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Abstract of SM98/08 Skip top of page navigation  Teens Talk: Are
Adolescents Willing and Able to Answer Survey Questions?
Jennifer Hess, Jennifer Rothgeb, Andy Zukerberg, US Bureau of
the Census Kerry Richter, Population Services International
Suzanne Le Menestrel, Kristin Moore, Elizabeth Terry, Child
Trends, Inc.  KEY WORDS: Survey of Program Dynamics, Adolescent
Questionnaire, Cognitive Interviews, Field Pretest   The Survey
of Program Dynamics is a longitudinal survey designed to measure
the impact of welfare reform. One component of the survey is a
self-administered questionnaire for adolescents ages 12 to 17.
The adolescent component is designed to be self-administered
through an audiocassette player. In a collaborative effort,
staff at Child Trends, Inc. and the Census Bureau developed a
survey with topics areas on family routines, parent/child
relationships, parental control, contac