CATI 1: individual questionnaire (CATI)[instrument]

This questionnaire module contains questions on: contact and contact frequency to biological parents, twins, siblings not living in the household (anymore); current employment; current subjective health; diagnoses (adults and children); general information onf twins' grandparents; global life satisfaction; history of education and graduation: educational degrees, vocational training, year abroad; long/short version of deviant-delinquent behaviour measure; occupational status; occurence and subjective evaluation of different life events (e.g., marriage, death, unemployment); occurrence and subjective evaluation of important life transitions and developmental tasks (e.g. school enrolment, stays abroad, entering labor market, romantic relationships, change of social environment); partnership and marital status; photos of school reports, self-report on school grades (current school marks, marks of highest graduation); previous employment; religious affiliation; church attendance; religiosity / spirituality; satisfaction with sibling relationship; self-regulation: consistency of interest, self-control; twin-specific questions for parents (e.g., dress twins alike); twin-specific questions for twins themselves (e.g. relationship to other twin); type of education / training; current status of education / qualification; working time.

Questions

Sort Question Name
144 How was it for you? lev1603
146 Has it ever happened before? lev1701
145 Has a family member been/or was a family member affected by a permanent heavy disability, physical or mental illness in the last 12 months? lev1700
147 Who was that? lev1702
149 Did you lose your job in the last 12 months? lev1800
148 How was it for you? lev1703
150 Has it ever happened before? lev1801
151 How was it for you? lev1803
152 Did a family member lose his/her job in the last 12 months? lev1900
153 Has it ever happened before? lev1901
154 How was it for you? lev1903
156 Has it ever happened before? lev2001
157 How was it for you? lev2003
155 Did one of your parents lose his/her job in the last 12 months? lev2000
158 Did a family member or another important person pass away in the last 12 months? lev2100
159 Has it ever happened before? lev2101
160 Who was that? lev2111
161 How was it for you? lev2103
162 Were you a victim of crime or violence in the last 12 months? lev2200
163 Has it ever happened before? lev2201
164 How was it for you? lev2203
165 Was a family member a victim of crime or violence in the last 12 months? lev2300
168 How was it for you? lev2303
169 In the last 12 months, did a positive or negative event happen that was important for you? lev9000
166 Has it ever happened before? lev2301
167 Who was that? lev2311
170 Did another good or bad event happen before ? lev9001
171 What exactly was that? lev9029
252 When did you see your <name twin 2> the last time? con0202u
254 How often have you been in contact with <name twin 2> in the past 6 months or since moving out , for example by phone, mail, etc.? con0204u
255 When were you in contact with <name twin 2> the last time? con0205u
253 When did you see <name twin 2> father the last time? con0203u
256 When were you in contact with <name twin 2> the last time? con0206u
257 Does <name sibling> live. . . con0200s
258 How often have you seen your <sibling> in the past 6 months or since moving out? con0201s
261 How often have you been in contact with <sibling> in the past 6 months or since moving out , for example by phone, mail, etc.? con0204s
259 When did you see your <name sibling> the last time? con0202s
260 When did you see <name sibling> father the last time? con0203s
262 When were you in contact with <name sibling> the last time? con0205s
263 When were you in contact with <name sibling> the last time? con0206s
264 Does <name twin 1> live . . . con0100t
172 How was it for you? lev9003
178 How old were you then? bpa0103
58 Have you ever dropped out from a training or university? tra0300
189 What was the reason that [bpa0104=2,3,4,5] did not work? bpa0303
190 What was the position/occupation of [bpa0104=2,3,4,5] when you were 15 years old? bpa0398
191 What was the position/occupation of [bpa0104=2,3,4,5] when you were 15 years old? bpa0399
192 Did you live together with your biological mother your entire childhood until the age of 16 years? bpa0400
193 What was the reason that you did not live together with your biological mother? bpa0401
194 How old were you then? bpa0403
195 Did you have a stepmother, an adoptive or foster mother until the age of 16 years? Or did your father have a new partner who lived in the household? bpa0404
196 If bpa0404 = 2,3,4,5 then: First, I have a few questions about your biological mother: To all: What is the highest degree acquired by your mother? bpa0500
197 Did your mother complete a vocational training or study? bpa0501
198 Did your mother work when you were 15 years old? bpa0502
199 What was the reason that your mother did not work? bpa0503
200 What was the position/occupation of your mother when you were 15 years old? bpa0598
201 What was the position/occupation of your mother when you were 15 years old? bpa0599
202 What is the highest degree acquired by [bpa0404=2,3,4,5]? bpa0600
203 Did [bpa0404=2,3,4,5] complete a vocational training or study? bpa0601
204 Did [bpa0404=2,3,4,5] work when you were 15 years old? bpa0602
205 What was the reason that [bpa0404=2,3,4,5] did not work? bpa0603
206 What was the position/occupation of [bpa0404=2,3,4,5] when you were 15 years old? bpa0698
207 What was the position/occupation of [bpa0404=2,3,4,5] when you were 15 years old? bpa0699
208 Were the twins <Twin1> and <Twin2> enrolled in the same class, different classes or different schools? tsp0500
209 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how twin 1 felt about the enrollment. tsp0502
235 When were you in contact with your biological mother the last time? con0106m
236 Does your biological father live. . . con0100f
237 How often have you seen your biological father in the past 6 months or since moving out? con0101f
238 When did you see your biological father the last time? con0102f
239 When did you see your biological father the last time? con0103f
265 How often have you seen your <name twin 1> in the past 6 months or since moving out? con0101t
245 When did you see your <name twin 1> the last time? con0202t
246 When did you see <name twin 1> father the last time? con0203t
247 How often have you been in contact with <name twin 1> in the past 6 months or since moving out , for example by phone, mail, etc.? con0204t
248 When were you in contact with <name twin 1> the last time? con0205t
249 When were you in contact with <name twin 1> the last time? con0206t
250 Does <name twin 2> live. . . con0200u
266 When did you see your <name twin 1> the last time? con0102t
267 When did you see <name twin 1> the last time? con0103t
268 How often have you been in contact with <name twin 1> in the past 6 months or since moving out , for example by phone, mail, etc.? con0104t
269 When were you in contact with <name twin 1> the last time? con0105t
270 When were you in contact with <name twin 1> the last time? con0106t
271 Does <name twin 2> live. . . con0100u
278 Does <name sibling> live. . . con0100s
279 How often have you seen your <sibling> in the past 6 months or since moving out? con0101s
280 When did you see your <name sibling> the last time? con0102s
281 When did you see <name sibling> the last time? con0103s
282 How often have you been in contact with <sibling> in the past 6 months or since moving out , for example by phone, mail, etc.? con0104s
283 When were you in contact with <name sibling> the last time? con0105s
284 When were you in contact with <name sibling> the last time? con0106s
9 Let's turn to some statements that may apply to you more or less . Please provide us with each statement on how you personally assess in comparison with other people . There are no right or wrong answers , you simply respond spontaneously . You can your answer on a scale from 1 'does not apply to me ' to 5 'applies to me' grade . How much do the following statements apply to you? srg0100
10 Did you understand the previous questions? srg0700
11 Are you currently in education or training? In other words, are you attending a school or institution of higher education (including doctorate / Ph.D.), completing an apprenticeship or vocational training, or participating in further education or training? edu0300
0 At the beginning I would like to know how satisfied are you with your life in general. Here are some statements to which you agree or you can refuse. Please answer on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is strongly disagree and 5 means strongly agree. gls0100
1 What is your marital status? fam0100
2 Are you in a serious / permanent relationship? fam0200
3 Are you in a serious / permanent relationship? fam0201
4 What is the sex of your partner? fam0300
12 What type of education or training are you pursuing? edu0301
13 What type of general-education school is it? edu0400
14 What class do you go to at this school? Note: In summer holidays, please state the class you will go after summer holidays. edu0402
15 Hereafter I would like to ask you some questions about your last annual certificate. When did you receive your last annual certificate? Please tell me the month and year. cer0300
16 Hereafter I would like to ask you some questions about your last annual certificate. When did you receive your last annual certificate? Please tell me the month and year. cer0301
17 Did you receive the last year's certificate from a school abroad? cer0302
18 At what school you received your last year certificate? cer0303
19 For what class the last year certificate was issued? cer0305
20 Which grade did you get in mathematics on your last year's certificate? cer0100
21 Is there or has there been a subject which is comparable to mathematics? If so, how is this subject called and what grade did you receive? cer0103
22 Comparable classes in another language (grade) cer0105
23 Which grade did you get in german on your last year's certificate? cer0200
24 Is there or has there been a subject which is comparable to German? If so, how is this subject called and what grade did you receive? cer0203
25 Comparable classes in another language (grade) cer0205
26 What type of vocational training are you pursuing? edu0307
27 What type of higher education are you pursuing? edu0303
28 Have you received a degree since the last interview, since <Date F2F Interview-Person>? eca0900
29 Which? eca0901
30 When did you reach the new graduation? Please tell me the month and year. eca0903
31 When did you reach the new graduation? Please tell me the month and year. eca0904
41 When did you leave your last job? emp0800
42 When did you leave your last job? emp0801
43 How long were you employed at that job? emp0802
44 How long were you employed at that job? emp0803
59 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about dropping out. tra0301
60 Has <Twin1> ever moved out of the parental home? tra0100t
65 Has <Twin1> moved from primary to secondary school? tra0500t
74 Has <Twin2> ever moved out of the parental home? tra0100u
79 Has <Twin2> moved from primary to secondary school? tra0500u
88 Has <sibling> have ever moved out of the parental home? tra0100s
93 Has <sibling> moved from primary to secondary school? tra0500s
103 Please indicate whether the following statements as you <Twin2> estimate compared to other people. There are no right or wrong answers, you simply respond spontaneously. Please use a scale from 1 'strongly disagree' to 5 'strongly agree'. srg0400u
104 Please indicate whether the following statements as you <sibling1> estimate compared to other people. There are no right or wrong answers, you simply respond spontaneously. Please use a scale from 1 'strongly disagree' to 5 'strongly agree'. srg0400s
121 Has it ever happened before? lev0701
122 How was it for you? lev0703
123 Did you or have you had financial worries or serious financial problems in the last 12 months? lev0900
124 Has it ever happened before? lev0901
125 How was it for you? lev0903
131 How was it for you? lev1103
137 How was it for you? lev1303
143 Has it ever happened before? lev1601
5 Text: age >= 15: May I ask you some questions about your denomination and religiosity? Are you a member of a church or religious community? If so, are you . . . rel0100
6 In general, how often do you go to church or in the mosque , synagogue or other house of worship? rel0200
7 Regardless of whether you are associated with a particular religion: how religious are you? rel0300
8 Regardless of whether you consider yourself as a religious person or not : How spiritual are you? rel0400
32 Did you receive the graduation in foreign countries? eca0905
33 What grade point average you have in your diploma? eca0906
34 Since the last interview: Did you achieve a new vocational training qualification or university degree? eca1000
35 What is your new vocational training qualification or university degree? eca1001
36 Have you done paid work during the last 7 days, even if only for an hour or a few hours? emp0100
37 Are you currently on maternity leave (Mutterschutz) or on statutory parental leave (Elternzeit)? emp0200
38 Are you officially registered unemployed at the Federal Employment Agency (Agentur fuer Arbeit)? emp0300
39 Are you currently engaged in paid employment? Which of the following applies best to your status? Pensioners with employment contract are regarded as employed here. emp0400
40 Have you ever been in paid employment? emp0810
45 How did that job end? emp0804
46 Have you had an employment termination or have you changed employment since the last interview? emp1400
47 What is your current occupational status? emp0600
48 Please tell me the number of your employees. emp0603
49 Is this work temporary or on a contractual basis? emp0703
50 Do you have a fixed-term or permanent employment contract? emp0704
51 How many hours are stipulated in your contract per week excluding overtime? emp0705
52 Have you ever moved out of the parental home? tra0100
57 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the transition. tra0201
53 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about moving out? tra0101
54 Have you moved from primary to secondary school? tra0500
55 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the transition. tra0501
56 Have you moved from secondary school to university, vocational training, work, etc.? tra0200
61 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the move out. tra0101t
62 Has <Twin 1> already been enrolled in school? tra0400t
63 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how <Twin 1> personally felt about the enrollment . tra0402t
64 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the enrollment. tra0401t
66 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how <Twin 1> felt about the transition. tra0502t
67 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the transition. tra0501t
68 Has <Twin 1> moved from secondary school to university, vocational training, work, etc.? tra0200t
69 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how <Twin 1> felt about the transition. tra0202t
70 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the transition. tra0201t
71 Has <Twin 1> ever dropped out from a training or university? tra0300t
72 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how <Twin 1> felt about dropping out. tra0302t
73 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the dropout. tra0301t
75 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the move out. tra0101u
76 Has <Twin 2> already been enrolled in school? tra0400u
77 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how <Twin 2> personally felt about the enrollment . tra0402u
78 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the enrollment. tra0401u
80 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how <Twin 2> felt about the transition. tra0502u
81 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the transition. tra0501u
82 Has <Twin 2> moved from secondary school to university, vocational training, work, etc.? tra0200u
83 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how <Twin 2> felt about the transition. tra0202u
84 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the transition. tra0201u
85 Has <Twin 2> ever dropped out from a training or university? tra0300u
86 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how <Twin 2> felt about dropping out. tra0302u
87 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the dropout. tra0301u
89 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the move out. tra0101s
90 Has <sibling> already been enrolled in school? tra0400s
91 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how <sibling> personally felt about the enrollment . tra0402s
92 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the enrollment. tra0401s
94 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how <sibling> felt about the transition. tra0502s
95 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the transition. tra0501s
96 Has <sibling> moved from secondary school to university, vocational training, work, etc.? tra0200s
97 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how <sibling> felt about the transition. tra0202s
98 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the transition. tra0201s
99 Has <sibling> ever dropped out from a training or university? tra0300s
100 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how <sibling> felt about dropping out. tra0302s
101 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the dropout. tra0301s
102 Please indicate whether the following statements as you <Twin1> estimate compared to other people. There are no right or wrong answers, you simply respond spontaneously. Please use a scale from 1 'strongly disagree' to 5 'strongly agree'. srg0400t
105 Have you and your partner separated or divorced from each other in the last 12 months ? lev0100
106 Has it ever happened before? lev0101
107 How was it for you? lev0103
108 Has one of your children and the partner separated or divorced from each other in the last 12 months ? lev0200
109 Has it ever happened before? lev0201
110 How was it for you? lev0203
111 Have your parents or one of your parents separated or divorced from each other in the last 12 months ? lev0300
112 Has it ever happened before? lev0301
113 How was it for you? lev0303
114 Have you started a new relationship or got married in the last 12 months? lev0500
115 Has it ever happened before? lev0501
116 How was it for you? lev0503
117 Have your parents or one of your parents started a new relationship or got married in the last 12 months? lev0600
118 Can you remember if this has ever happened since your birth? lev0601
119 How was it for you? lev0603
120 Has one of your children started a new relationship or get married in the last 12 months? lev0700
126 Did a family member have or has a family member had financial worries or serious financial problems in the last 12 months? lev1000
127 Has it ever happened before? lev1001
128 How was it for you? lev1003
129 Text: female respondent: Were you pregnant in the last 12 months, or are you pregnant? Text: male respondent: If you have a partner, was your partner pregnant in the last 12 months, or is she pregnant? lev1100
130 Has it ever happened before? lev1101
132 Was one of your children or the partner of a child pregnant in the last 12 months, or is she still pregnant? lev1200
133 Has it ever happened before? lev1201
134 How was it for you? lev1203
135 Has your mother or the partner of your father been pregnant in the last 12 months? lev1300
136 Has it ever happened since your birth again? lev1301
138 Did anyone in your family have a serious accident, a serious injury, or a sudden serious illness in the last 12 months? lev1400
139 Has it ever happened before? lev1401
140 Who was that? lev1411
141 How was it for you? lev1403
142 Did you have a serious accident, a serious injury, or a sudden serious illness in the last 12 months? lev1600
173 Let's turn to a completely different topic. Almost all people have ever done illegal things. Below I would like to ask some questions which relate to problematic behaviors. Certain behaviors can cause trouble with the school or with the police. What about you? Did one or more of the following behaviors get you in trouble with the school or with the police in the last 12 months? del2000
174 How would you describe your state of health during the past 12 months, in general? she0100
175 Did you get diagnosed one of the following diseases by a doctor in the last 12 months? dia3100
176 Now I have a few questions about your parents. Did you live together with your biological father your entire childhood until the age of 16 years? bpa0100
177 What was the reason that you did not live together with your biological father? bpa0101
179 Did you have a stepfather, an adoptive or foster father until the age of 16 years? Or did your mother have a new partner who lived in the household? bpa0104
180 First, I have a few questions about your biological father: To all: What is the highest degree attained by your father? bpa0200
181 Did your father complete a vocational training or study? bpa0201
182 Did your father work when you were 15 years old? bpa0202
183 What was the reason that your father did not work? bpa0203
184 What was the position/occupation of your father when you were 15 years old? bpa0298
185 What was the position/occupation of your father when you were 15 years old? bpa0299
186 What is the highest degree acquired by [bpa0104=2,3,4,5]? bpa0300
187 Did [bpa0104=2,3,4,5] complete a vocational training or study? bpa0301
188 Did [bpa0104=2,3,4,5] work when you were 15 years old? bpa0302
210 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how twin 2 felt about the enrollment. tsp0503
211 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about this enrollment tsp0501
212 Did the twins <Twin1> and <Twin2> move from primary school to secondary school to the same class, different classes or different schools? tsp0600
213 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how twin 1 felt about the transition. tsp0602
214 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how twin 1 felt about the transition. tsp0603
215 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the transition. tsp0601
216 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how twin 1 felt about the event. tsp0702
217 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how twin 2 felt about the event. tsp0703
218 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the event. tsp0701
219 Were you and your twin enrolled in the same class, different classes or different schools? tst0500
220 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the enrollment. tst0501
221 Did you and your twin move from primary school to secondary school to the same class, different classes or different schools? tst0600
222 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the transition. tst0601
223 Please indicate on a scale of -5, 'very negative', about 0 neutral, to 5 'very positive', how you personally felt about the event. tst0701
224 Is there any another event which led to the separation of the twins <Twin1> and <Twin2> for the first time? tsp0700
225 What do you think? What are the differences between the twins? tsp0800
226 Can you remember any another event which led to the separation of you and your twin for the first time? tst0700
227 What do you think? What are the differences between you and your twin? tst0800
228 Let's turn to the relationship with your twin. How satisfied are you with your relationship with [DP: name the other twin]? sat0200
229 Does your biological mother live . . . con0100m
251 How often have you seen your <name twin 2> in the past 6 months or since moving out? con0201u
230 How often have you seen your biological mother in the past 6 months or since moving out? con0101m
231 When did you see your biological mother the last time? con0102m
232 When did you see your biological mother the last time? con0103m
233 How often have you been in contact with your biological mother in the past 6 months or since moving out , for example by phone, mail, etc.? con0104m
234 When were you in contact with your biological mother the last time? con0105m
240 How often have you been in contact with your biological father in the past 6 months or since moving out , for example by phone, mail, etc.? con0104f
241 When were you in contact with your biological father the last time? con0105f
242 When were you in contact with your biological father the last time? con0106f
243 Does <name twin 1> live . . . con0200t
244 How often have you seen your <name twin 1> in the past 6 months or since moving out? con0201t
272 How often have you seen your <name twin 2> in the past 6 months or since moving out? con0101u
273 When did you see your <name twin 2> the last time? con0102u
274 When did you see <name twin 2> the last time? con0103u
275 How often have you been in contact with <name twin 2> in the past 6 months or since moving out , for example by phone, mail, etc.? con0104u
276 When were you in contact with <name twin 2> the last time? con0105u
277 When were you in contact with <name twin 2> the last time? con0106u
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Name: wid2_CATI1_module2

Label: CATI 1: individual questionnaire (CATI)

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