Parental burnout & parental lying > Part 4

Publisher
Centerdata
Creator
Maartje Luijk (Erasmus University Rotterdam); Rianne Kok (Erasmus University Rotterdam); Caro Lemmen (Erasmus University Rotterdam); Ines Lucieer (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
Created
Dec 04 2025
Description
This study is about parental burnout and parental lying.
Panel
lissdata
Begin date
Nov 04 2024

There are no questions found for this study

Variable Dataset English Dutch
nomem_encr daq24a Number of the household member encrypted
nohouse_encr daq24a Number of the household encrypted
daq24a_m daq24a Year and month of the field work period
daq24a001 daq24a Calculated variable: Age of child about whom the questionnaire was completed
daq24a002 daq24a Month of birth of child about whom the questionnaire was completed
daq24a003 daq24a Year of birth of child about whom the questionnaire was completed
daq24a004 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child about what will happen if they didn’t finish their food?
daq24a005 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child about what will happen if they eat a specific food?
daq24a006 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child to stop him/her from wanting to eat a certain food?
daq24a007 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child to encourage him/her to eat a certain food?
daq24a008 daq24a In 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?
daq24a009 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child to get him/her to stay in a certain place (e.g., daycare/school)?
daq24a010 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child about leaving him/her with someone else (e.g., babysitter)?
daq24a011 daq24a In 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?
daq24a012 daq24a In 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?
daq24a013 daq24a In 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?
daq24a014 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child about the consequences of lying?
daq24a015 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child in order to prevent him/her from lying?
daq24a016 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child to stop or prevent him/her from being scared?
daq24a017 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child to get him/her to take their medicine?
daq24a018 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child to make him/her feel good or better about themselves?
daq24a019 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child to encourage him/her to keep trying something?
daq24a020 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child to stop or prevent him/her from being upset about their actions?
daq24a021 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child to get him/her to stop doing something that annoys you, but is harmless?
daq24a022 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child about why he/she can’t do a certain activity?
daq24a023 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child when he/she asked about a sensitive topic so you didn’t have to talk to him/her about it?
daq24a024 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child to hide that you don’t know the answer to his/her question?
daq24a025 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child to get him/her to do their chores?
daq24a026 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child so you didn’t have to buy him/her something?
daq24a027 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child so him/her didn’t find out you cannot afford to buy something?
daq24a028 daq24a In the past month, how often have you gave your child an exaggerated or untrue compliment about their appearance to ensure that they feel good?
daq24a029 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child about how other people will react if they don’t obey?
daq24a030 daq24a In the past month, how often have you claimed that if they don’t obey, you will withhold something you know they enjoy?
daq24a031 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child about the danger of an activity or behavior, in order to prevent them from doing it?
daq24a032 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child about how long something will take to avoid discussions and nagging?
daq24a033 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied 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?
daq24a034 daq24a In 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?
daq24a035 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child or withheld information about family events because you believe that they are not ready to be involved in them?
daq24a036 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child or withheld information about difficult topics in the outside world because you feel your child isn’t ready for them yet?
daq24a037 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied 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[...]or becoming disappointed in you?
daq24a038 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied 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?
daq24a039 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied 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?
daq24a040 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied 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?
daq24a041 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child or withheld information from them about financial matters to protect your privacy?
daq24a042 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child or withheld information from them about someone else in order to protect that person’s privacy?
daq24a043 daq24a In the past month, how often have you lied to your child about imaginary (figures) with the intention of encouraging or maintaining belief in them?
daq24a044 daq24a I’m so tired out by my role as a parent that sleeping doesn’t seem like enough.
daq24a045 daq24a I feel as though I have lost my direction as a dad/mum.
daq24a046 daq24a I feel completely run down by my role as a parent.
daq24a047 daq24a I have zero energy for looking after my child(ren).
daq24a048 daq24a I don’t think I’m the good father/mother that I used to be to my child(ren).
daq24a049 daq24a I can’t stand my role as father/mother any more.
daq24a050 daq24a For this question, please select the answer “Never.” We ask this so that researchers can filter out from their study the responses of participants who did not complete the questionnaire seriously.
daq24a051 daq24a I feel like I can’t take any more as a parent.
daq24a052 daq24a I have the impression that I’m looking after my child(ren) on autopilot.
daq24a053 daq24a I have the sense that I’m really worn out as a parent.
daq24a054 daq24a When I get up in the morning and have to face another day with my child(ren), I feel exhausted before I have even started.
daq24a055 daq24a I don’t enjoy being with my child(ren).
daq24a056 daq24a I feel like I can’t cope as a parent.
daq24a057 daq24a I tell myself that I’m no longer the parent I used to be.
daq24a058 daq24a I do what I’m supposed to do for my child(ren), but nothing more.
daq24a059 daq24a My role as a parent uses up all my resources.
daq24a060 daq24a I can’t take being a parent any more.
daq24a061 daq24a I’m ashamed of the parent that I have become.
daq24a062 daq24a I’m no longer proud of myself as a parent.
daq24a063 daq24a I have the impression that I’m not myself any more when I’m interacting with my child(ren).
daq24a064 daq24a I’m no longer able to show my child(ren) how much I love him/her/them.
daq24a065 daq24a I find it exhausting just thinking of everything I have to do for my child(ren).
daq24a066 daq24a Outside the daily routines (lifts in the car, bedtime, meals), I’m no longer able to make an effort for my child(ren).
daq24a067 daq24a I’m in survival mode in my role as a parent.
daq24a068 daq24a How often have you experienced one or more of the following problems in the past two weeks? Little interest or pleasure in doing things/activities.
daq24a069 daq24a How often have you experienced one or more of the following problems in the past two weeks? Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
daq24a070 daq24a How often have you experienced one or more of the following problems in the past two weeks? Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
daq24a071 daq24a How often have you experienced one or more of the following problems in the past two weeks? Feeling tired or having little energy.
daq24a072 daq24a How often have you experienced one or more of the following problems in the past two weeks? Poor appetite or overeating.
daq24a073 daq24a How often have you experienced one or more of the following problems in the past two weeks? Feeling bad about yourself, feeling that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.
daq24a074 daq24a How often have you experienced one or more of the following problems in the past two weeks? Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.
daq24a075 daq24a How often have you experienced one or more of the following problems in the past two weeks? Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? [...] fidgety or restless that you've been moving around a lot more than usual.
daq24a076 daq24a How often have you experienced one or more of the following problems in the past two weeks? Thoughts that you would be better of dead or of hurting yourself in some way.
daq24a077 daq24a Do you currently have a paid job?
daq24a078 daq24a At work, I feel mentally exhausted.
daq24a079 daq24a I just can't seem to feel rested after I have been working.
daq24a080 daq24a At work, I feel physically exhausted.
daq24a081 daq24a I struggle to find any interest and enthusiasm for my work.
daq24a082 daq24a I feel a strong aversion towards my job.
daq24a083 daq24a I’m cynical about what my work means to others.
daq24a084 daq24a At work, I have trouble staying focused.
daq24a085 daq24a When I’m working, I have trouble concentrating.
daq24a086 daq24a I make mistakes in my work because I have my mind on other things.
daq24a087 daq24a At work, I feel unable to control my emotions.
daq24a088 daq24a I do not recognize myself in the way I react emotionally at work.
daq24a089 daq24a At work I may overreact unintentionally.
daq24a090 daq24a How often does this happen? Constantly tidying up things or food.
daq24a091 daq24a How often does this happen? People are constantly nagging you, whining and complaining to you.
daq24a092 daq24a How often does this happen? Difficulties at mealtime (picky eaters, complaining, etc.).
daq24a093 daq24a How often does this happen? The kids don't listen; they won't do what you ask them to do without complaining.
daq24a094 daq24a How often does this happen? It's hard to find a babysitter.
daq24a095 daq24a How often does this happen? The children's daily schedules make it hard for you to attend to your own needs.
daq24a096 daq24a How often does this happen? Arguments or fights between brother(s) and/or sister(s) need a referee.
daq24a097 daq24a How often does this happen? The children want you to keep them occupied or play with them.
daq24a098 daq24a How often does this happen? The children resist bedtime or argue with you about it.
daq24a099 daq24a How often does this happen? The kids are always underfoot, which makes it impossible to get other things done.
daq24a100 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? Constantly tidying up things or food.
daq24a101 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? People are constantly nagging you, whining and complaining to you.
daq24a102 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? Difficulties at mealtime (picky eaters, complaining, etc.).
daq24a103 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? The kids don't listen; they won't do what you ask them to do without complaining.
daq24a104 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? It's hard to find a babysitter.
daq24a105 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? The children's daily schedules make it hard for you to attend to your own needs.
daq24a106 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? Arguments or fights between brother(s) and/or sister(s) need a referee.
daq24a107 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? The children want you to keep them occupied or play with them.
daq24a108 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? The children resist bedtime or argue with you about it.
daq24a109 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? The kids are always underfoot, which makes it impossible to get other things done.
daq24a110 daq24a How often does this happen? The need to constantly keep an eye on where the children are and what they are doing.
daq24a111 daq24a How often does this happen? The kids bother me when I'm talking to another adult.
daq24a112 daq24a How often does this happen? You may need to adjust your plans due to an unforeseen need on your child’s part.
daq24a113 daq24a How often does this happen? The children get dirty several times a day and need clean clothes.
daq24a114 daq24a How often does this happen? Difficulty getting privacy (for example, in the bathroom).
daq24a115 daq24a How often does this happen? The children are difficult to handle in public (stores, restaurants, etc.).
daq24a116 daq24a How often does this happen? Having trouble getting the kids ready for outings and leaving on time.
daq24a117 daq24a How often does this happen? Having a hard time leaving the kids behind when they go to school or daycare, or when I go out for the evening.
daq24a118 daq24a How often does this happen? The children are having trouble with friends (for example, fighting, social difficulties, or not having any friends in the neighborhood).
daq24a119 daq24a How often does this happen? Doing some extra grocery shopping to meet the children's needs.
daq24a120 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? The need to constantly keep an eye on where the children are and what they are doing.
daq24a121 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? The kids bother me when I'm talking to another adult.
daq24a122 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? You may need to adjust your plans due to an unforeseen need on your child’s part.
daq24a123 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? The children get dirty several times a day and need clean clothes.
daq24a124 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? Difficulty getting privacy (for example, in the bathroom).
daq24a125 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? The children are difficult to handle in public (stores, restaurants, etc.).
daq24a126 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? Having trouble getting the kids ready for outings and leaving on time.
daq24a127 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? Having a hard time leaving the kids behind when they go to school or daycare, or when I go out for the evening.
daq24a128 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? The children are having trouble with friends (for example, fighting, social difficulties, or not having any friends in the neighborhood).
daq24a129 daq24a How much of a hassle do you find it? Doing some extra grocery shopping to meet the children's needs.
daq24a130 daq24a I feel I cope well with the demands of parenting.
daq24a131 daq24a For me, having a child is worth all the sacrifices.
daq24a132 daq24a As a parent, I usually feel in control.
daq24a133 daq24a I find parenting to be a very stimulating job.
daq24a134 daq24a I would make a fine model for new parents to follow in order to learn how to be a good parent.
daq24a135 daq24a For me, being a parent is manageable.
daq24a136 daq24a It is usually easy to know when I am doing a good job of parenting.
daq24a137 daq24a I feel I am achieving my parenting goals.
daq24a138 daq24a I meet my own personal expectations for expertise in caring for my child.
daq24a139 daq24a I honestly believe I have all the skills necessary to be a good parent to my child.
daq24a140 daq24a As a parent, I feel calm and relaxed.
daq24a141 daq24a For me, being a good parent is a reward in itself.
daq24a142 daq24a I get a lot of enjoyment from being a parent.
daq24a143 daq24a I find that parenting problems are easily solved.
daq24a144 daq24a I see parenting as a meaningful role.
daq24a145 daq24a For me, the rewards of parenting outweigh all the hard work.
daq24a146 daq24a Was it difficult to answer the questions?
daq24a147 daq24a Were the questions sufficiently clear?
daq24a148 daq24a Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things?
daq24a149 daq24a Was it an interesting subject?
daq24a150 daq24a Did you enjoy answering the questions?
daq24a151 daq24a Starting date questionnaire
daq24a152 daq24a Starting time questionnaire
daq24a153 daq24a End date questionnaire
daq24a154 daq24a End time questionnaire
daq24a155 daq24a Duration in seconds