Adult attitude towards physical and humiliating punishment
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Definition
This indicator measures the percentage of adults who believe that physical and humiliating punishment is necessary to raise children.
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Number of male and female adults who report they believe physical and/or humiliating punishment is necessary to raise children
Denominator
Total number of male and female adults surveyed
Recommended Means of Verification
This indicator is measured through interviews/survey using the Safe Families Caregiver Questionnaire, Part 1: questions 1 and 2.
Individuals should be asked the following questions:
- Do you believe that in order to bring up, raise, or educate a child properly, the child needs to be physically punished: hitting, slapping, beating, or smacking?
- Do you believe that doing any one of the following is necessary to bring up, raise or educate a child properly: belittling, threatening, scaring or ridiculing a child?
If the adult responds "yes" to either question 1 or 2 (or to both), they would be counted towards this indicator. Please note that this indicator can count both caregivers of children currently under 18 and other adults in the community (e.g. community leaders, adults whose children are over 18, etc).
To calculate the indicator's value, divide the number of male and female adults who hold these beliefs by the total number of male and female adults surveyed. Multiply the result by 100 to convert it to a percentage.
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Kobo Form Questions
Q1 and Q2
Q1: Do you believe that in order to bring up, raise, or educate a child properly, the child needs to be physically punished: hitting, slapping, beating, or smacking?
Q2: Do you believe that doing any one of the following is necessary to bring up, raise or educate a child properly: belittling, threatening, scaring or ridiculing a child?
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Form Questions
Part 1: Q1 and Q2