Public Attitudes Towards the Physical Discipline of Children Survey
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| Sponsor | Ministry of Justice |
| Speciality | Social |
| Provider | National Research Bureau |
| Contract Value | - |
| Administration Date | 2001 (Jun) |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Next Administration | - |
| Primary Method | Telephone |
| Primary Sample | Adults aged 18+ |
| Response Rate | 59% |
| Sample Size | 1,000 |
| Secondary Sample | - |
| Response Rate | - |
| Sample Size | - |
| Sample Frame | Nation-wide telephone sample including proposed minimum samples of 100 Mäori and 100 Pacific peoples |
| Participation | Voluntary |
| Monetary Incentive | None |
| Geographical Region | National |
| Average Survey length | 8-9 minutes |
In June 2001, the Ministry of Justice commissioned a stand-alone telephone survey of 1000 adults to ascertain their attitudes towards the use of physical discipline on children. The survey complements previous studies that have been done in this area by other government agencies and academic researchers. The use of physical discipline on children is an issue that generates considerable interest and debate. While the survey was primarily commissioned to inform policy advice to Government, it is also available as a resource to others who have an interest in this issue. The survey findings provide a valuable insight into New Zealanders’ current attitudes towards parenting practice and the use of physical discipline.
For a copy of the Report, please click here.