Appendix F - Control Group Activity for Study 1

Appendix F:
Control Group Activity for Study 1

Please answer the following questions:

1. Which seat do you prefer?
a) The seat on the left
b) The seat in the middle
c) The seat on the right

2. What is the most important reason for your choice?
a) Color of the seat
b) Style of the seat
c) That seat looks more safe
d) The features of the seat

If I had a boy baby, I would prefer
the seat to be (please choose one):
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Green
D. Black
E. Orange

F. Yellow
G. Brown
H. Pink
I. Purple
J. Tan/Neutral

It is important for the stroller to
coordinate with the safety seat.
Yes

No

It is important for the safety seat
to match the car interior.
Yes

No

Please answer the following questions:

1. Which seat do you prefer?
a) The seat on the left
b) The seat in the middle
c) The seat on the right

2. What is the most important reason for your choice?
a) Color of the seat
b) Style of the seat
c) That seat looks more safe
d) The features of the seat

I prefer my child safety seat to
have options that include
popular characters or themes
(e.g. princesses, popular kids
shows, nascar, etc).
Yes No

Please rank in order the most
important to the least important.
(1 = most important)
____ Color
____ Style
____ Price
____ Safety
____ Quality

____ Maximum height and
weight limits
____ Parent convenience
____ Coordinating accessories
(matches stroller, nursery, etc.)

Please answer the following questions:

1. Which seat do you prefer?
a) The seat on the left
b) The seat in the middle
c) The seat on the right

2. What is the most important reason for your choice?
a) Color of the seat
b) Style of the seat
c) That seat looks more safe
d) The features of the seat

Who or where do you go to for your
information about child safety
seats? (Check all that apply)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

My child’s school
Doctor’s office
Friends
Family
Public Health
Department
F. Website

G. Fire Station
H. Police Station
I. Store where I
purchased the seat
J. Other: __________
K. None of the above

It is important to read reviews of
safety seats before I purchase one.
Yes

No

I prefer to purchase a wellknown, brand name safety seat
over an off brand one.
Yes

No

Please answer the following questions:

1. Which seat do you prefer?
a) The seat on the left
b) The seat in the middle
c) The seat on the right

2. What is the most important reason for your choice?
a) Color of the seat
b) Style of the seat
c) That seat looks more safe
d) The features of the seat

If I had a girl baby, I would prefer the
seat to be (please choose one):
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Green
D. Black
E. Orange

F. Yellow
G. Brown
H. Pink
I. Purple
J. Tan/Neutral

The opinions of my family and
friends on safety seats are important
to me.
Yes

No

When it comes to purchasing a
car seat for my child, price is not
the most important factor.
Yes

No

Please answer the following questions:

1. Which seat do you prefer?
a) The seat on the left
b) The seat in the middle
c) The seat on the right

2. What is the most important reason for your choice?
a) Color of the seat
b) Style of the seat
c) That seat looks more safe
d) The features of the seat

The size/measurements of the car
seat influences my purchasing
decision.
Yes

No

The comfort of the car seat
influences my purchasing decision.
Yes

No

How do you prefer to have your
information about child safety seats
distributed?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Television
Billboards
Radio
Smartphone
Application

E.
F.
G.
H.

Email
Postal Mail
Brochures
Other:_________

Please answer the following questions:

1. Which seat do you prefer?
a) The seat on the left
b) The seat in the middle
c) The seat on the right

2. What is the most important reason for your choice?
a) Color of the seat
b) Style of the seat
c) That seat looks more safe
d) The features of the seat