Author(s): Child Trends

Collection Method: Self Report Questionnaire

Scoring Method: Uses 1-4 rating scale for the following answer options: Never true; Sometimes true; Mostly true; Always true; which reverses for some items. Higher scores indicate a better ability to self-regulate

Number of questions: 13

Price: Free

Key Points:

• The tool measures children’s ability to regulate disruptive behaviour and negative emotions
• Suitable for use of children aged 5-13 years
• Can be used in programs working with children and their families

The Questionnaire on Self-Regulation has been reviewed and assessed by the Socialsuite team. In our opinion this tool is suitable in supporting the evaluation of children to assist in the measurement of the ability to self-regulate.

This tool was created by Child Trends, and is typically free to use for not-for-profit organizations.