Measurement Instrument Database for the Social Science (MIDSS)

Description

Provides an estimate of the intensity of the child’s physical activity. Codes 1 to 4 (lying down, sitting, standing, walking) describe the body position of the child. Code 5 (vigorous) describes when he/she is expending more energy than during ordinary walking. (Code one) Use momentary time sampling. Code this variable only as it is occurring at the end of the observe interval (i.e., on the “record” signal). Code the activity level that the child was engaging in at the “record” signal. BEACHES activity codes are the same as those used in SOFIT. √ Code 1-4 (Lying Down, Sitting, Standing, Walking) to describe the body position of the child only if he/she in not expending more energy than that required for an ordinary walk. √ Code 5 (Very active) for any activity in which the child was expending more energy than he/she would during ordinary walking, irrespective of body position. For example, code 5 (Very active) if the child is wrestling with a peer (even though he is lying on his back), standing on his hands, or pedaling a bicycle vigorously (even though sitting). √ When the child is in transition from one category to another, enter the code for the higher category. For example, code '2' (sitting) if at the “record” signal the child is partially lying down and partially sitting up; code '3' (standing) if he/she is getting up from either sitting or lying down. Sample activity codes: kneeling (weight on knees only) = standing kneeling (weight on knees and buttocks) = sitting inactive "on all fours" = standing seated swinging (arms producing no momentum)= sitting seated swinging (arms producing momentum)= very active obviously struggling to push or pull objects = very active

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UMLS CUI [1]

C0683317

Description

Identifies the child’s location at the end of the ‘observe’ interval. (Code one) Use momentary time sampling. Code this variable only as it is occurring at the end of the observe interval (i.e., on the “record” signal). Code where the child was located at the “record” signal. √ -I (Inside). Child is inside the home (includes hallways) √ -O (Outside). Child is outside the home (in yard; on sidewalk or street) or in a home location specifically designed for physical activity (e.g., pool or activity room at apartment complex).

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UMLS CUI [1]

C0450429

Description

Identifies persons in the child’s environment at the end of the observe interval. (Code all that apply) Use momentary time sampling. Code this variable only as it is occurring at the end of the observe interval (i.e., on the “record” signal). Code all persons in the child’s immediate environment at the record signal. √ -N (None). No one else is present √ -P (Parent/Guardian). At least one parent or guardian is present. √ -S (Sibling) is present. At least one brother or sister is present √ -OC (Other child). A child other than the child’s brothers or sisters is present. √ -OA (Other Adult). An adult other than the child’s parent or guardian is present. For this category, persons are considered to be part of the environment only if they are proximally located to the target child (i.e., typically within 25 feet) and within the designated boundaries of the environment (e.g., in the same room). Observers should determine the boundaries of the environment before beginning data collection. Look for natural breaks in play, work, and eating areas that are separated by walls or shrubbery.

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UMLS CUI [1,1]

C0027361

UMLS CUI [1,2]

C0150312

UMLS CUI [1,3]

C0549184

Description

Identifies persons in the child’s environment at the end of the observe interval. (Code all that apply) Use momentary time sampling. Code this variable only as it is occurring at the end of the observe interval (i.e., on the “record” signal). Code all persons in the child’s immediate environment at the record signal. √ -N (None). No one else is present √ -P (Parent/Guardian). At least one parent or guardian is present. √ -S (Sibling) is present. At least one brother or sister is present √ -OC (Other child). A child other than the child’s brothers or sisters is present. √ -OA (Other Adult). An adult other than the child’s parent or guardian is present. For this category, persons are considered to be part of the environment only if they are proximally located to the target child (i.e., typically within 25 feet) and within the designated boundaries of the environment (e.g., in the same room). Observers should determine the boundaries of the environment before beginning data collection. Look for natural breaks in play, work, and eating areas that are separated by walls or shrubbery.

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Alias

UMLS CUI [1,1]

C0027361

UMLS CUI [1,2]

C0150312

UMLS CUI [1,3]

C4296904

Description

Identifies persons in the child’s environment at the end of the observe interval. (Code all that apply) Use momentary time sampling. Code this variable only as it is occurring at the end of the observe interval (i.e., on the “record” signal). Code all persons in the child’s immediate environment at the record signal. √ -N (None). No one else is present √ -P (Parent/Guardian). At least one parent or guardian is present. √ -S (Sibling) is present. At least one brother or sister is present √ -OC (Other child). A child other than the child’s brothers or sisters is present. √ -OA (Other Adult). An adult other than the child’s parent or guardian is present. For this category, persons are considered to be part of the environment only if they are proximally located to the target child (i.e., typically within 25 feet) and within the designated boundaries of the environment (e.g., in the same room). Observers should determine the boundaries of the environment before beginning data collection. Look for natural breaks in play, work, and eating areas that are separated by walls or shrubbery.

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UMLS CUI [1,1]

C0027361

UMLS CUI [1,2]

C0150312

UMLS CUI [1,3]

C0037046

Description

Identifies persons in the child’s environment at the end of the observe interval. (Code all that apply) Use momentary time sampling. Code this variable only as it is occurring at the end of the observe interval (i.e., on the “record” signal). Code all persons in the child’s immediate environment at the record signal. √ -N (None). No one else is present √ -P (Parent/Guardian). At least one parent or guardian is present. √ -S (Sibling) is present. At least one brother or sister is present √ -OC (Other child). A child other than the child’s brothers or sisters is present. √ -OA (Other Adult). An adult other than the child’s parent or guardian is present. For this category, persons are considered to be part of the environment only if they are proximally located to the target child (i.e., typically within 25 feet) and within the designated boundaries of the environment (e.g., in the same room). Observers should determine the boundaries of the environment before beginning data collection. Look for natural breaks in play, work, and eating areas that are separated by walls or shrubbery.

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Alias

UMLS CUI [1,1]

C0027361

UMLS CUI [1,2]

C0150312

UMLS CUI [1,3]

C0205394

UMLS CUI [1,4]

C0008059

Description

Identifies persons in the child’s environment at the end of the observe interval. (Code all that apply) Use momentary time sampling. Code this variable only as it is occurring at the end of the observe interval (i.e., on the “record” signal). Code all persons in the child’s immediate environment at the record signal. √ -N (None). No one else is present √ -P (Parent/Guardian). At least one parent or guardian is present. √ -S (Sibling) is present. At least one brother or sister is present √ -OC (Other child). A child other than the child’s brothers or sisters is present. √ -OA (Other Adult). An adult other than the child’s parent or guardian is present. For this category, persons are considered to be part of the environment only if they are proximally located to the target child (i.e., typically within 25 feet) and within the designated boundaries of the environment (e.g., in the same room). Observers should determine the boundaries of the environment before beginning data collection. Look for natural breaks in play, work, and eating areas that are separated by walls or shrubbery.

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UMLS CUI [1,1]

C0027361

UMLS CUI [1,2]

C0150312

UMLS CUI [1,3]

C0205394

UMLS CUI [1,4]

C0001675

Description

Describes events related to motivating/influencing the target child to directly engage in either physical activity or sedentary behavior. These events could be antecedents (e.g., prompts) or consequences (e.g., rewards or punishers). (Code one) Use partial interval time sampling. That is, code relevant events if they occur at any time during the observe interval. Code events related to motivating/influencing the target child to directly engage in either physical activity or sedentary behavior. These events may be antecedents (e.g., prompts) or consequences (e.g., rewards or punishers). √ -N (None). No prompts or consequences were provided for the target child to engage in either physical activity or sedentary behavior during the interval. √ -PA (Physical Activity). A person provided a prompt or consequence to directly motivate the target child to initiate or continue to engage in physical activity (i.e., at activity levels 4 or 5). √ -SB (Sedentary Behavior). A person provided a prompt or consequence to directly motivate the target child to initiate or continue to engage in sedentary behavior (i.e., level 1, 2, or 3). Physical activity refers to those activity levels that would be coded as Activity Levels 4 and 5. References to (i.e., prompts and consequences related to) all locomotor activities (e.g., walking, running, hopping, skipping, galloping, chasing, fleeing, dodging, and crawling), as well as manipulative (e.g., throwing, catching, kicking, punting, dribbling, volleying, and striking), and non-manipulative activities (e.g., balancing, rolling, twisting, hanging, jumping) that involve gross motor movement are coded as physical activities. Examples with including interactor coded--Dimension 5.0): Mom says: "Go outside and play." Code as “Adult; motivates physical activity.” Boy tosses study child a ball. Code as “Child; motivates physical activity.” Study child is playing tag with peers. Code as “Child; motivates physical activity.” Study child is playing chess or video games with sibling. Code as “Child, motivates sedentary behavior.” Study child sits with friend on couch, but do not interact. Code (“N, N”) to indicate there was no behavior motivated, and thus no interactor. Sibling says: “Let’s stop jumping rope now.” Code as “Child, motivates sedentary behavior.” Grandfather says, “Stop all that running around.” Code as “Adult; motivates sedentary behavior.” During an observe interval TC is engaged reciprocally in active play with a girl (e.g., during wrestling, tag). Code as “Child: motives physical activity.” Boy on monkey bars says to TC, "See how much fun playing on this bar is." Code as “Child, motivates physical activity.” (i.e., the boy provides imitative prompt) When the study child is a participant in a group, code prompts and consequences provided to that group. For example if T.C. is a member of the Striders and hears: "All the children in the Striders Group did such a good job sprinting to the finish," code as “Adult, motivates physical activity.” Code all prompts that relate specifically to doing gross body activities. For example, mom says "Go to the refrigerator and get the milk." Code as “Adult, motivates physical activity." (i.e., walking). However, do not code statements such as "Pass the butter." or "Get your feet off the table and sit up straight." as prompts for either physical activity or sedentary behavior. Motivators (i.e., prompts and consequences) are coded only if likely (intended) to have an immediate (within that day) effect (are contingent) on physical activity or sedentary behavior. Stated motivators (i.e., verbal) must be direct and refer to immediate specific and concrete events, and not refer to remote and vague concepts such as references to becoming fat, fit, or sick. In cases when there are multiple prompts or consequences during an interval, record only the first prompt or first consequence AND its interactor. Record verbal consequences that are made regarding and heard by the study child but spoken to others. For example, code when a study child hears his mom say to dad, "Look at that T.C., I'm so proud of the way he's exercising" as “Adult, motivates physical activity.” Do not code verbal prompts if you don't hear them clearly. (Listen carefully and keep up with study child.) Do not code requests to be physically active or engage in sedentary behavior by the target child.

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UMLS CUI [1,1]

C0004927

UMLS CUI [1,2]

C0026605

Description

Identifies persons interacting with the child relative to directly motivating him/her to be physically active or sedentary during the ‘observe’ interval. (Code one) Use partial interval time sampling. That is, code relevant events if they occur at any time during the observe interval. Code a motivator only if someone during the 15-second observe interval participated in a physical or verbal exchange that was related to directly motivating/influencing physical activity or sedentary behavior. The person coded is associated with the Activity Motivated in Dimension 4.0. Physical activity behaviors refer to those that would be coded in Category 1 as a “4” (Walking) or “5” (Very Active). √ -N (None). No interactions were related to motivating physical activity or sedentary behavior during the interval. √ -C (Child). The motivator of the physical activity or sedentary behavior was a child. √ -A (Adult). The motivator of the physical activity or sedentary behavior was an adult (e.g., parent, other adult).

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UMLS CUI [1,1]

C0026605

UMLS CUI [1,2]

C0037420

UMLS CUI [1,3]

C0027361

Description

Identifies whether or not child directly engages in television (includes VCR, DVD) or video and computer games during the ‘observe’ interval. (Code one) Use partial interval time sampling. That is, code relevant events if they occur at any time during the observe interval. √ -Y (Views). Code “Y” if a television, VCR, DVD, computer or a video or computer game in the child's direct environment is turned on and the child focuses on it for at least three seconds during the interval √ Do not consider whether the viewing was for play or educational purposes.

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UMLS CUI [1,1]

C0457083

UMLS CUI [1,2]

C3463806

UMLS CUI [2,1]

C0457083

UMLS CUI [2,2]

C0042649

UMLS CUI [3,1]

C0457083

UMLS CUI [3,2]

C0870328

Description

Identifies whether or not the child ingests food during the observe interval. (Code one) Use partial interval time sampling. That is, code relevant events if they occur at any time during the observe interval. Code whether or not the child ingested food during the observe interval. √ Code ingests food (Y) only if the child puts food into his/her mouth at any time during the “observe” interval. √ Do not code for food that is already in the child's mouth or for food that the child removes from his/her mouth and re-inserts it √ Medicine and gum are considered food, but water is not.

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UMLS CUI [1]

C0013470