questionnaires in child psychology

Question 1

how can questionnaires be adapted for children? (2)

Answer 1

• using smiley faces rather than numbers on Likert scales

- words need to be understandable for children

Question 2

what type of questions can be asked to children in questionnaires?

Answer 2

-both open and closed questions

Question 3

what do questionnaires measure?

Answer 3

measure a child’s opinion and point of view

Question 4

what type of data does questionnaires gather? (2)

Answer 4

• quantitative data

- qualitative data

Question 5

what strengths are there for using questionnaires with children? (4)

Answer 5

• large number of questionnaires can be administered to children
• cost-effective and efficient
• standardised questions
• can be completely privately- more honest answers

Question 6

what weaknesses are there for using questionnaires with children? (4)

Answer 6

• children may be influenced by social desirability
• children may misunderstand questions-less valid data
• boredom effects-won’t complete questionnaire properly/fully-invalid data
• certain types of people complete questionnaires- not wide target population-less representative