Parental conflict

Previously used for Cohort 08 at age 3, the parental conflict measure consists of two

questions. The first question asks how frequently the couple argues, with five options

ranging from “Most days” to “Never”. The second question prompts those who did

not answer “Never” to answer how often, whilst arguing, they: yell at each other;

throw something at each other; or push, slap or hit each other, with five response

options ranging from “Almost never/Never” to “Almost always/Always”. As these

measures have been previously used for other cohorts across various waves, it is

prudent to include them for Cohort 24 at age 3 to facilitate cross-cohort comparisons

as well as future longitudinal analysis.

Recommendations for Cohort 24 at age 3:

•Repeat individual items on marital status and marital satisfaction from Cohort 24 at age 9 months.

•Repeat individual item on relationship status from Cohort 24 at age 9 months.

•Repeat individual items on parental conflict from Cohort 08 at age 3.

Interactions with a non-resident parent