Coding sheet for text responses to questionnaire
items.
(Development: Stage 25
– December 14th 2001. Minor additions added 2009.)
Characters
in this_color are the names of the
variables used in “File Maker” and in
SPSS. RETURN to
the Index page.
A. Possible Selves. Download a printable version HERE.
(1). Possible Self
listings – Volume of responses.
|
Expected Selves |
Hoped-for Selves |
Feared Selves |
|
Number of Selves Listed. |
Number of
Selves Listed. |
Number
of Selves Listed. |
Record the actual
number
|
x |
Record the actual
number
|
x |
Record the actual
number
|
x |
5
|
5 |
5
|
5 |
5
|
5 |
4
|
4 |
4
|
4 |
4
|
4 |
|
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
|
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
None |
0 |
None |
0 |
None |
0 |
e_number
h_number
f_number
(2). Possible Self
listings – Degree of structure of all written responses.
|
Expected Selves |
Hoped-for Selves |
Feared Selves |
Paragraph(s) of
related ideas
|
6 |
Paragraph(s) of
related ideas
|
6 |
Paragraph(s) of
related ideas
|
6 |
Sentence(s) –
more than 20 words total
|
5 |
Sentence(s) –
more than 20 words total
|
5 |
Sentence(s) –
more than 20 words total
|
5 |
Sentence(s) – up
to 20 words total
|
4 |
Sentence(s) – up
to 20 words total
|
4 |
Sentence(s) – up
to 20 words total
|
4 |
|
Phrase(s) – 10
or more words total |
3 |
Phrase(s) – 10
or more words total |
3 |
Phrase(s) – 10
or more words total |
3 |
|
Phrase(s) – less
than 10 words total |
2 |
Phrase(s) – less
than 10 words total |
2 |
Phrase(s) – less
than 10 words total |
2 |
|
Single word or
words |
1 |
Single word or
words |
1 |
Single word or
words |
1 |
|
Neutral or no
response |
0 |
Neutral or no
response |
0 |
Neutral or no
response |
0 |
e_struct
h_struct
f_struct
|
Expected Selves |
Hoped-for Selves |
Feared Selves |
|
Number of words used. |
Number of words used. |
Number of words used. |
e_wordnu
h_wordnu
f_wordnu
(3). Possible Self
listings - Level of
elaboration (The most
important self).
|
More than 2 statements > 20 words total |
7 |
More than 2 statements > 20 words total |
7 |
More than 2 statements > 20 words total |
7 |
|
More than 2 statements up to 20 words total |
6 |
More than 2 statements up to 20 words total |
6 |
More than two statements up to 20 words total |
6 |
|
Two statements > 20 words total |
5 |
Two statements > 20 words total |
5 |
Two statements > 20 words total |
5 |
|
Two statements up to 20 words total |
4 |
Two statements up to 20 words total |
4 |
Two statements up to 20 words total |
4 |
|
Longer single statement > 20 words total |
3 |
Longer single statement > 20 words total |
3 |
Longer single statement > 20 words total |
3 |
|
Statement between 11 and 20 words |
2 |
Statement between 11 and 20 words |
2 |
Statement between 11 and 20 words |
2 |
|
Statement up to 10 words |
1 |
Statement up to 10 words |
1 |
Statement up to 10 words |
1 |
|
Nothing written |
0 |
Nothing written |
0 |
Nothing written |
0 |
e_elabor
h_elabor
f_elabor
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the Index page.
(4). Possible Self listings
– Domain Area of the Dominant Future Self (The most important
self).
|
Expected Selves |
Hoped-for Selves |
Feared Selves |
|
Unclassifiable |
6 |
Unclassifiable |
6 |
Unclassifiable |
6 |
|
Vocational/career goals. (Including financial security and university study.) |
5 |
Vocational/career goals. (Including financial security and university study.) |
5 |
Vocational or career goals and/or financial security.
(Including unemployment – being poor). |
5 |
|
Social/family goals. (Including stability of relationships. Marriage.
Parenting.) |
4 |
Social/family goals. (Including stability of relationships. Marriage.
Parenting. Home ownership. Love.) |
4 |
Social/family goals. (Including stability of relationships and anti-social
behavior - homelessness). |
4 |
|
Health related goals. |
3 |
Health related goals. Longevity. |
3 |
Health related goals. (Including fears of death, injury
or declining health of self or near person. Fear of growing old.) |
3 |
|
Personal development goals. (Including travel, public service, athletic/sporting
& recognition. Success in some arena.) |
2 |
Personal development goals. (Including travel, public service, athletic/sporting
& recognition. Personal competence & success. Fame. Altruism. |
2 |
Personal development goals. (Including failure to
perform in an area of perceived importance. Religious beliefs.) |
2 |
|
General happiness. |
1 |
General happiness. Enjoyment of life. Comfortable life.
Security and acceptance. |
1 |
General unhappiness. (Including loneliness. Lack of
friends.) |
1 |
|
No clear expectations or no response. |
0 |
No clear hopes or no response. |
0 |
No feared future situations indicated or no response. |
0 |
e_domain
h_domain
f_domain
Note from table above: In
later analysis, it might be possible to combine categories “2” and “4” .
General unhappiness (“1”) could also be combined with “4”.
(5). Possible Self
listings – Personal
Action Taken.
|
Expected
Selves |
Hoped-for Selves |
Feared Selves |
|
Action to Achieve |
Action to Achieve |
Action to Avoid |
|
Specific action or actions likely to promote
achievement of the stated self. |
3 |
Specific action or actions likely to promote
achievement of the stated self. |
3 |
Specific action or actions likely to ensure avoidance
of the stated self. |
3 |
|
Generalized action or actions that may result in
achievement of the stated self. |
2 |
Generalized action or actions that may result in
achievement of the stated self. |
2 |
Generalized action or actions that may result in
avoidance of the stated self. |
2 |
|
Unrealistic, fanciful, non-specific, general action(s),
unlikely to result in achievement of the stated self. |
1 |
Unrealistic, fanciful, non-specific, general action(s),
unlikely to result in achievement of the stated self. |
1 |
Unrealistic, fanciful, non-specific, general action(s),
unlikely to result in avoidance of the stated self. |
1 |
|
No response attempted in the space provided. |
0 |
No response attempted in the space provided. |
0 |
No response attempted in the space provided. |
0 |
e_action
h_action
f_action
B.
Level of Aspirations.
(1).
Vocational and Career Future Selves.
Required Effort.
|
Expected
Selves |
Hoped-for Selves |
|
High level of study/training required – Diploma, degree
or higher degree required. |
3 |
High level of study/training required – Diploma, degree
or higher degree required. |
3 |
|
Medium level of study/training required – TAFE diploma,
certificate or apprenticeship. |
2 |
Medium level of study/training required – TAFE diploma,
certificate or apprenticeship. |
2 |
|
Unspecified level of study/training required – On the
job training, own initiative. |
1 |
Unspecified level of study/training required – On the
job training, own initiative. |
1 |
|
No stated selves or non-vocational/career responses
made. |
0 |
No stated selves or non-vocational/career responses
made. |
0 |
e_aspire
h_aspire
(2).
Vocational and Career Future Selves. Level
of Responsibility after study/training.
Expected Self
|
Hoped-for Self
|
|
Professional/Managerial. |
3 |
Professional/Managerial. |
3 |
|
Skilled work/trade qualifications. Primary production. |
2 |
Skilled work/trade qualifications. Primary production. |
2 |
|
Unskilled work. Unspecified employment. |
1 |
Unskilled work. Unspecified employment. |
1 |
|
No stated aspirations or no career choice made. |
0 |
No stated aspirations or no career choice made. |
0 |
e_respon
h_respon
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C.
Worries.
|
(1) General
worries |
|
Non-personal concerns, specific event or events
mentioned. |
4 |
|
Personal concerns. Specific event or events
mentioned. |
3 |
|
General concerns, non-specific. |
2 |
|
Statement showing absence of concern. |
1 |
|
No statements made or unrelated/illogical response. |
0 |
worrtype
|
(2) Worries
- Volume – Non-personal |
4 or greater
|
Show # |
|
3 |
3 |
|
2 |
2 |
|
1 |
1 |
|
None |
0 |
npersvol
(3). Worries – Volume – Personal.
4 or greater
|
Show # |
|
3 |
3 |
|
2 |
2 |
|
1 |
1 |
|
None |
0 |
persvol
|
Worries – Domain areas |
|
Religious response |
16 |
|
Multiple future fears |
15 |
|
Relationships issues |
14 |
|
Unspecified generalized fears |
13 |
|
Perception of others |
12 |
|
Fear of change/of the future |
11 |
|
Self doubt/image issues |
10 |
|
Failure to achieve goals |
9 |
|
Personal happiness/loneliness |
8 |
|
Health issues |
7 |
|
Death of self or family |
6 |
|
Financial issues |
5 |
|
Education issues |
4 |
|
Career/unemployment issues |
3 |
|
War/conflict/inequity |
2 |
|
Environmental issues |
1 |
|
Unclassifiable or no fears |
0 |
w_intens
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D.
Encouragement from others.
(1).
Parents.
p_encour
|
Specific, encouragement and/or support likely to
promote better performance at school. |
5 |
|
General encouragement, non-specific, likely to promote
better performance at school. (With threats or sanctions or pressure) |
4 |
|
General encouragement, non-specific, likely to promote
better performance at school. (Without threats or sanctions or
pressure) |
3 |
|
Perceived neutral influence, no specific support or
encouragement. |
2 |
|
Perceived discouragement that may hinder school performance.
Threats may be made. |
1 |
|
No written response in text box provided or an
unrelated or inappropriate response. |
0 |
(2).
Other adults. a_encour
|
Specific, encouragement and/or support likely to
promote better performance at school. |
5 |
|
General encouragement, non-specific, likely to promote
better performance at school. (With threats or sanctions or pressure) |
4 |
|
General encouragement, non-specific, likely to promote
better performance at school. (Without threats or sanctions or pressure) |
3 |
|
Perceived neutral influence, no specific support or
encouragement. |
2 |
|
Perceived discouragement that may hinder school
performance. Threats may be made. |
1 |
|
No written response in text box provided or an
unrelated or inappropriate response. |
0 |
(3).
Teachers. t_encour
|
Specific, encouragement and/or support likely to
promote better performance at school. |
5 |
|
General encouragement, non-specific, likely to promote
better performance at school. (With threats or sanctions or pressure) |
4 |
|
General encouragement, non-specific, likely to promote
better performance at school. (Without threats or sanctions or
pressure) |
3 |
|
Perceived neutral influence, no specific support or
encouragement. |
2 |
|
Perceived discouragement that may hinder school
performance. Threats may be made. |
1 |
|
No written response in text box provided or an
unrelated or inappropriate response. |
0 |
(4).
School
friends.
f_encour
|
Specific, encouragement and/or support likely to
promote better performance at school. |
5 |
|
General encouragement, non-specific, likely to promote
better performance at school. (With threats or sanctions or pressure) |
4 |
|
General encouragement, non-specific, likely to promote
better performance at school. (Without threats or sanctions or
pressure) |
3 |
|
Perceived neutral influence, no specific support or
encouragement. |
2 |
|
Perceived discouragement that may hinder school
performance. Threats may be made. |
1 |
|
No written response in text box provided or an
unrelated or inappropriate response. |
0 |
(5). Yourself.
s_encour
|
Specific, encouragement and support likely to promote
better school performance. |
4 |
|
General personal encouragement, non-specific, likely to
promote better school performance. Personal exhortation. |
3 |
|
No specific support or encouragement generated from
within. |
2 |
|
Discouraging self-talk likely to hinder school
performance. |
1 |
|
No written response or flippant remark made in text box
provided. |
0 |
E.
Leaving school.
Leaving school before the end of year
12.
l_reason
Reasons stated.
Opportunity
available to start work.
|
5 |
|
Bored with the school program. |
4 |
|
Perceived lack of skills/abilities. Work too difficult. |
3 |
|
Discrimination/bullying issues/stress. |
2 |
|
Parents’ wishes. |
1 |
Staying at school to the end of year 12.
s_reason
Reasons stated.
Value seen in
what school has to offer academically.
|
5 |
|
Year 12 needed for entry to University/TAFE. |
4 |
|
Finishing high school seen as increasing opportunities
for jobs. |
3 |
|
Reaching a personal goal. |
2 |
|
To please parents. |
1 |
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Additional data collected on post code demographics in questionnaires on the Web from May 28th 2001.
A data table based on mean annual income of families could be generated here. The Bureau of Statistics has data on income in relation to post code areas. End.
