Parent Interview

NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT INTERVIEW PART 1 SA 4/30/08

NATIONAL LONGITUDINAL TRANSITION STUDY - 2 (NLTS2)
WAVE 5
PARENT INTERIEW PART 1
PARENT PART 1
S.

Screening and Introduction

A.

Residential, school, and employment status items

B.

Changing in functioning

C.

Services

D.

Household income

E.

Screen for continuation and closing

PARENT CONTINUATION, PART 2A
F.

Social and extracurricular activities

G.

Postsecondary education

H.

Employment

I.

Youth household characteristics

J.

Closing

YOUNG ADULT CONTINUATION, PART 2B
K.

Introduction

L.

Social and extracurricular activities and health related items

M.

Postsecondary education

N.

Employment

O.

Services

P.

Risk behaviors

Q.

Youth beliefs

R.

Youth’s household characteristics

S.

Closing

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directly to: David Malouf, U.S. Department of Education, 555 New Jersey Ave., NW -- Room 508H, Washington DC,
20208-5550.

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NATIONAL LONGITUDINAL TRANSITION STUDY - 2 (NLTS2)
WAVE 5
PARENT INTERVIEW PART 1

INTRODUCTION
INTRO_S1A

Hello, may I speak with {if YOUTH parent indicated youth was capable in prior wave,
FILL: YOUTH or} {preferred respondent} OR {FILL IF RELATIONSHIP CODE = YOUTH:
I’d like to speak with YOUTH. Is he/she available}? (Pause to see if you get
transferred. If not, continue):
My name is _________________. I’m calling on behalf of the Department of Education
about the NLTS2 research study that your family has been participating in. I’d like to speak
with {if and parent indicated youth was capable in prior wave, FILL: both YOUTH and} the
adult most knowledgeable about YOUTH’s work, social activities, and other experiences.

GO TO T_CHK
this option will only be
operational if youth ≥ 18
and W1Capable=1
GO T_CHK_YOUTH
Ask INTRO1A
GO TO OTHER_CODES

CONFIRM: MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE
ADULT IS SPEAKING
CONFIRM: YOUTH IS SPEAKING

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NO
MORE CODES

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INTRO1A
INTERVIEWER: RECORD THE TYPE OF "NO" RESPONSE.
GO TO RESETKEY_APPT
Ask INTRO4
GO TO INTRO2
GO TO INTRO5
GO TO LANG
GO TO WHO_REF
GO TO OTHER_CODES

NOT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW: set cb

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RESPONDENT DOES NOT LIVE HERE
ANYMORE
DOESN'T KNOW THE SAMPLE MEMBER
WILL NOT LET US SPEAK TO SAMPLE
MEMBER
LANGUAGE BARRIER
REFUSED
MORE CODES

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INTRO2B [Introduction for Tracing Contacts] – when relationship code is NOT respondent
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(Hello, my name is ___________. We are conducting an important study for the U.S.
Department of Education). May I speak with {fill person on the current rosterline –i.e.,
the “contact”}. Your name was given to us by {fill youthname} or {fill youthname}‘s family
when we last interviewed them as someone who would know how to contact them if they
moved or got a new phone number. Do you know how I can reach YOUTH or his/her
parent or guardian or where they are currently living?

GO TO intro4
GO TO T_CHK
GO TO THANK_EVT
TERMINATION SCRIPT
GO TO THANK_EVT
TERMINATION SCRIPT
GO TO OTHER_CODES
GO TO LANG
GO TO WHO_REF
GO TO OTHER_CODES

YES (KNOWS HOW TO REACH SUBJECT)
KNOWLEDGEABLE ADULT SPEAKING
KNOWS WHERE SUBJECT CAN BE
REACHED BUT WILL NOT PROVIDE INFO
(800#)
KNOWS SUBJECT BUT DOES NOT KNOW
HOW TO REACH HIM/HER
HAS NEVER HEARD OF SUBJECT
LANGUAGE BARRIER
REFUSED
MORE CODES

0
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INTRO 4 (S1b)
I’m trying to reach YOUTH or the parent or guardian of [YOUTH’S FIRST AND LAST
NAME] regarding an important Department of Education research study. Do you have
any information that will help me locate these individuals? For example, a telephone
number, and address, or the name of someone else who may know how to locate them?
(WILL ADD A ROSTER
LINE) goto THANK_EVT
and then returns to TW ( TI
may want to call case )
GO TO THANK_EVT
TERMINATION SCRIPT
GO TO LANG
GO TO OTHER_CODES

YES, WILL GIVE INFO

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NO – NO CONTACT INFORMATION

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LANGUAGE BARRIER
MORE CODES

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T_CHK (S2b).
IF NEEDED: (Hello, my name is _______________. I’m calling on behalf of the U.S.
Department of Education about the NLTS2 research study of students and youth.
You may have recently received a letter explaining that we'd be calling and asking you to
participate in a shorter interview this year. We would still like to offer you a check for $20
upon completion of an interview with us, and an additional $20 to [YOUTH] for completing
[his/her] part of the survey. Are you the best adult to talk with about [YOUTH] and
[his/her] work, social activities, and other experiences?

GO to T_CHKDOB
Ask T_CHK1a
GO TO REMAIL
SCREENS
(NEDLETS1/REMAIL1 –
one week delay – TI to set
callback)
GO TO OTHER CODES

YES
NO
WANTS LETTER REMAILED

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MORE CODES

T_CHK1A (S2c.)
Is there another person who would be the best adult to talk about YOUTH and his/her
work, school, and other experiences?
GO TO T_CHKCHL3
GO TO T_CHKCHL4
GO TO WHO_REF
GO TO OTHER_CODES

YES
NO, SPEAKING WITH BEST ADULT
REFUSED
MORE CODES

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T_CHK_YOUTH
(Hello, my name is ________________). I'm calling on behalf of the U.S. Department
of Education about the NLTS2 research study of young adults. You may have recently
received a letter explaining that we'd be calling and that we would like to offer you a
check for $20 if you complete an interview with us as a token of our appreciation for your
participation in this study.
GO TO T_CHKPER

CONTINUE

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SEELS A2a

T_CHKDOB (A2a.)

IF BIRTHDATE AVAILABLE FROM SAMPLE FILE ASK T_CHKDOB else ASK

T_CHKDOB2

I have [YOUTH’s/ {FILL: YOUR if INTRO_S1A =2)] birthdate as [BIRTHDATE FROM
SAMPLE FILE]. Is that correct?
GO TO T_CHKPER
Ask T_CHKDOB2
GO TO T_CHKCHL3
GO TO T_CHKCHL3

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW (ASK IF THEY KNOW
SOMEONE WHO DOES)
REFUSED (ASSUME CORRECT)

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SEELS A2b

T_CHKDOB2 (A2b.)

What is {FILL: YOUTH’s} birthdate? RECORD BIRTHDATE.

RECORD CORRECT BIRTHDATE.
Ranges: (1-12)

(1-31)

(1983-1987)

MM: @MM / DD: @DD / YY: @YY
RANGE: (December 1,1983 to December 1, 1987)
[go to verification check ]
VERIFICATION CHECK: IF BIRTHDATE IS BETWEEN 12/1/83 AND 12/1/87 GO
TO T_DOBVRFY, ELSE (IF BIRTHDATE IS NOT BETWEEN 12/1/83 AND 12/1/87) GO TO
T_DOBVRFY2
GO TO T_CHKCHL3
GO TO T_CHKCHL4

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

-1
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T_DOBVRFY (RTI added in Wave 2)
That would make [fill YOUTH] [fill dobyrs] years old. Is that correct?
GO TO T_CHKPER
GO TO T_CHKDOB2

YES
NO (CORRECT DOB AGAIN)

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T_DOBVRFY2 (RTI added in Wave 2)
That would make [fill YOUTH] [fill dobyrs] years old. Is that correct?
IF YES, SAY: [fill YOUTH]'s birthday is not between December 1, 1983 and December 1, 1987.
I will have to check with my supervisor to see if we should continue.
INTERVIEWER: PREPARE A PROBLEM SHEET. CATI WILL CODE THIS CASE, A
PROBLEM CASE AND PUT IT IN SUPERVISOR'S REVIEW QUEUE.
GO TO Thank_evt
(problem queue )
GO TO T_CHKDOB2

YES

1

NO (CORRECT DOB AGAIN)

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T_CHKCHL3 (A2c.)
Who would be able to provide that information? RECORD NAME AND PHONE
NUMBER
Add roster line and then
GOTO DIAL_NEW_SUBJ
Ask T_CHK1A

__________________
NAME

DK, REF

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DIAL_NEW_SUBJ
INTERVIEWER: THE NEW SUBJECT/CONTACT IS AT THE NUMBER ? DO
YOU NEED TO GO TO THE DIAL SCREEN?
Goto dial1

YES, GOTO TO
DIAL1

1

Goto intro_s1a

NO, WE ARE
ALREADY AT THIS
NUMBER

2

Goto TW

RETURN TO THE
MAIN MENU

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T_CHKCHL4
I want to confirm that we're talking about (YOUTH) and that you feel you are the best
adult to talk with about his/her work, school, and other experiences.
IF R CANNOT PROVIDE A CONTACT AND IS NOT THE BEST PERSON, CODE AS
REFUSAL.
Ask T_CHKPER
YES
GO TO WHO_REF
REFUSAL

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T_CHKPER
[FILL NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PERSON ON THE CURRENT ROSTER LINE]
NAME: < ROL_subjectfirstname>

PHONE NUMBER
INTERVIEWER: PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE NAME IS CORRECT. Thank you. I'd like to
quickly confirm your name and phone number before we do the interview, in case we get
cut off.

Goto
DIAL_NEW_SUBJ
after adding roster
line
GO TO WHO_REF
GO TO
OTHER_CODES

YES, SPEAKING WITH THE PERSON
DISPLAYED ABOVE
ADD NEW ROSTER LINE FOR NEW ADULT OR
YOUTH AND/OR PHONE #
ADDS ROSTER,
CAN SET CALLBACK OR CONTINUE WITH
INTERVIEW
REFUSED
MORE CODES

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CHECKPOINT: IF YOUNG ADULT INTERVIEW, GO TO Z_8_YOUTH.

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Informed Consent Screens: Parent and Youth
Z_8 (S8)
(Hello, my name is ___________. I am calling on behalf of the U.S.
Department of Education for a national research study. )
I have some questions about [fill YOUTH] and [fill YOUTH]’s experiences. We’ve
shortened the interview this year, so it will take about 15-25 minutes, depending on
YOUTH’s experiences.
This interview is voluntary. Everything you say will be kept completely confidential and
you may choose not to answer any question that I ask you. As we have done in the past,
in addition to asking you questions about YOUTH, we will also be asking a few questions
about you as well.
Nothing you say will ever be reported individually about you, [YOUTH], or your family.
As with any research study that stores information on computers, there is always a risk that
confidentiality may be breached; however, we want to assure you that we make every
effort we can to keep your information secure-- for example your name and contact
information are kept separate from the information that is collected during this study..
As we mentioned in the letter we sent you, we will be combining the information you give
us today with the interviews we conducted with you (and your child) in earlier rounds of
this study, so that we have a complete picture of [YOUTH’s] experiences over the years.
If you have any questions or concerns about the study, I can give you a toll-free number to call.
At the end of the interview, I will collect information from you about where to mail the check.
IF ASKED: PROVIDE TOLL-FREE NUMBER 1-866-269-7274
PROVIDE IF ASKED: If the participant has questions about his/her rights as a study
participant, he/she can call RTI’s Office of Research Protection toll-free at 1-866-2142043.
IF THE RESPONDENT REFUSES, USE ESC KEY TO RETURN TO THE MENU
SCREEN
Z_9 (S9)
If this is a good time to talk, we can start the interview now.
1 = CONTINUE
IF RESPONDENT HESITATES, SAY: Why don't we start and then
I can always call back if you need to stop before we finish.
PROVIDE IF ASKED: If the participant has questions about his/her rights
as a study participant, he/she can call RTI's Office of Research
Protection toll-free at 1-866-214-2043.

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IF THE RESPONDENT REFUSES, USE ESC KEY TO RETURN TO THE MENU
SCREEN
Z_8_YOUTH
Before we begin, I need to tell you a few things.
Your taking part in the study is completely voluntary, but if you agree, we would like to
talk with you. What you say will be kept private and won't be shared with your parent or
guardian. If you don’t want to answer a question, you can just say “skip that one.”
The questions are about what you have been doing in the way of work or school or other
things since high school like how you spend your time, how often you see friends and a
few question about things like fighting or getting arrested or smoking, or drinking. If you
don’t want to answer a question, you can just say “skip that one.” The questions should
take about 20-30 minutes. At the end of the interview, I will collect information from you
about where to mail the check.
As we have done in earlier rounds, we are also going to try to contact your parent to
complete a short interview about your experiences too,
As with any research study that stores information on computers, there is always a risk
that confidentiality may be breached; however, we want to assure you that we make
every effort we can to keep your information secure-- for example your name and contact
information are kept separate from the information that is collected during this study. As
we mentioned in the letter we sent you, we will be combining the information you give us
today with the interviews we conducted with you (and your parents) in earlier rounds of
this study, so that we have a complete picture of your experiences over the years.
Can I begin asking you the questions?
GO TO Z_8_YOUTHa

YES
WILL ANSWER, NOT NOW, SET APPOINTMENT

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Z_8_YOUTHa.
Good. I want to assure you that nothing you say will ever be reported individually about
you or your family. If you have any questions or concerns about the study, I can give you
a toll-free number to call.
PROVIDE IF ASKED: Respondent can call the study's toll-free number at 1-866-2697274 with questions about the study. If the participant has questions about his/her rights
as a study participant, he/she can also call RTI's Office of Research Protection toll-free at
1-866-214-2043. I've just mentioned the kinds of questions I'll be asking you. Is this a
good time for you to talk and is this a good place for you to talk? Or would you like to go
to a more private room or phone where I could call you back?
YES:
NO:

(GO TO P1 IN YOUNG ADULT INTERVIEW)
I'd like to set a call-back for a time that is more convenient for you.
(TI:SUGGEST A TIME AND SET CALLBACK)

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CHECK WITH SUPERVISOR SCRIPT ( PROBLEM ):
CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT THE YOUTH ON THE SAMPLE FILE. IF UNCLEAR, SAY I may
have made an error here. Let me check with my supervisor and I will call you back. Thank you.
Be sure to code out case and put in the problem queue.
CONDOLENCE SCRIPT: I’m terribly sorry. Please accept our condolences. I’ll make sure you
aren’t contacted by the study again. Thank you. TERMINATE CALL.
TERMINATION SCRIPT: Thank you very much for your time.
New option for Youth refusals (on refusal conversion call with youth only)
Refusal_script:
My supervisor asked me to follow-up with you concerning a call that you received from one of
our interviewers about a week ago. The call was about a very important study that is being
conducted by RTI on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. I understand that you may
have had some concerns about the study that I might be able to address.
IF THE SUBJECT REFUSES, STATE: We respect your decision to not participate in the study.
We want to let you know that we plan to contact your parent for an interview. Thank you again
for your time.
The NLTS2 research study collects information about the education, work, and life experiences
of young people nationwide.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

CONTINUE
YOUTH REFUSES
YOUTH REFUSES AND SPECIFICALLY REQUESTS NOT TO CONTACT PARENT
YOUTH WILL CONTINUE BUT REQUESTS NOT TO CONTACT PARENT

Skip to Blaise
CHECKPOINT: ALL CASES ask Z10.

Z10. INDICATE SEX OF RESPONDENT. ASK IF NECESSARY.
GO TO Z12a
Ask Z11a

MALE
FEMALE

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Z11a. [if not prior waverespondent ] To confirm [else] To start, [endif] what is relationship to
[youth]? CIRCLE ONE
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE
A1

GO TO A1

MOTHER
BIOLOGICAL MOTHER

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ADOPTIVE MOTHER
STEPMOTHER
FOSTER MOTHER
LEGAL GUARDIAN

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SISTER/STEPSISTER
AUNT
GRANDMOTHER
OTHER (SPECIFY) _________________

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DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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Z12a. [if not prior waverespondent ] To confirm [else] To start, [endif] what is relationship to
[youth]? CIRCLE ONE
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE
A1

FATHER
BIOLOGICAL FATHER

1
2

ADOPTIVE FATHER
STEPFATHER
FOSTER FATHER
LEGAL GUARDIAN
BROTHER/STEPBROTHER
UNCLE
GRANDFATHER
OTHER (SPECIFY) _________________

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5
6
7
8
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10

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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CONDOLENCE SCRIPT: I’m terribly sorry. Please accept our condolences. I’ll make sure you
aren’t contacted by the study again. Thank you. TERMINATE CALL.
TERMINATION SCRIPT: Thank you very much for your time.
GO TO SECTION A

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A. RESIDENTIAL, SCHOOL, AND EMPLOYMENT STATUS
RESIDENTIAL STATUS
A6a

A1a. I’d like to begin by asking you some questions about YOUTH’s living situation. Where
does YOUTH live now? IF ASKED, WE MEAN THE PLACE YOUTH USUALLY
SPENDS AT LEAST 5 NIGHTS A WEEK. DO NOT READ CATEGORIES UNLESS
NEEDED. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. PROBE FOR: WHAT TYPE OF PLACE IS THAT?
WITH [HIS/HER] PARENTS
WITH [HIS/HER] LEGAL GUARDIAN
WITH ANOTHER RELATIVE/AN ADULT FAMILY MEMBER OTHER
THAN A SPOUSE OR PARENT.
IN FOSTER CARE
ON HIS/HER OWN/ALONE
WITH A SPOUSE OR ROOMMATE
IN A RESIDENTIAL OR BOARDING SCHOOL OTHER THAN A
COLLEGE
IN A COLLEGE DORMITORY OR OTHER COLLEGE HOUSING
IN MILITARY HOUSING
IN A GROUP HOME, OTHER ASSITED LIVING CENTER, OR
SUPERVISED APARTMENT
IN A HOSPITAL, MEDICAL FACILITY, CONVALESCENT
HOSPITAL, OR INSTITUTION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
IN A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY
IN A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY/YOUTH DETENTION CENTER
TRANSIENT, HOMELESS, ON THE STREET, IN THEIR CAR
JOB CORPS/JOB TRAINING PROGRAM/ON THE JOB HOUSING
OTHER, SPECIFY _______________________________________
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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NELS:88 A6c

A1b. Has [he/she] lived anywhere else [IF WE HAVE WAVE 4 DATA ASK: in the last 2 years]
[IF WE DO NOT HAVE WAVE 4 DATA ASK: since high school]? EXCLUDING CAMPS
AND VACATIONS.
ASK A1c
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE A2a

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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A6d

A1c. Where else has YOUTH lived [IF WE HAVE WAVE 4 DATA ASK: in the last 2 years] [IF
WE DO NOT HAVE WAVE 4 DATA ASK: since high school]? DO NOT READ
CATEGORIES. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. PROBE FOR: WHAT TYPE OF PLACE IS
THAT?
WITH [HIS/HER] PARENTS
WITH [HIS/HER] LEGAL GUARDIAN
WITH ANOTHER RELATIVE/ AN ADULT FAMILY MEMBER
OTHER THAN A SPOUSE OR PARENT.
IN FOSTER CARE
ON HIS/HER OWN/ALONE
WITH A SPOUSE OR ROOMMATE
IN A RESIDENTIAL OR BOARDING SCHOOL OTHER THAN A
COLLEGE
IN A COLLEGE DORMITORY OR OTHER COLLEGE HOUSING
IN MILITARY HOUSING
IN A GROUP HOME, OTHER ASSITED LIVING CENTER, OR
SUPERVISED APARTMENT
IN A HOSPITAL, MEDICAL FACILITY, CONVALESCENT
HOSPITAL, OR INSTITUTION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
IN A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY
IN A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY/YOUTH DETENTION CENTER
TRANSIENT, HOMELESS, ON THE STREET, IN THEIR CAR
JOB CORPS/JOB TRAINING PROGRAM/ON THE JOB HOUSING
OTHER, SPECIFY _______________________________________

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DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH DOES NOT LIVE AT HOME (A1a NE 1, 2, 3, OR 4) ASK A1d.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE A2a.
NLTS G4.

A1d. About how often do you talk with YOUTH by phone, e-mail, or in person? Do you talk
with [him/her] … READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE
About every day,
A few times a week,
About once a week,
Every few weeks,
Every few months, or
Less often than that?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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HIGH SCHOOL STATUS
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH HAD NOT GRADUATED OR TOOK A TEST AND RECEIVED A
CERTIFCATE IN AN EARLIER WAVE (W1Grad =1 OR W1CERT=1), ASK A2a, ELSE GO TO
A2c.
P2a

A2a. Now I have a few questions about YOUTH’s high school. Has YOUTH been in high school
or taken any high school classes at all this school year, that is from September till now
[after 8/15/09: this past school year, that is from September 2008 till June 2009]?
ASK A2b
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE A2e

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW

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2
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REFUSED

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P2b

A2b. Is [he/she] in high school or taking any high school classes now?
TI: IF NO, PROBE TO SEE IF YOUTH IS ON SUMMER BREAK. IF ON SUMMER BREAK,
CODE AS YES (TAKING CLASSES NOW).
GO CHECKPOINT BEFORE
A3a
ASK A2d
GO TO A2e

YES [OR NO, ON
SUMMER BREAK]
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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2
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A1

A2c. Now I have a few questions about YOUTH’s high school. Our records show that YOUTH
left high school in the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] school year. Is that correct?
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE A2e
GO TO A2d

YES

1

NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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D3a

A2d. When did YOUTH leave high school? PROBE IF NEEDED: Was it this school year (since
September), last school year, or was it before that? [after 8/15/09: Was it last school year
(2007-2008), the previous school year (2008-2009), or was it before that?]
THIS SCHOOL YEAR (2008-2009)
LAST SCHOOL YEAR (2007-2008)

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BEFORE THAT ( EARLIER THAN 2007-2008
BUT SCHOOL YEAR NOT SPECIFIED)
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL
NEVER IN SCHOOL
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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KATHY – WE WILL NEED TO CREATE A VARIABLE, “Out HS 2y” THAT CALCULATES A2c
AND A2d.
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH HAD NOT GRADUATED OR TAKEN A TEST FOR DIPLOMA IN
PRIOR WAVE ASK A2e. ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE A3a.
D3b

A2e. When [he/she] left school did [he/she] graduate, take a test and receive a diploma or
certificate without taking all of [his/her] high school classes, drop out or stop going, was
[he/she] suspended or expelled [ADD IF YOUTH IS 18 OR OLDER: was [he/she] older
than the school age limit] or did [he/she] leave for some other reason?
GO TO A2g

GRADUATE

1

GO TO A2g

TAKE A TEST AND RECEIVE A DIPLOMA
OR A CERTIFICATE WITHOUT TAKING ALL
OF HIS/HER HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
DROP OUT OR JUST STOP GOING
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
PERMANENTLY EXPELLED,
AGE OUT/OLDER THAN AGE LIMIT

2

SOME OTHER REASON. SPECIFY
____________________________________

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DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

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ASK A2f

GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE A3a

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D3c

A2f.

What were [his/her] reasons for leaving? CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY.

GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE
A3a

ACADEMIC DIFFICULTY; POOR GRADES, NOT DOING WELL
DISLIKE OF SCHOOL EXPERIENCE,
SCHOOL TOO DANGEROUS
FAILED REQUIRED TEST/FAILED GRADUATION EXAM
LACK OF APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM
POOR RELATIONSHIPS WITH TEACHERS AND SCHOOL STAFF
POOR RELATIONSHIPS WITH FELLOW STUDENTS
LANGUAGE DIFFICULTY
ECONOMIC REASONS
LACK OF CHILDCARE
LACK OF TRANSPORTATION
PROBLEMS WITH BEHAVIOR
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
ILLNESS/DISABILITY
PREGNANCY
ENTERED CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
NEEDED AT HOME
RELIGION
MOVED
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFLUENCE
FRIENDS WERE DROPPING OUT
MARRIAGE
MILITARY, JOINED ARMED FORCES
EMPLOYMENT, SEEK OR ACCEPT JOB
OTHER (SPECIFY)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
-1
-2

537

D3d1

A2g. Did [he/she] receive a regular high school diploma, a certificate of completion, or
something else?
DIPLOMA
CERTIFICATE
SOMETHING ELSE
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
-1
-2

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POSTSECONDARY SCHOOL STATUS
CHECKPOINT: IF NOT IN HIGH SCHOOL NOW (A2b NE 1) ASK A3a, ELSE GO TO
CHECKPOINT BEFORE A4a.

D4a1

A3a. Since high school has [he/she] gone to a two year or community college? CIRCLE ONE
NUMBER.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

CHECKPOINT: IF A3a = 1 CONTINUE WITH CHECKPOINT. ELSE GO TO A3e.
IF YOUTH HAS BEEN OUT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR MORE THAN 2 YEARS, (“Out
HS 2y” > 2 or don’t know/refused) ASK A3b. ELSE GO TO A3c.
D4Aa1

A3b.In the past 2 years, has [he/she] gone to a two year or community college? CIRCLE ONE
NUMBER.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

CHECKPOINT: IF A3b = 1 ASK A3c. ELSE GO TO A3d.

D4b1

A3c. Is [he/she] going to a two year or community college now? CIRCLE ONE NUMBER.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

D4c1

A3d. Has [he/she] gotten a diploma, certificate, or license from a two year or community
college? CIRCLE ONE NUMBER.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

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VOCATIONAL, BUSINESS, OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL
D4a2

A3e. Since high school], has [he/she] gone to a beyond high school level vocational, business
or technical school? CIRCLE ONE NUMBER.
INTERVIEWER: IF RESPONDENT HAS ALREADY SAID THAT YOUTH HAS GONE TO 2-YEAR OR
COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND ALSO ANSWERS YES TO THIS QUESTION, ASK: “You had already
mentioned that YOUTH went to a 2-year or community college. Was that different from the school you
are talking about now?” IF IT IS THE SAME SCHOOL, DO NOT ANSER YES TO THIS QUESTION.

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

CHECKPOINT: IF A3e = 1 CONTINUE WITH CHECKPOINT. ELSE GO TO A3i.
IF YOUTH HAS BEEN OUT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR MORE THAN 2 YEARS, (“Out
HS 2y > 2 or don’t know/refused) THEN GO TO A3f. ELSE GO TO A3g.
D4Aa2

A3f.In the past 2 years, has [he/she] gone to a beyond high school level vocational, business or
technical school? CIRCLE ONE NUMBER.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

CHECKPOINT: IF A3f = 1 ASK A3g. ELSE GO TO A3h.
D4b2

A3g. Is [he/she] going to a beyond high school level vocational, business or technical school
now? CIRCLE ONE NUMBER.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

D4c2

A3h. Has [he/she] gotten a diploma, certificate, or license from a beyond high school level
vocational, business or technical school? CIRCLE ONE NUMBER.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

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FOUR YEAR COLLEGE
D4a3

A3i. Since high school, has [he/she] gone to a four year college? CIRCLE ONE NUMBER.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

CHECKPOINT: IF A3i = 1 CONTINUE WITH CHECKPOINT. ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE D5a.
IF YOUTH HAS BEEN OUT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR MORE THAN 2 YEARS, (“Out
HS 2y > 2 or don’t know/refused) THEN GO TO A3i. ELSE GO TO A3k.
D4Aa3

A3j.In the past 2 years, has [he/she] gone to a four year college? CIRCLE ONE NUMBER.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

CHECKPOINT: IF A3i=1 ASK A3k. ELSE GO TO A3l.
D4b3

A3k. Is [he/she] going to a four year college now? CIRCLE ONE NUMBER.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

CHECKPOINT: IF A3k=2 ASK A3l. ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE A4a.
D4c3

A3l. Has [he/she] gotten a diploma, certificate, or license from a four year college? CIRCLE
ONE NUMBER.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

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EMPLOYMENT STATUS
My next few questions are about YOUTH’s employment.
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH IS IN HIGH SCHOOL NOW (A2b NE 1) Ask A4a.
ELSE Go to A4b.
L6a1

A4a. Could you tell me, at anytime since high school did [YOUTH] work for pay other than work
around the house?
YES

1

NO

2

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

-1
-2

ASK A4c

YES
NO

1
2

GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE A4c

DON’T KNOW

-1

REFUSED

-2

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

If youth has been out of
school more than 2 years
((“Out HS 2y > 2) then ask
A4b.
Else go to A4c
GO TO A4f

L2a or L6a2

A4b. Did YOUTH have a job in the last 2 years?

L3a or L7a]

A4c. Does he/she have a paid job now?
ASK I3a
GO TO I3c

CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH HAS NOT BEEN EMPLOYED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL OR IN
LAST 2 YEARS A4a AND A4b NE 1 GO TO A4f. ELSE ASK A4d.

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L3f1/L4b

A4d. About how much is YOUTH paid at this job per hour (IF A4c = 2 ASK: About how much
was YOUTH paid at [his/her] most recent job)? (PROBE: IF DOESN’T KNOW PER
HOUR, ENTER AMOUNT AND TIME. IF ASKED, WE WANT PAY BEFORE TAXES OR
DEDUCTIONS. ENTER NUMBER AND CODE ONE. IF YOUTH HAS MORE THAN ONE
JOB, SAY "PLEASE THINK ABOUT THE JOB WHERE [YOUTH] SPENDS THE MOST
TIME")
___________
PAY PER

HOUR
WEEK
MONTH
YEAR
MINIMUM WAGE
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
0
-1
-2

L3f2/L4d

A4e. About how many hours per week does YOUTH usually work at this job? (IF A4c = 2 then
ASK: About how many hours per week did YOUTH usually work at this job?) IF YOUTH
HAS MORE THAN ONE JOB, SAY "PLEASE THINK ABOUT THE JOB WHERE [YOUTH]
SPENDS THE MOST TIME")? ENTER NUMBER AND CODE ONE.
___________

HOURS/WEEK

1

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

-1
-2

[NOTE: ask the question about hours for all jobs in the job section if youth has more than 1 job.
I need hours for the single job in order to calculate wage if hourly rate is not provided.
Otherwise, we need to add:, ask how many jobs does youth have/had and if he/she has/had
more than 1 job, ask hours for the single job if wages not answered in hours]

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SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME AND GROUP PARTICIPATION
M7e

A4f. Did [YOUTH] get money from the Supplemental Security Income or SSI program in the
past 2 years? CODE ONE.
ASK A4g
GO TO A4h

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

M7f

A4g. Does [YOUTH] receive money from the Supplemental Security Income or SSI program
now? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

J2

A4h. During the last 12 months, has [YOUTH] taken part in any group activities, such as
scouting, church or temple youth group, or nonschool team sports like soccer or softball?
CODE ONE.
YES
NO

1
2

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

-1
-2

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B. CHANGE IN FUNCTIONING
NEILS B2b.

B1a. Now I want to ask about changes in how well [YOUTH] does some things. Have there
been changes in the past 2 years in [YOUTH’s] vision other then getting new glasses or
contacts, or changes in [his/her] hearing, speaking or communication abilities or physical
abilities? CODE ONE.
ASK B1b
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE C1a

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

B2c

B1b. Was that a change in [his/her] … READ EACH CATEGORY, CODE ONE CODE FOR
EACH ITEM.
1. Vision?
2. Hearing?
3. Speaking or communication abilities?
4. Physical abilities?

Yes
1
1
1
1

No
2
2
2
2

DK
-1
-1
-1
-1

Refused
-2
-2
-2
-2

CHECKPOINT: IF B1b1 = 1 (has changes in vision) ASK B2a. ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE B3a.

VISION
B3a

B2a. Does [YOUTH] have glasses or contacts?
ASK B2b
GO TO B2c

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

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NEILS, SEELS B3b

B2b. How well can [he/she] see with glasses or contacts? Would you say [he/she] ...
READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE B3a

DON’T READ; ASK B2c
DON’T READ; GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE B3a

Sees normally,
Has a little trouble seeing, or
Has a lot of trouble seeing?
DOESN’T HAVE THEM/ LOST
THEM
WON’T WEAR THEM
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
5
-1
-2

NEILS, SEELS B3c

B2c. IF B2b=4 OR 5 ASK: How well can [he/she] see without glasses or contacts. ELSE
ASK; How well can [he/she] see? Would you say [he/she] ... READ CATEGORIES.
CODE ONE.

DON’T READ

Sees normally,
Has a little trouble seeing,
Has a lot of trouble seeing, or
Doesn’t see at all?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
-1
-2

HEARING
CHECKPOINT: IF B1b2 = 1 (has changes in hearing) ASK B3a. ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE B4a.
NEILS, SEELS B4a

B3a. Now I’m going to ask about {YOUTH’s} hearing. Would you say [YOUTH] … READ
CATEGORIES, CODE ONE. IF ASKED, THIS ASSESSMENT SHOULD BE MADE OF
YOUTH’S HEARING WITHOUT ANY HEARING DEVICES LIKE A HEARING AID.
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE B4a
ASK B3b
DON’T READ, GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE B4a.

Hears normally, or
Has a hearing problem?
DON’T KNOW

1
2
-1

REFUSED

-2

NEILS, SEELS B4b.

B3b. Is [YOUTH’S] hearing loss ... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.

DON’T READ

Mild,
Moderate, or
Severe to profound?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
-1
-2

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NEILS, SEELS B4c

B3c. Has a hearing aid or other kind of hearing device been prescribed for [him/her]?

GO TO B3e

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

NEILS, SEELS B4d

B3d. How well does [YOUTH] hear with the hearing device? Would you say [he/she]...
READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.

DON’T READ

Hears normally,
Has a little trouble hearing,
Has a lot of trouble hearing, or
Doesn’t hear at all?
DOESN’T HAVE ONE
WON’T WEAR IT
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
5
6
-1
-2

SEELS B4e

B3e. Does [YOUTH] have a cochlear implant? IF ASKED, A COCHLEAR IMPLANT IS A
SURGICALLY IMPLANTED ELECTRONIC DEVICE THAT CAN RESTORE PARTIAL
HEARING TO PEOPLE WITH SOME HEARING IMPAIRMENTS. CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION
CHECKPOINT: IF B1b3 = 1 (has changes in speaking or communication abilities) ASK B4a.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE B5a.

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NEILS, SEELS B5a

B4a.

My next questions are about [YOUTH’s] ability to use language. How clearly does
[he/she] speak? Would you say [he/she] ... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.
GO TO B4c
ASK B4b
DON’T READ;
GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE B5

Has no trouble speaking clearly,
Has a little trouble speaking clearly,
Has a lot of trouble speaking clearly, or
Doesn’t speak at all?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
-1
-2

SEELS B5b

B4b. How well does YOUTH communicate by any means? Would you say [he/she] ...
READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.

GO TO B4d
DON’T READ

Has no trouble communicating,
Has a little trouble communicating,
Has a lot of trouble communicating, or
Doesn’t communicate at all?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
-1
-2

NEILS, SEELS B5d

B4c. How well does [YOUTH] carry on a conversation? Would you say [he/she] ...
READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.
GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE B5
ASK B4d
DON’T READ
ASK B4d

Has no trouble carrying on a conversation,
Has a little trouble carrying on a conversation,

1
2

Has a lot of trouble carrying on a conversation, or
Doesn’t carry on a conversation at all?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

3
4
-1
-2

SEELS B5e

B4d. How well does [he/she] understand what people say to [him/her] [IF A4a = 1
(LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH REGULARLY SPOKEN), ADD: in [his/her]
primary language]? Would you say [he/she] ... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.

DON’T READ

Has no trouble understanding others,
Has a little trouble understanding,
Has a lot of trouble understanding, or
Doesn’t understand at all?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
-1
-2

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PHYSICAL ABILITIES
CHECKPOINT: IF B1b4 = 1 (has changes in physical abilities) ASK B5. ELSE GO TO B7a.
NEILS, SEELS B6a2

B5.

Next, I want to ask about [YOUTH’S] physical abilities. How well does [YOUTH] use
[his/her] arms or hands? Does [he/she]….READ CATEGORIES

...

[IF NEEDED: If there is a difference for each arm or hand, refer to the side with which
the YOUTH is experiencing the most difficulty. Do not include temporary difficulties,
such as a broken arm. IF YOUTH IS MISSING A HAND OR ARM CODE AS A 4.
[IF ASKED FINE MOTOR SKILLS ARE ACTIVITIES LIKE USING A SPOON OR
HOLDING A PENCIL. GROSS MOTOR SKILLS ARE ACTIVITIES LIKE THROWING,
LIFTING, OR CARRYING.]

DON’T READ

Have no trouble using [his/her] arms or hands
Have a little trouble using one or both,
Have a lot of trouble using one or both, or
Have no use at all of one or both arms or hands for fine or
gross motor skills?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
-1
-2

NEILS, SEELS B6c2

B6.

How well does [YOUTH] use both [his/her] legs and feet? Does [he/she]….READ
CATEGORIES

...

[IF NEEDED: If there is a difference for each leg or foot, refer to the side with which the
YOUTH is experiencing the most difficulty. Do not include temporary difficulties, such as
a broken leg. IF YOUTH IS MISSING A LEG OR FOOT CODE AS A 4

DON’T READ

Have no trouble using [his/her] legs or feet
Have a little trouble using one or both,
Have a lot of trouble using one or both, or
Have no use at all of one or both legs or feet?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
-1
-2

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HEALTH
NHIS, SEELS B7a

B7a. Now, I have some questions about [YOUTH’s] health. Would you say [his/her] general
health is ... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.

DON’T READ

Excellent,
Very good,
Good,
Fair, or
Poor?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
5
-1
-2

NHIS, SEELS B7b

B7b. Is [he/she] now taking any prescription medicine for a condition or problem related to
[his/her] disability or special need, or any medicine that controls [his/her] attention,
behavior or activity level, or changes [his/her] mood, such as Ritalin or an
antidepressant? CODE ONE.
GO TO B7c
GO TO
SECTION C

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

SEELS B7e

B7c. Was the medicine prescribed to control … READ CATEGORIES. CODE ALL THAT
APPLY.
Attention, behavior or activity level?
Emotions, such as depression or anxiety?
Mood?
Anything else? (SPECIFY)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
-1
-2

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NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT INTERVIEW PART 1 C 4-30-08

C. SERVICES
My next questions are about services YOUTH might be receiving. I have a pretty long list of
services to read and I know that many of them might not be appropriate for YOUTH, so
please bear with me.
CHECKPOINT: Ask C1A[a-v] as follows:
a through l, and v services: ASK ALL RESPONDENTS.
m: Speech or language therapy – ask if had communication problem in earlier wave
(W1CommTrouble = 1), district-reported disability on sample file is Speech or B1a [from any
Wave] is 16 (speech or communication problem), or reported a change in communication
abilities in this wave (B1b3 = 1).
n. Audiology services – ask if district-reported disability is hearing impaired, B1a [from any
wave] is 06, 07, 11 (deaf, deaf/blind, or hearing impaired), or reported a change in hearing in
this wave (B1b2 = 1).
o. Orientation and mobility services – ask if district-reported disability is orthopedic impairment,
other health impairment, multiple impairments, or blindness/visual impairment or B1a [from any
Wave] is 4, 5, 7, 12, 15, 17, 18, 19, or 42.
p: Respite care – same logic as o (adult day care).
q: Adult day care – ask if district-reported disability on sample file is anything other than
LD/Speech, B1a [from any wave] is anything other than 00, 13, or 16 (reported a disability and it
was something other than LD or speech), or B7a is 4 or 5 (health is fair or poor).
r: Residential services/group home – ask if district-reported disability on sample file is anything
other than LD/Speech, B1a [from any wave] is anything other than 00, 13, or 16 (reported a
disability and it was something other than LD or speech), and A1a and A1d not 10 (did not
already report living in a group home or supervised living arrangement earlier).
s: Personal assistant or in the home aide – same logic as o (adult day care).
t: Nursing care – same logic as o (adult day care).
u: Case manager – ask if any services received (any C1Aa-C1At = yes).
NHIS, NLTS F14a

C1a. Anytime [IF IN HIGH SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE OR DOES NOT HAVE WAVE 4
INTERVIEW DATA FOR SERVICES OR HAS BEEN OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL LESS
THAN 2 YEARS, ASK: since high school] [IF OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE
OR CURRENTLY IN HIGH SCHOOL (A2b = 1) ASK: in past 2 years] has [YOUTH]
received any of the following services?
[NOTE TO ANALYSTS: IF YOU WANT POST HIGH SCHOOL ONLY SERVICES YOU WILL
NEED TO SUBSET SAMPLE FOR THOSE OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL NOW]
READ EACH ITEM TO CODE RESPONSE IN COLUMN A,
FOR EACH YES, ALSO READ C1b IMMEDIATELY FOR THAT SERVICE AND CODE
RESPONSE IN COLUMN B,
F14b

C1b. Is [he/she] getting that now?

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b
c
d.
e.

f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

k.
l.

m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
r.
s.
t.
u.

v.

B.
RECEIVES
SERVICES NOW

Y
N DK
[a-l] ASK ALL RESPONDENTS
Any career counseling, help in finding a job, training in job
1
2
-1
skills or vocational education, other than from an employer
Financial aid, like paying for college classes or training.
1
2
-1
Educational assistance or tutoring
1
2
-1
Reader or interpreter, including sign language
1
2
-1
1
2
-1
Instruction or help with doing things like managing money,
cooking or keeping house, or any other training in
independent living skills or occupational therapy, not
including instruction from family members or friends
Childcare services or parenting skills training
1
2
-1
Psychological or mental health services or counseling
1
2
-1
Social work services
1
2
-1
Physical therapy
1
2
-1
1
2
-1
Assistive technology services or devices, such as help
getting or using any kind of equipment that helps people
with a disability, for example a special calculator or reading
machine.
Transportation assistance because of a disability
1
2
-1
Medical services for diagnosis or evaluation related to
1
2
-1
[his/her] disability
[m-u] ASK AS INSTRUCTED IN CHECKPOINT ABOVE
Speech or language therapy, or communication services
1
2
-1
Audiology services for hearing problems
1
2
-1
Orientation and mobility services
1
2
-1
Respite care
1
2
-1
Adult day care
Housing assistance or residential services or help with a
1
2
-1
supervised living arrangement, for example a group home
Personal assistant/or an in-the-home aide
1
2
-1
Nursing care
1
2
-1
1
2
-1
A case manager or someone who coordinates the services
YOUTH receives, this could include a family member or
friend
[v] ASK ALL RESPONDENTS
1
2
-1
Any other services (IF B1a [from any Wave] IS
SOMETHING OTHER THAN 00 [REPORTED A
DISABILITY] READ: because of [his/her] special needs]
SPECIFY:
Service

a.

A.
RECEIVED
SERVICES [ANY
TIME SINCE HIGH
SCHOOL] OR [IN
PAST 2 YEARS]

R

Y

N

DK

R

-2

1

2

-1

-2

-2
-2
-2
-2

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

-1
-1
-1
-1

-2
-2
-2
-2

-2
-2
-2
-2
-2

1
1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2
2

-1
-1
-1
-1
-1

-2
-2
-2
-2
-2

-2
-2

1
1

2
2

-1
-1

-2
-2

-2
-2
-2
-2

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

-1
-1
-1
-1

-2
-2
-2
-2

-2

1

2

-1

-2

-2
-2
-2

1
1
1

2
2
2

-1
-1
-1

-2
-2
-2

-2

1

2

-1

-2

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CHECKPOINT: ASK C1c IF THERE ARE ANY YESSES IN C1B (GETTING SERVICE
NOW). ELSE GO TO C1d.
F14d

C1c. Overall, do you think YOUTH is getting enough services?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

NOTE: ALL SHOULD GO HERE WHETHER OR NOT THEY RECEIVED ANY SERVICES
F14e

C1d. Do you think [he/she needs] any services [IF ANY YESSES IN F1b ADD: besides the
ones (he/she) receives] now?
ASK C1e
GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE C2a

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

F14f

C1e. What services do you think [he/she] needs? CODE ALL THAT APPLY. TI: READ
SERVICES ONLY IF NECESSARY. PROBE FOR: Anything else?
FOR EACH ANSWER SELECTED IN C1e ASK C1f.
F14g

C1f.

Have you, someone in your family, or YOUTH tried to get this service?
If C1f=Yes, ask C1g:

F14h

C1g. Is [he/she] on a waiting list?

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E.

F.

G.

WHICH SERVICE
NEEDED

TRIED TO GET

Y
N DK R
Y
N
[a-l] ASK ALL RESPONDENTS
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
a. Any career counseling, help in
finding a job, training in job skills or
vocational education, other than
from an employer
b Financial aid, like paying for college
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
classes or training.
c
Educational assistance or tutoring
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
d. Reader or interpreter, including sign
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
language
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
e. Instruction or help with doing things
like managing money, cooking or
keeping house, or any other training
in independent living skills or
occupational therapy, not including
instruction from family members or
friends
f. Childcare services or parenting
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
skills training
g. Psychological or mental health
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
services or counseling
h. Social work services
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
i.
Physical therapy
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
j.
Assistive technology services or
devices, such as help getting or
using any kind of equipment that
helps people with a disability, for
example a special calculator or
reading machine.
k. Transportation assistance because
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
of a disability
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
l.
Medical services for diagnosis or
evaluation related to [his/her]
disability
[m-u] ASK AS INSTRUCTED IN CHECKPOINT ABOVE
m. Speech or language therapy, or
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
communication services
n. Audiology services for hearing
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
problems
o. Orientation and mobility services
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
p. Respite care
1
2
-1 -2
1 2
q. Adult day care
Service

DK

R

APPLICATION
PROCESS/
PAPERWORK
Y
N DK R

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

-1
-1

-2
-2

1
1

2
2

-1
-1

-2
-2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

-1
-1
-1

-2
-2
-2

1
1
1

2
2
2

-1
-1
-1

-2
-2
-2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

-1
-1

-2
-2

1
1

2
2

-1
-1

-2
-2

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r.

s.
t.
u.

v.

1
2
-1
Housing assistance or residential
services or help with a supervised
living arrangement, for example like
a group home
Personal assistant/or an in-the1
2
-1
home aide
Nursing care
1
2
-1
1
2
-1
A case manager or someone who
coordinates the services YOUTH
receives, this could include a family
member or friend
[v] ASK ALL RESPONDENTS
1
2
-1
Any other services (IF B1a [from
any Wave] IS SOMETHING OTHER
THAN 00 [REPORTED A
DISABILITY] READ: because of
[his/her] special needs] SPECIFY:

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

-2
-2

1
1

2
2

-1
-1

-2
-2

1
1

2
2

-1
-1

-2
-2

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

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JOB-RELATED SERVICES
CHECKPOINT: IF C1Aa =1 (RECEIVED CAREER SERVICES IN PAST 2 YEARS OR SINCE
HIGH SCHOOL, ASK C2a. ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE C3a.
F8b

C2a. Earlier you had said that YOUTH received career counseling, help in finding a job, or job
training [IF IN HIGH SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE OR DOES NOT HAVE WAVE 4
INTERVIEW DATA FOR SERVICES OR HAS BEEN OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL LESS
THAN 2 YEARS, ASK: since high school] [IF OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE
OR CURRENTLY IN HIGH SCHOOL (A2b = 1) ASK: in past 2 years]. [IF IN HIGH
SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE OR DOES NOT HAVE WAVE 4 INTERVIEW DATA FOR
SERVICES, ASK: Since high school] [IF OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE ASK:
In past 2 years] has [he/she] had … READ LIST.

CHECKPOINT: IF F1Ba=1 (RECEIVES CAREER SERVICES NOW). FOR EACH YES IN C2A
ALSO READ C2B IMMEDIATELY. ELSE CONTINUE WITH NEXT ITEM IN LIST.
F9b

C2b.

a.
b.

Is [he/she] getting that now?

Service
Testing to find out his/her work interests or abilities.

g.

Training in specific job skills, for example food services, or
computer skills, or training for another kind of job.
Training in basic skills needed for work, like counting
change, telling time or using transportation to get to work.
Career counseling, like help in figuring out jobs YOUTH
might be suited to.
Help in learning to look for a job, such as how to write a
resume or interview for a job.
Job shadowing, such as visiting a workplace and watching
the way a job is done.
Apprenticeships or internships.

h.

Help in finding a job.

i.

Anything else? SPECIFY

c.
d.
e.
f.

A.

B.

RECEIVED
CAREER
SERVICES
SINCE HIGH
SCHOOL OR IN
PAST 2 YEARS
Y N DK R

RECEIVING
CAREER
SERVICES NOW

Y

N

DK

R

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-1

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-1

1

2

-1

-2

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F8c

C2c. Who has given YOUTH job training or help [IF IN HIGH SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE OR
DOES NOT HAVE WAVE 4 INTERVIEW DATA FOR SERVICES OR HAS BEEN OUT
OF HIGH SCHOOL LESS THAN 2 YEARS, ASK: since high school] [IF OUT OF HIGH
SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE OR CURRENTLY IN HIGH SCHOOL ASK: in past 2 years]?
(PROBE: Anyone else?) READ CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY. CODE ALL THAT
APPLY.
A regular high school
A special school for youth with disabilities
A 4- or 2-year college
Postsecondary vocational, business or technical school
A family member or friend
Youth’s employer (other than military and sheltered workshop)
The Vocational Rehabilitation agency (VR) VOC REHAB)
Developmental Disabilities agency DD
Other agency serving persons with disabilities
Goodwill/sheltered workshop
The military
JTPA, Job Corps, other federal job training program
Group home or supported living program
DO NOT READ: CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Other (SPECIFY)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
-1
-2

F9f

C2d. How useful do you think this job training or help has been to [his/her] getting a job?
Would you say … READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.

DON’T READ

Very useful,
Somewhat useful,
Not very useful, or
Not at all useful?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
-1
-2

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JOB SERVICES – UNMET NEED
CHECKPOINT: IF C1Ea = 1 (NEEDS JOB SERVICES) GO TO C3b. ELSE ASK C3a.
F10a

C3a. Do you think YOUTH needs any career counseling or job training or help now? .
ASK C3b
GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE C4a

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

F10b

C3b. [IF F1eA = 1 (NEEDS JOB SERVICES) ADD: Earlier you mentioned that YOUTH needs
career counseling or job training or help.] What [other] kinds of job training or help do
you think YOUTH needs? OK TO READ CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY? CODE ALL
THAT APPLY.
Testing to find out his/her work interests or abilities.
Training in specific job skills, for example food services, or computer skills, or
training for another kind of job.
Training in basic skills needed for work, like counting change, telling time or
using transportation to get to work.
Career counseling, like help in figuring out jobs YOUTH might be suited to.
Help in learning to look for a job, such as how to write a resume or interview
for a job.
Job shadowing, visiting a workplace and watching the way a job is done.
Apprenticeships or internships.
Help in finding a job.
Other. SPECIFY ______________________________________________

1
2

6
7
8
9

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

-1
-2

3
4
5

CHECKPOINT: IF C1Fa = 1 (TRIED TO GET JOB SERVICES) GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE C4a. ELSE ASK C3c.
F10c

C3c. Has anyone been trying to get job training or help for YOUTH?
ASK C3d
GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE C4a

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

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F10d

C3d. Is [he/she] on the waiting list for this service?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

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LIFE SKILLS SERVICES
CHECKPOINT: IF C1Ae = 1 (RECEIVED LIFE SKILLS SERVICES IN PAST 2 YEARS OR
SINCE HIGH SCHOOL, ASK C4a. ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE C5a.
F12a

C4a. Earlier you had said that YOUTH received instruction in or help with doing things like
managing money, cooking, or keeping house, or other training in independent living skills
or occupational therapy, not including instruction from family members or friends [IF IN
HIGH SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE OR DOES NOT HAVE WAVE 4 INTERVIEW DATA
FOR SERVICES OR HAS BEEN OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL LESS THAN 2 YEARS, ASK:
since high school] [IF OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE OR IN HIGH SCHOOL
NOW (A2b = 1) ASK: in past 2 years]. has [he/she] had training in or help with …
READ LIST.

CHECKPOINT: IF C1Be = 1 (RECEIVES LIFE SKILLS SERVICES NOW) THEN FOR EACH
YES IN C4A ALSO READ C4B IMMEDIATELY. ELSE CONTINUE WITH NEXT ITEM IN LIST.
F12b

C4b.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

h.

Is [he/she] getting that now?

Service
Using transportation
Home care skills, such as cooking and cleaning
Financial issues, such as managing [his/her] money
Self care skills, such as brushing [his/her] teeth
Relationship skills, such as getting along with others
Self advocacy skills, IF ASKED WE MEAN HOW TO
EXPLAIN [HIS/HER] DISABILITY TO OTHERS, OR
ASK FOR WHAT HE/SHE NEEDS
Other SPECIFY _____________________________

A.

B.

RECEIVED LIFE
SKILLS SINCE
HIGH SCHOOL OR
IN PAST 2 YEARS

RECEIVING LIFE
SKILLS NOW

Y
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

N
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

DK
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1

R
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2

Y
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

N
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

DK
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1

R
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2

1

2

-1

-2

1

2

-1

-2

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F12c

C4c. Who has given YOUTH training in or help with independent living skills [IF IN HIGH
SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE OR DOES NOT HAVE WAVE 4 INTERVIEW DATA FOR
SERVICES OR HAS BEEN OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL LESS THAN 2 YEARS, ASK: since
high school] [IF OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE OR IN HIGH SCHOOL NOW
(A2B = 1) ASK: in past 2 years]? (PROBE: Anyone else?) READ CATEGORIES IF
NECESSARY. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.

DO NOT READ:

A regular high school
A special school for youth with disabilities
A 4- or 2-year college
Postsecondary vocational, business or technical school
Postsecondary vocational school, trade, or business school
A private occupational therapist
Developmental disabilities agency, DD
Vocational Rehabilitation agency (VR, Voc Rehab)
Another agency serving persons with disabilities
Group home or supported living program
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Other (SPECIFY)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
-1
-2

F12f

C4d. How useful do you think this training or help with independent living skills has been?
Would you say … READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.
Very useful,
Somewhat useful,
Not very useful, or
Not at all useful?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
-1
-2

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LIFE SKILLS – UNMET NEED
CHECKPOINT: IF C1Ee = 1 (NEEDS LIFE SKILLS SERVICES) GO TO C5b. ELSE ASK C5a.
F13a

C5a. Do you think YOUTH needs any training or help with independent living skills now? .
ASK C5b
GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE C6a

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

F13b

C5b. [IF C1Ee = 1 (NEEDS JOB SERVICES) ADD: Earlier you mentioned that YOUTH needs
training or help with living skills.] What kinds of training or help with independent living
skills do you think YOUTH needs? OK TO READ CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY?
Using transportation
Home care skills, such as cooking and cleaning
Financial issues, such as managing [his/her] money
Self care skills, such as brushing [his/her] teeth
Relationship skills, such as getting along with others
parenting skills
Self advocacy skills, IF ASKED WE MEAN HOW TO EXPLAIN [HIS/HER]
DISABILITY TO OTHERS, OR ASK FOR WHAT HE/SHE NEEDS
Other. SPECIFY
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
-1
-2

CHECKPOINT: IF C1Fe = 1 (TRIED TO GET LIFE SKILLS SERVICES) GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE C6a. ELSE ASK C5c.
F13c

C5c. Has anyone been trying to get training or help with independent living skills for YOUTH?
ASK C5d
GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE C6a

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

F13d

C5d. Is [he/she] on the waiting list for this service?

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FAMILY ROLE IN SERVICES
CHECKPOINT: IF THERE ARE ANY YESSES (1) IN C1A (RECEIVED SERVICES ANY
TIME SINCE H.S OR IN PAST 2 YEARS] ASK C6a.
ELSE IF C1E = 1 (NEEDS SERVICES BUT HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY) THEN GO TO C6b.
ELSE GO TO SECTION D.
F15a

C6a. Overall, how much effort did it take for you or your family to get services for YOUTH?
IF IN HIGH SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE OR DOES NOT HAVE WAVE 4 INTERVIEW
DATA FOR SERVICES OR HAS BEEN OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL LESS THAN 2 YEARS,
ASK: since high school] [IF OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE OR IN HIGH
SCHOOL NOW (A2b = 1) ASK: in past 2 years]? Would you say:
READ CATEGORGIES. CODE ONE.
A great deal of effort
Some effort
A little effort, or
Almost no effort
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
-1
-2

F15b

C6b. Where does your family usually learn about services that might be appropriate for
YOUTH? READ CATEGORIES CODE AS MANY AS APPLY.
SCHOOL OR DISTRICT
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT OR
CASE WORKER
PHYSICIAN OR OTHER MEDICAL OR
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
OTHER PARENTS/PARENT GROUP
FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS, OR
ACQUAINTANCES
WEB, COMPUTER, INTERNET
NEWSLETTERS, MAGAZINES, OR
OTHER MEDIA
TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS,
CONFERENCES
OTHER, SPECIFY
OTHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE AGENCIES
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
-1
-2

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F15c

C6c. Have any of the following been a problem in getting or dealing with services during the
last 12 months? READ EACH ITEM. CODE ONE FOR EACH ITEM.
a.
b.
c.
d.

e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.

Cost of services
Where services are provided
Services not being available
READ IF YOUTH HAS A PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT (SAMPLE
FILE OR B1a [from any Wave] = 05, 15, OR 17)
Physical accessibility of services [IF ASKED, WE MEAN THAT
PLACES FOR SERVICES HAVE STAIRS OR OTHER
OBSTACLES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES]
Poor service quality
Scheduling conflicts
Language problems, INCLUDES SIGN LANGUAGE ISSUES
Lack of time for services
Transportation
YOUTH not being eligible for the service
Lack of information about services
Anything else? SPECIFIY

Y
1
1
1
1

N
2
2
2
2

DK
-1
-1
-1
-1

R
-2
-2
-2
-2

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1

-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2

CASE MANAGER
CHECKPOINT: IF C1Bu = 1 (HAS CASE MANAGER NOW) GO TO C7a. ELSE GO TO
CHECKPOINT BEFORE C8a.

F16b

C7a. Earlier you said that YOUTH has a case manager. Is that… READ CATEGORIES AND
CODE AS MANY AS APPLY.
A professional
You or another family member, or
Someone else SPECIFY
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

2
3
4
-1
-2

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F16c

C7b. How useful do you think case management services are? Would you say …
READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.

DO NOT READ

Very useful
Somewhat useful
Not very useful
Not at all useful
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
-1
-2

F16d

C7c. Do you think YOUTH is getting enough case management services? CODE ONE.
GO TO
SECTION D

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

CHECKPOINT: IF C1Eu = 1 (NEEDS CASE MANGEMENT SERVICES) GO SECTION D.
IF THERE ARE ANY YESSES (1) IN C1A (RECEIVED SERVICES ANY TIME SINCE HIGH
SCHOOL OR IN PAST 2 YEARS] ASK C6a. ELSE GO TO SECTION D.
F16e

C8a. Do you feel your family or YOUTH needs a case manager or someone who coordinates
the services [he /she] receives? CODE ONE.
ASK C8b
GO TO
SECTION D

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

F16f

C8b. Have you, someone in your family, or YOUTH tried to get this service? CODE ONE.
GO TO
SECTION D

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

F16g

C8c. Is [he/she] on the waiting list for this service?

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D. HOUSEHOLD INCOME
NEILS, NHIS similar, SEELS H14a

D1a. In studies like these, households are sometimes grouped according to income. Please
tell me which group best describes the total income of all persons in your household in
the last tax year, including salaries or other earnings, money from public assistance,
retirement, and so on, for all household members, before taxes. Was your household
income in the past year ... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.
ASK D1b
GO TO D1c
DON’T READ, GO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE E1a

$25,000 or less, or
More than $25,000?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

H14b

D1b. Was it... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE CATEGORY.

GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE E1a

DON’T READ

$5,000 or less,
$5,001 to $10,000,
$10,001 to $15,000,

1
3
3

$15,001 to $20,000, or
$20,001 to $25,000?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

4
5
-1
-2

SEELS H14c

D1c. Was it ... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE CATEGORY.
ASK D1d
GO TO D1e
DON’T READ, GO TO
CHECKPOINT BEFORE E1a

$50,000 or less, or
More than $50,000?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

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SEELS H14d

D1d. Was it... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE CATEGORY.
GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE E1a
DON’T READ

$25,001 to $30,000,
$30,001 to $35,000,
$35,001 to $40,000,
$40,001 to $45,000, or
$45,001 to $50,000?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
5
-1
-2

SEELS H14e

D1e. Was it ... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE CATEGORY.

DON’T READ

$50,001 to $60,000,
$60,001 to $70,000,
$70,001 to $80,000,
$80,001 to $90,000,
$90,001 to $100,000, or
Over $100,000?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
3
4
5
6
-1
-2

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E. SCREEN FOR CONTINUATION AND CLOSING
CHECKPOINT 1a: If youth has already completed an interview for this wave, then go to E2a.
CHECKPOINT 1b: If youth is capable of answering questions in prior wave [W1Capable=1] then

go to E2a, else continue with Checkpoint 2.
CHECKPOINT 2: IF W1CommTrouble = 1 (REPORTED PROBLEMS SPEAKING,

COMMUNICATING, CONVERSING, OR UNDERSTANDING IN A PRIOR WAVE) GO TO E1c,
ELSE ASK E1a.
I1a

E1a. My next questions are about jobs YOUTH may have had, schools [he/she] may have
gone to, and about [his/her] feelings about [him/her]self and [his/her] life. The questions
are similar to those I’ve been asking you, where [he/she] will be asked to give answers
like, "very well, pretty well, not very well or not at all well."
Do you think that YOUTH would be able to answer these kinds of questions over the
telephone? CODE ONE.
ASK E1b
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE E1d
GO TO PARENT
CONTINUATION PART 2a, SECTION F

YES
NO

1
2

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

-1
-2

I1a1

E1b. I would like to ask YOUTH to answer these questions [him/her]self. As I said, there will
be questions about [his/her] school, or work, and social activities, as well as a few
questions about things like attitudes and experiences, including smoking, drinking, and
ever having been arrested. All answers are strictly confidential and your [son/daughter]
may refuse to answer any question that makes [him/her] feel uncomfortable. We will not
share [his/her] answers to the questions with you, and nothing [he/she] says will be
reported individually about [him/her]. The interview would probably last about 30
minutes. YOUTH's participation is completely voluntary. [PROBABLY DELETE: At the
end of the interview, I will be asking [fill YOUTH] for contact information like an email
address and the name and address of someone who might know how to reach [him/her]
if we need to call [fill him/her] again.
[PROVIDE IF ASKED: Respondent/parent/guardian can call the study's toll-free number
at 1-866-269-7274 with questions about the study or to verify the legitimacy of the study.
If the participant has questions about his/her rights or YOUTH's rights as a study
participant, he/she can also call RTI's Office of Research Protection toll-free at 1-866214-2043.]
I1c

E1c. Would [he/she] be able to accurately answer these kinds of questions using a written
questionnaire. CODE ONE.

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GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE E1d
GO TO PARENT CONTINUATION PART 2a, SECTION F

YES
NO

1
2

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

-1
-2

CHECKPOINT 1: IF DISABILITY VARIABLE = 2 (mental retardation), 4 (emotional
disturbances), 10 (multiple handicaps), 12 (autism), 8 (deaf/blind) OR 13 (traumatic brain injury)
GO TO CHECKPOINT 2. ELSE GO TO E2a.
CHECKPOINT 2. IF YOUTH WAS INTERVIEWED IN A PRIOR WAVE (W1_YthIntvw = 1) OR
PARENT/GUARDIAN REPORTED THAT YOUTH WAS CAPABLE IN A PRIOR WAVE
(W1Capable = 1), GO TO E2a. ELSE ASK E1d.
I1b

E1d. After YOUTH turned 18, was YOUTH capable of making [his/her] own decisions about
financial and personal affairs, or did you petition the court for guardianship? DON’T
READ. CODE ONE.
GO TO E2a
GO TO E2a AND route youth through the
YOUTH Questionnaire following the path that
minors take (i.e., U7, U8a-U8d, and U10)

YOUTH CAPABLE OF
MAKING OWN DECISIONS
PETITIONED THE COURT
FOR GUARDIANSHIP
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

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I5a

E2a. We have just a few more contacting questions. First, may I please have your full name
and address?
Collect info, then E2b
GO TO E2c

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

RESPONDENT NAME (E2a_first), E2a_last)
RESPONDENT ADDRESS (E2a_addr1, E2a_addr2, E2a_city, E2a_state, E2a_zip)
I5b

E2b. Is this the same name and address that we should use to mail you the $20 thank you
check?
GO TO E2d
ASK E2c
GO TO E2d

YES
NO
RESPONDENT
DECLINES INCENTIVE

1
2
3

I5c

E2c. Can you please give me the name and address we should use to mail the $20 thank you
check?
Collect info, then E2d
ASK E2d
ASK E2d

YES
NO, DK, REF
RESPONDENT
DECLINES INCENTIVE

1
2
3

NAME (E2c_first, E2c_last)
ADDRESS (E2c_addr1, E2c_addr2, E2c_city, E2c_state, E2c_zip)

I5d

E2d. What is your e-mail address? ENTER E-MAIL ADDRESS OR CODE.
_________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

-1
-2

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I5ephone

E2e. Can I also please confirm your telephone number?
DISPLAY TEL. NUMBER FROM ROSTER LINE. ALLOW TI TO EDIT IF NEEDED OR KEY “1”
TO MOVE ON.
If preload phone number is confirmed, then store the SRIResp_ID and rol_AddedPreloaded in
I5eSRI_ID and I5e_rol, respectively.

E2f.

May we contact you in the future if we need more information about any of your answers?
ASK E3a
GO TO END

YES
NO

1
2

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

-1
-2

I7a

E3a. Could you please tell me the name of someone who is likely to know where you are if you
move? RECORD NAME OR INDICATE REFUSAL.
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Name: (E3a_first, E7a_last)
GO TO E4a
GO TO E4a

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

-1
-2

Note: If the youth interview has already been completed, CATI will skip to the end if E3a = No, DK, or REF.

I7b

E3b. What is their address? RECORD ADDRESS.
Address: (E3b_addr1, E3b_addr2, E3b_city, E3b_state, E3b_zip)
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

-1
-2

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I7_phone

E3c. What is their phone number? RECORD PHONE NUMBER.
Phone: ________________________________________________________________
NOT APPLICABLE, NO PHONE
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

0
-1
-2

I17b_email

E3d. What is their e-mail address? RECORD E-MAIL ADDRESS.
E-MAIL: _______________________________________________________________
NOT APPLICABLE, NO E-MAIL
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

0
-1
-2

I7b_relate

E3e

What is this person’s relationship to [YOUTH]?
MOTHER
ADOPTIVE MOTHER
STEPMOTHER
FOSTER MOTHER
LEGAL GUARDIAN (FEMALE)
SISTER/STEPSISTER
AUNT
GRANDMOTHER
FATHER
ADOPTIVE FATHER
STEPFATHER
FOSTER FATHER
LEGAL GUARDIAN (MALE)
BROTHER/STEPBROTHER
UNCLE
GRANDFATHER
COUSIN
FAMILY FRIEND/NEIGHBOR
SPOUSE OR FIANCÉ
BOYFRIEND/GIRLFRIEND
OTHER (SPECIFY)
_____________________________

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
20
21
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YOUTH TRACING QUESTIONS
I12a1

E5a. I have [YOUTH] mailing address as [READ ADDRESS FROM FILE]. Is this correct?
Address: (E5a_addr1, E5a_addr2, E5a_city, E5a_state, E5a_zip)
ASK E5c
ASK E5b

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

I12b

E5b. IF NO ADDRESS ON FILE OR IF ADDRESS IS NOT CORRECT: What is the address
where I am most likely to reach YOUTH? RECORD ADDRESS
Address: (E5b_addr1, E5b_addr2, E5b_city, E5b_state, E5b_zip)
______________________________________________________________________
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

-1
-2

CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH CANNOT ANSWER BY PHONE, BUT CAN COMPLETE A
WRITTEN VERSION (E1a = 2, DK, or REF AND E1c = 1) GO TO E5d.
ELSE ASK E5c.
I12b_phone

E5c. What is the phone number? RECORD PHONE NUMBER. IF YOUTH HAS NO HOME
PHONE NUMBER, PROBE FOR ANOTHER NUMBER WHERE [HE/SHE] COULD BE
REACHED, SUCH AS A WORK NUMBER OR A FRIEND’S NUMBER. CODE IF WORK
OR OTHER NUMBER
Phone: ________________________________________________________________

Go to END

HOME
WORK PHONE NUMBER
CELL PHONE NUMBER
FRIEND’S PHONE NUMBER
NOT APPLICABLE, NO PHONE
OTHER, SPECIFY _____________

1
2
3
4
5
6

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

-1
-2

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I12c2

E5d. Does [he/she] have an email address? What is [his/her] email address?
RECORD E-MAIL ADDRESS.
E-MAIL: _______________________________________________________________
NOT APPLICABLE, NO E-MAIL
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

0
-1
-2

CHECKPOINT: IF E1a or W1cap = 1, ASK E6. ELSE, GO TO END.
I13

E6.

May I speak with youth now?
GO TO K. INTRODUCTION
OF YOUTH CONTINUATION
GO TO CHECKPOINT 1 (set
CB to continue with Youth
interview)
ASK E7a
GO TO Prob_close and
F1_intro
GO TO CHECKPOINT 1 (set
CB to continue with Youth
interview)
GO TO Prob_close and
F1_intro

YOUTH IS AVAILABLE

1

YOUTH CAN BE REACHED AT THIS
NUMBER BUT NOT AVAILABLE NOW

2

YOUTH CAN BETTER BE REACHED AT
ANOTHER NUMBER
PARENT SAYS YOUTH IS INCAPABLE
OF DOING A PHONE INTERVIEW
DON’T KNOW

3

-1

REFUSED

-2

4

CHECKPOINT 1: ARRANGE A CALLBACK AND TERMINATE WITH: Again, thank you so
much for you help in answering these questions.
I14a

E7a. Is that the phone number you just gave me for YOUTH?
GO TO END
ASK E7b

YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

1
2
-1
-2

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I14_phone

E7b. What is the phone number? RECORD PHONE NUMBER. IF YOUTH HAS NO HOME
PHONE NUMBER, PROBE FOR ANOTHER NUMBER WHERE [HE/SHE] COULD BE
REACHED, SUCH AS A WORK NUMBER OR A FRIEND’S NUMBER. CODE IF WORK
OR OTHER NUMBER.
Phone: ________________________________________________________________

End; set callback
F1_intro
End; set callback
F1_intro

HOME
WORK PHONE NUMBER
CELL PHONE NUMBER
FRIEND’S PHONE NUMBER
NOT APPLICABLE, NO PHONE
OTHER, SPECIFY ______________

1
2
3
4
5
6

DON’T KNOW
REFUSED

-1
-2

END
IF ((E1a = 2 and E1c = 1) or E1e = 1) AND (E5a = -1, or -2)
OR (E5b = -1 or -2)
SAY:

“Since we don't have a way to communicate with {FILL YOUTH}, we'd like to
continue asking you some questions instead, which will take about 20 minutes.
We will not need to contact YOUTH after that.”
ELSE
“You should expect to receive your check in about 4 weeks.
FOR PARENTS OF YOUTH WHO WILL BE MAILED A QUESTIONNAIRE ADD: We'll be
mailing [YOUTH] a questionnaire. Please encourage [him/her] to fill it out and return it in the
postage-paid envelope that will be enclosed with the questionnaire.]”
Thank you so much for your help in answering these questions for having been a part of this
important study. Please check the study’s website, www.nlts2.org for all of the current and
future reports for this study. Again, thank you so much for all the time you have given over the
years.

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