Parental burnout & parental lying > Part 2

Single Wave Study

General Information

Title
Part 2
Project Number
411.2
Abstract
This study is about parental burnout and parental lying.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
02-09-2024
End date
29-10-2024
Age
Researcher
Maartje Luijk (Erasmus University Rotterdam); Rianne Kok (Erasmus University Rotterdam); Caro Lemmen (Erasmus University Rotterdam); Ines Lucieer (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2025 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57990/wpdb-wq10
Funding Organization
ODISSEI, OCW (Domeinplan SSH), Erasmus University Rotterdam

Datasets and documentation

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Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch

Data Files

English SPSS file
English STATA file
English CSV file

Variables

Variable name Variable Label
nomem_encrNumber of the household member encrypted
nohouse_encrNumber of the household encrypted
dao24a_mYear and month of the field work period
dao24a001Calculated variable: Age of child about whom the questionnaire was completed
dao24a002Month of birth of child about whom the questionnaire was completed
dao24a003Year of birth of child about whom the questionnaire was completed
dao24a004In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child about what will happen if they didn’t finish their food?
dao24a005In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child about what will happen if they eat a specific food?
dao24a006In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child to stop him/her from wanting to eat a certain food?
dao24a007In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child to encourage him/her to eat a certain food?
dao24a008In the past month, how often have you threatened to leave your child behind if they don’t follow you, even though you did not really intend to?
dao24a009In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child to get him/her to stay in a certain place (e.g., daycare/school)?
dao24a010In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child about leaving him/her with someone else (e.g., babysitter)?
dao24a011In the past month, how often have you threatened getting rid of your child’s belongings if he/she doesn’t stop misbehaving, even though you did not really intend to?
dao24a012In the past month, how often have you threatened to send your child away if he/she keeps misbehaving, even though you did not really intend to?
dao24a013In the past month, how often have you claimed that someone would take your child away if your child did not behave, even though you knew that would not really happen?
dao24a014In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child about the consequences of lying?
dao24a015In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child in order to prevent him/her from lying?
dao24a016In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child to stop or prevent him/her from being scared?
dao24a017In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child to get him/her to take their medicine?
dao24a018In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child to make him/her feel good or better about themselves?
dao24a019In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child to encourage him/her to keep trying something?
dao24a020In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child to stop or prevent him/her from being upset about their actions?
dao24a021In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child to get him/her to stop doing something that annoys you, but is harmless?
dao24a022In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child about why he/she can’t do a certain activity?
dao24a023In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child when he/she asked about a sensitive topic, so you didn’t have to talk to him/her about it?
dao24a024In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child to hide that you don’t know the answer to his/her question?
dao24a025In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child to get him/her to do their chores?
dao24a026In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child so you didn’t have to buy him/her something?
dao24a027In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child so him/her didn’t find out you cannot afford to buy something?
dao24a028In the past month, how often have you gave your child an exaggerated or untrue compliment about their appearance to ensure that they feel good?
dao24a029In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child about how other people will react if they don’t obey?
dao24a030In the past month, how often have you claimed that if they don’t obey, you will withhold something you know they enjoy?
dao24a031In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child about the danger of an activity or behavior, in order to prevent them from doing it?
dao24a032In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child about how long something will take to avoid discussions and nagging?
dao24a033In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child about what you and your children are going to eat or about specific ingredients in the food to avoid discussions and nagging?
dao24a034In the past month, how often have you promised your child a reward if they obey, even though you knew they won’t get the reward?
dao24a035In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child or withheld information about family events because you believe that they are not ready to be involved in them?
dao24a036In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child or withheld information about difficult topics in the outside world because you feel your child isn’t ready for them yet?
dao24a037In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child or withheld information about your own current or past behavior that you’re not proud of, to prevent your child from forming a negative impression [...] disappointed in you
dao24a038In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child or withheld information about your opinion of someone else to prevent your child from forming a negative impression of you as a parent or becoming disappointed in you?
dao24a039In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child they can’t do something because you have a different preference but don’t want your child to form a negative impression of you as a parent or to be disappointed in you?
dao24a040In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child about something you did to prevent them from forming a negative impression of you as a parent or becoming disappointed in you?
dao24a041In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child or withheld information from them about financial matters to protect your privacy?
dao24a042In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child or withheld information from them about someone else in order to protect that person’s privacy?
dao24a043In the past month, how often have you told a lie to your child about imaginary (figures) with the intention of encouraging or maintaining belief in them?
dao24a044How often do you find yourself in a situation where you lie to your child for their own good, even though you actually believe you shouldn’t?
dao24a045How does this situation make you feel?
dao24a046How often do you find yourself in a situation where you tell your child the truth even though you actually feel that, in your child’s best interest, you shouldn’t?
dao24a047How does this situation make you feel?
dao24a048How often do you find yourself in a situation where you teach your child not to lie for the sake of someone else, even though you believe it’s acceptable to do so?
dao24a049How does this situation make you feel?
dao24a050How often do you find yourself in a situation where you teach your child that it’s okay to lie for someone else’s sake, even though you believe that’s wrong?
dao24a051How does this situation make you feel?
dao24a052How often do you find yourself in a situation where you teach your child that lying for the sake of someone else is wrong, even though you do it yourself?
dao24a053How does this situation make you feel?
dao24a054How often do you find yourself in a situation where you teach your child that it’s okay to lie for the sake of someone else, even though you don’t do it yourself?
dao24a055How does this situation make you feel?
dao24a056Never tell anyone the real reason why you're doing something unless it's necessary.
dao24a057Lying is wrong.
dao24a058It's okay to lie to achieve your goals.
dao24a059What people don’t know can’t hurt them.
dao24a060The best way to handle people is to tell them what they want to hear.
dao24a061There is no excuse for lying to someone else.
dao24a062Honesty is always the best policy.
dao24a063It is often better to lie than to hurt someone’s feelings.
dao24a064Lying is just wrong.
dao24a065Lying is no big deal.
dao24a066There is nothing wrong with bending the truth now and then.
dao24a067I think my child's lying is worse than that of other children.
dao24a068I think that lying is never acceptable.
dao24a069I tell my child that there will be consequences if he/she lies.
dao24a070I tell my child that he/she should not tell lies.
dao24a071I teach my child to always tell me the truth.
dao24a072I teach my child to always tell the truth to other adults.
dao24a073I teach my child to always tell the truth to other children.
dao24a074After I catch my child lying, I talk with him or her to discuss why he/she lied.
dao24a075After I catch my child lying, I am likely to assign consequences or punishment for the lie.
dao24a076I tell lies to my child to obtain his or her cooperation.
dao24a077I tell imaginative lies to my child to conceal things that I do not want my child to know (for example, about surprise events or Saint Nicholas).
dao24a078I tell lies to my child to conceal personal or negative information that I do not want my child to know (for example, world events, finances).
dao24a079In the past I have talked to my child about why he/she should not tell lies.
dao24a080I am concerned about the frequency with which my child lies.
dao24a081I tell lies to others in front of my child.
dao24a082After I catch my child telling a lie, I talk with him or her about what he or she could have done differently to not tell a lie in that situation.
dao24a083I praise my child when he/she tells the truth.
dao24a084I express my disappointment when I catch my child lying.
dao24a085I reward my child when he/she tells the truth.
dao24a086I am concerned about the types of lies my child tells.
dao24a087I am concerned my child often uses lies to get out of trouble.
dao24a088I am concerned about the harm my child’s lies cause others.
dao24a089I am concerned that my child uses lies as a first response to get what he/she wants or to get out of trouble.
dao24a090I think my child's lying is worse than that of other children.
dao24a091I think that lying is never acceptable.
dao24a092I tell my child that there will be consequences if he/she lies.
dao24a093I tell my child that he/she should not tell lies.
dao24a094I teach my child to always tell me the truth.
dao24a095I teach my child to always tell the truth to other adults.
dao24a096I teach my child to always tell the truth to other children.
dao24a097After I catch my child lying, I talk with him or her to discuss why he/she lied.
dao24a098After I catch my child lying, I am likely to assign consequences or punishment for the lie.
dao24a099I tell lies to my child to obtain his or her cooperation.
dao24a100I tell imaginative lies to my child to conceal things that I do not want my child to know (for example, about surprise events or Saint Nicholas).
dao24a101I tell lies to my child to conceal personal or negative information that I do not want my child to know (for example, world events, finances).
dao24a102In the past I have talked to my child about why he/she should not tell lies.
dao24a103I am concerned about the frequency with which my child lies.
dao24a104I tell lies to others in front of my child.
dao24a105After I catch my child telling a lie, I talk with him or her about what he or she could have done differently to not tell a lie in that situation.
dao24a106I praise my child when he/she tells the truth.
dao24a107I express my disappointment when I catch my child lying.
dao24a108I reward my child when he/she tells the truth.
dao24a109I am concerned about the types of lies my child tells.
dao24a110I am concerned my child often uses lies to get out of trouble.
dao24a111I am concerned about the harm my child’s lies cause others.
dao24a112I am concerned that my child uses lies as a first response to get what he/she wants or to get out of trouble.
dao24a113I am good at resisting temptation
dao24a114I have a hard time breaking bad habits
dao24a115I am lazy
dao24a116I say inappropriate things.
dao24a117I do certain things that are bad for me, if they are fun.
dao24a118I refuse things that are bad for me.
dao24a119I wish I had more self-discipline.
dao24a120People would say that I have iron self-discipline.
dao24a121Pleasure and fun sometimes keep me from getting work done.
dao24a122I have trouble concentrating.
dao24a123I am able to work effectively toward long-term goals.
dao24a124Sometimes I can’t stop myself from doing something, even if I know it is wrong.
dao24a125I often act without thinking through all the alternatives.
dao24a126How often do you attend church or other religious/spiritual meetings (for example a service, conversation, meditation, or prayer)?
dao24a127How often do you spend time in private religious/spiritual activities, such as prayer, meditation or study?
dao24a128In my life, I experience the presence of God/the sacred.
dao24a129My faith/philosophy is what really lies behind my whole approach to life.
dao24a130I try hard to carry my faith/philosophy over into all other dealings in life.
dao24a131Was it difficult to answer the questions?
dao24a132Were the questions sufficiently clear?
dao24a133Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things?
dao24a134Was it an interesting subject?
dao24a135Did you enjoy answering the questions?
dao24a136Starting date questionnaire
dao24a137Starting time questionnaire
dao24a138End date questionnaire
dao24a139End time questionnaire
dao24a140Duration in seconds

Response Information

Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 951 (100.0 %)
Non-response: 116 (12.2 %)
Response: 835 (87.8 %)
Complete: 815 (85.7 %)
Incomplete: 20 (2.1%)
Collection Events
Period
02-09-2024 to 30-09-2024
Sample
Panel members with children from 0-18 years who also completed wave 1.
Collection Mode
Internet Survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.

Period
07-10-2024 to 29-10-2024
Sample
Non-respondents of the first measurement.
Collection Mode
Internet Survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.