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APPENDIX

QUESTIONIARRE
LAGOS STATE POLYTECHNIC
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS STUDIES
DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION.
TOPIC: IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION IN A FAMILY
This questionnaire is from Lagos State Polytechnic it is set to find out importance of communication in a
family. Please read the instructions carefully and kindly respond to the questionnaire as sincerely as you
can by ticking [] appropriately the options that represent your views.
ADEBUSUYI TOBI ESTHER
PART A
1). Age: 15-20 years ( ) 21-30years ( ) 31 40 years ( ) 41years and above ( )
2). Sex: Male ( ) Female ( )
3). Highest level of education acquired: OND ( ) HND/BSc ( ) MSc/MBA ( ) PhD ( )
4). What is your Marital Status: Single ( ) Married ( ) Separated ( ) Widowed ( ) Engaged ( )
5). What is your Religion: Christian ( ) Muslim ( ) Others ( )
6). What is your Ethnicity: Hausa ( ) Igbo ( ) Yoruba ( )
7). Position: Hospital Staff ( )

PART B
7). How much time do you spend talking together as a family?
Very Little ( ) Little ( ) Moderate ( ) Much ( ) Very Much ( )
8). How much time do you spend talking with other individuals in your family?
Very Little ( ) Little ( ) Moderate ( ) Much ( ) Very Much ( )
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9). When I speak in my family, I feel like I am listened to.
Strongly Disagree ( ) Disagree ( ) Neither Agree Nor Disagree ( ) Agree ( ) Strongly Agree ( )
10). When others in my family speak to me, I try to show that I am listening.
Strongly Disagree ( ) Disagree ( ) Neither Agree Nor Disagree ( ) Agree ( ) Strongly Agree ( )
11). Everyone in our family is encouraged to share his/her feelings.
Strongly Disagree ( ) Disagree ( ) Neither Agree Nor Disagree ( ) Agree ( ) Strongly Agree ( )
12). When I speak to others in my family, they feel:
Very Intimidated ( ) Intimidated ( ) Neutral( ) Encouraged ( ) Very Encouraged ( )
13). When disagreements arise in the family, it is more important to listen to everyone's point of view
than to solve the problem as quickly as possible.
Strongly Disagree ( ) Disagree ( ) Neither Agree Nor Disagree ( ) Agree ( ) Strongly Agree ( )
14). When decisions are made in our family, everyone is encouraged to give their input but, mom and
dad have the final say.
Strongly Disagree ( ) Disagree ( ) Neither Agree Nor Disagree ( ) Agree ( ) Strongly Agree ( )
15). When rules and consequences for breaking the rules are established in my family, everyone's input
is encouraged but, mom and dad make the final decisions.
Strongly Disagree ( ) Disagree ( ) Neither Agree Nor Disagree ( ) Agree ( ) Strongly Agree ( )
16). When a family activity is planned (i.e. a weekend at Grandma's or a vacation), all family members
are encouraged to help in the planning.
Strongly Disagree ( ) Disagree ( ) Neither Agree Nor Disagree ( ) Agree ( ) Strongly Agree ( )
17). People in my family work hard to respond to each other with thoughtful words and comments
rather than to impulsively react.
Strongly Disagree ( ) Disagree ( ) Neither Agree Nor Disagree ( ) Agree ( ) Strongly Agree ( )
18). The communication in the family makes you feel a sense of belonging
Strongly Disagree ( ) Disagree ( ) Neither Agree Nor Disagree ( ) Agree ( ) Strongly Agree ( )