1 Month
2.14. Since (he/she) was born, how often have you looked after (CHILD) while (CHILD's MOTHER/PRIMARY CAREGIVER) did other things? Was it…
Every day or almost every day……………..01
A few times a week………………………...02
A few times a month……………………….03
Once or twice…………...…………….……04
Never…………………….…………………05
Construct: Number of hours with child and whether primary caregiver
Question #: 2.15
Study: EHS- 1 Month
2.15. A. On an average day during the week when you are with (CHILD), Monday
to Friday, how many hours when you are awake do you usually spend with (CHILD)?
/_(INSERT #)___/ HOURS
NEVER WITH CHILD DURING WEEK....-4
B. For how many of these hours are you usually alone with (CHILD)?
/_(INSERT #)___/ HOURS
NONE……………………………………...00
Construct: Number of hours with child and whether primary caregiver
Question #: 2.16
Study: EHS- 1 Month
2.16. A. On an average weekend day when you are with (CHILD), Saturday and
Sunday, how many hours when you are awake do you usually spend with (CHILD)?
/_(INSERT #)___/ HOURS
NEVER WITH CHILD DURING
WEEKEND………………………………...-4
B. For how many of these hours are you usually alone with (CHILD)?
/_(INSERT #)___/ HOURS
NONE……………………………………...00
Construct: Number of hours with child and whether primary caretaker
Question #: 2.8
Study: EHS- 6 Month
2.8. In the past month, how often have you spent one or more hours a day with (CHILD)? Was it…
Every day or almost every day……………..01
A few times a week………………………...02
A few times a month……………………….03
Once or twice…………...…………….……04
Never…………………….…………………05
Construct: Number of hours with child and whether primary caregiver
Question #: 2.9
Study: EHS- 6 Month
2.9. In the past month, how often have you looked after (CHILD) while (CHILD's MOTHER/PRIMARY CAREGIVER) did other things? Was it…
Every day or almost every day……………..01
A few times a week………………………...02
A few times a month……………………….03
Once or twice…………...…………….……04
Never…………………….…………………05
A. On an average day during the week when you are with (CHILD), Monday
to Friday, how many hours when you are awake do you usually spend with (CHILD)?
/_(INSERT #)___/ HOURS
NEVER WITH CHILD DURING WEEK....-4
1. For how many of these hours are you usually alone with (him/her)?
/_(INSERT #)___/ HOURS
NONE……………………………………...00
B. On an average weekend day when you are with (CHILD), Saturday and
Sunday, how many hours when you are awake do you usually spend with (CHILD)?
/_(INSERT #)___/ HOURS
NEVER WITH CHILD DURING
WEEKEND………………………………...-4
1. For how many of these hours are you usually alone with (him/her)?
/_(INSERT #)___/ HOURS
NONE……………………………………...00
Construct: Number of hours with child and whether primary caregiver
Question #: 2.10
Study: EHS- 6 Month
2.10. In a typical day when you are with (CHILD), do you give (CHILD's MOTHER/PRIMARY CAREGIVER) a lot, some, or no help in caring for (CHILD)?
A LOT……………………………………...01
SOME……………………………………...02
NO HELP…………………………………..03
A. In a typical day when you are with (CHILD), do you help in caring for (CHILD) by….
| YES | NO | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Preparing bottles or food for (him/her)? | 01 | 00 |
| 2. Feeding (him/her)? | 01 | 00 |
| 3. Putting (him/her) to bed? | 01 | 00 |
| 4. Bathing (him/her)? | 01 | 00 |
| 5. Diapering (him/her)? | 01 | 00 |
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Construct: Prenatal support
Question #: 3.8
Study: EHS- 1 Month
3.8. Did father/father-figure learn about pregnancy after baby was born?
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………………02
Construct: Prenatal support
Question #: 3.9
Study: EHS- 1 Month
3.9. Did you go with (MOTHER) on her first visit to the doctor after she found out she was pregnant?
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………………02
Construct: Prenatal support
Question #: 3.10
Study: EHS- 1 Month
3.10. Did you do any of the following before (CHILD) was born? Did you…
| YES | NO | NA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Go to the doctor with (MOTHER)? | 01 | 00 | -4 |
| B. See an ultrasound of (her/him)? | 01 | 00 | -4 |
| C. Listen to (her/his) heartbeat? | 01 | 00 | |
| D. Talk to (her/him)? | 01 | 00 | |
| E. Feel (her/him) move? | 01 | 00 | |
| F. Discuss how (MOTHER)'s pregnancy was going with her? | 01 | 00 | |
| G. Attend child birth or Lamaze classes with (MOTHER)? | 01 | 00 | -4 |
| H. Give (MOTHER) money or buy things for the baby? | 01 | 00 | -4 |
Construct: Prenatal support
Question #: 3.11
Study: EHS- 1 Month
3.11. Did you do any other things to help (MOTHER) prepare for (CHILD's) birth?
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………………02
A. What types of things did you do?
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Construct: Prenatal support
Question #: Q6
Study: ECLS-B, Resident Father
Q6. Did you do any of the following before your child was born? Did you…
(Mark one response for each.)
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| a. Discuss how your (wife/partner's) pregnancy was going with her? | ||
| b. See a sonogram or ultrasound of the baby? | ||
| c. Listen to the baby's heartbeat? | ||
| d. Feel the baby move? | ||
| e. Attend childbirth classes or Lamaze classes with your child's mother? | ||
| f. Buy things for the child? |
Construct: Prenatal support
Question #: B3
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
B3. Did you do any of the following before (CHILD) was born? Did you…
| YES | NO | DON'T KNOW | REFUSED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Discuss how the mother's pregnancy was going with her? | 1 | 2 | 98 | 99 |
| b. See a sonogram or ultrasound? | 1 | 2 | 98 | 99 |
| c. Listen to (CHILD'S) heartbeat? | 1 | 2 | 98 | 99 |
| d. Feel (CHILD) move? | 1 | 2 | 98 | 99 |
| e. Attend childbirth classes or Lamaze classes with (CHILD's) mother? | 1 | 2 | 98 | 99 |
| f. Buy things for (CHILD)? | 1 | 2 | 98 | 99 |
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Construct: Present at birth, visits soon after
Question #: 3.12
Study: EHS- 1 Month
3.12. Next, thinking of (CHILD's) birth, were you present when (he/she) was born, either in the hospital or wherever the birth was?
YES IN HOSPITAL DELIVERY ROOM...01
YES, ELSEWHERE……………………….02
YES, IN HOSPITAL WAITING ROOM….03
NO………………………………………….00
Construct: Present at birth, visits soon after
Question #: 3.13
Study: EHS- 1 Month
3.13. When (CHILD) was in the hospital after (he/she) was born, did you come to see (him/her)?
YES………………………………………...01
NO…………………………………………00
CHILD NOT IN HOSPITAL………………-4
A. When (CHILD) was in the hospital after (he/she) was born, did your mother or father go to see (him/her)?
YES………………………………...01
NO…………………………………00
NO, LIVE TOO FAR AWAY…..…02
CHILD NOT IN HOSPITAL………-4
B. When did you first hold (CHILD)?
DAY OF BIRTH…………………...01
1-3 DAYS AFTER BIRTH………...02
4-7 DAYS AFTER BIRTH………...03
8-14 DAYS AFTER BIRTH……….04
15-21 DAYS AFTER BIRTH……...05
22-28 DAYS AFTER BIRTH……...06
29-35 DAYS AFTER BIRTH……...07
36 OR MORE DAYS AFTER BIRTH……………………………...08
NEVER HELD CHILD……………09
Construct: Present at birth, visits soon after
Question #: B4
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
B4. Thinking of (CHILD'S) birth, were you in the delivery room or the room where (CHILD) was born?
YES………………………………………….1
NO………………………………….………..2
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………….99
Construct: Present at birth, visits soon after
Question #: B5
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
B5. Whether or not you were present at the birth, when (CHILD) was in the hospital or birthing center after (he/she) was born, did you come to see (him/her)?
YES………………………………………….1
NO………………………….………………..2
CHILD NEVER IN HOSPITAL OR
BIRTHING CENTER……………………….3
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………….99
Construct: Present at birth, visits soon after
Question #: B6
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
B6. When did you first hold (CHILD)?
Within an hour after delivery………………..1
Day of birth, but more than an hour after
delivery……………………………………...2
1 day after birth……………………………...3
2-3 days after birth…………………………..4
4-7 days after birth…………………………..5
8-14 days after birth…………………………6
15 or more days after birth…………………..7
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………….99
Construct: Present at birth, visits soon after
Question #: Q7
Study: ECLS-B, Resident Father
Q7. Thinking of your child's birth, were you in the delivery room or the room where the child was born?
Construct: Present at birth, visits soon after
Question #: Q8
Study: ECLS-B, Resident Father
Q8. Whether or not you were present at the birth, when your child was in the hospital or birthing center after (he/she) was born, did you come to see (him/her)?
Construct: Present at birth, visits soon after
Question #: A2
Study: FF-F
A2. Were you present at the birth?
YES………………………………………….1
NO…………………………………………..2
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Construct: Held newborn
Question #: 3.13b
Study: EHS- 1 Month
3.13b. When did you first hold (CHILD)?
DAY OF BIRTH…………………………...01
1-3 DAYS AFTER BIRTH………………...02
4-7 DAYS AFTER BIRTH………………...03
8-14 DAYS AFTER BIRTH……………….04
15-21 DAYS AFTER BIRTH……………...05
22-28 DAYS AFTER BIRTH……………...06
29-35 DAYS AFTER BIRTH……………...07
36 OR MORE DAYS AFTER BIRTH….....08
NEVER HELD CHILD……………………09
Construct: Held newborn
Question #: B6
Study: ECLS-B, Non-Resident Father
B6. When did you first hold (CHILD)?
Within an hour after delivery………………..1
Day of birth, but more than an hour after
delivery……………………………………...2
1 day after birth……………………………...3
2-3 days after birth…………………………..4
4-7 days after birth…………………………..5
8-14 days after birth…………………………6
15 or more days after birth…………………..7
DON'T KNOW…………………………….98
REFUSED………………………………….99
Construct: Held newborn
Question #: Q9
Study: ECLS-B, Resident Father
Q9. When did you first hold your newborn?
Within an hour after delivery
Day of birth, but more than an hour after delivery
1 day after birth
2-3 days after birth
4-7 days after birth
8-14 days after birth
15 or more days after birth
Construct: Held newborn
Question #: A3
Study: FF-F
A3. Have you held the [baby/babies]?
YES………………………………………….1
NO…………………………………………..2
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Construct: Warmth/Affection
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Sing nursery rhymes like "Jack and Jill" to (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| B. Sing songs to (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| C. Have relatives visit you? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| D. Take (CHILD) with you to visit relatives? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| E. Take (CHILD) shopping with you? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| F. Take (CHILD) with you to a religious service or religious event? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| G. Visit friends with (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| 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: Warmth/Affection
Question #: 4.1
Study: EHS- 3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Sing nursery rhymes like "Jack and Jill" to (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| B. Sing songs to (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| C. Have relatives visit you? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| D. Take (CHILD) with you to visit relatives? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| E. Take (CHILD) shopping with you? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| F. Take (CHILD) with you to a religious service or religious event? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| G. Visit friends with (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| 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: Warmth/Affection
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: Warmth/Affection
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? (Mark one response for each item.)
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Change your child's diaper? | ||||||||
| B. Prepare meals or bottles for your child? | ||||||||
| C. Feed your child or give your child a bottle? | ||||||||
| D. Play peek-a-boo with your child? | ||||||||
| E. Read or tell stories to your 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 your child? | ||||||||
| I. Take your child shopping or on errands with you? | ||||||||
| J. Put your child to sleep? | ||||||||
| K. Wash or bathe your child? | ||||||||
| L. Take your child outside for a walk or to play in the yard, park, or playground? | ||||||||
| M. Take your child to or from the sitter or daycare center? | ||||||||
| N. Dress your child? |
Construct: Warmth/Affection
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 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? How often did you…
| MORE THAN ONCE A DAY | ABOUT ONCE A DAY | A FEW TIMES/ WEEK | A FEW TIMES A MONTH | RARELY | NOT AT ALL | DON'T KNOW | REFUSED | 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 your child 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 your 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, park, or playground? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| M. Take (CHILD) to/from the sitter or daycare center? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| N. Dress (CHILD)? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
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Construct: Shared Activities
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Sing nursery rhymes like “Jack and Jill” to (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| B. Sing songs to (him/her)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| C. Have relatives visit you? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| D. Take (CHILD) with you to visit relatives? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| E. Take (CHILD) shopping with you? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| F. Take (CHILD) with you to a religious service or religious event? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| G. Visit friends with (CHILD)? | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | -1 | |
| 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 |
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Construct: Shared Activities
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: Shared Activities
Question #: Q1
Study: ECLS-B, Non-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? (Mark one response for each item.)
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Change your child’s diaper? | ||||||||
| B. Prepare meals or bottles for your child? | ||||||||
| C. Feed your child or give your child a bottle? | ||||||||
| D. Play peek-a-boo with your child? | ||||||||
| E. Read or tell stories to your 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 your child? | ||||||||
| I. Take your child shopping or on errands with you? | ||||||||
| J. Put your child to sleep? | ||||||||
| K. Wash or bathe your child? | ||||||||
| L. Take your child outside for a walk or to play in the yard, park, or playground? | ||||||||
| M. Take your child to or from the sitter or daycare center? | ||||||||
| N. Dress your child? |
Construct: Shared Activities
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 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? How often did you...?
| MORE THAN ONCE A DAY | ABOUT ONCE A DAY | A FEW TIMES/ 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 your child 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, park, or playground? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| M. Take (CHILD) to or from the sitter or daycare center? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
| N. Dress (CHILD)? | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
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