CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PARTICIPATION IN

DECISION MAKING QUESTIONNAIRE (CAP-DMQ)

Name or ID Number ___________________________

Date of Birth __________________________________

Gender: Male / Female

Please Tick ( P ) the most appropriate response

1. I feel involved in making decisions in my life.

1 2 3 4 5 6
Agree Strongly . . . Disagree Strongly.

2. Others ask my opinions when making decisions.

1 2 3 4 5 6
Agree Strongly . . . Disagree Strongly.

3. I can gather the right information to make a decision.

1 2 3 4 5 6
Agree Strongly . . . Disagree Strongly.

4. I am given the full information to make a decision.

1 2 3 4 5 6
Agree Strongly . . . Disagree Strongly.

5. Information to make a decision is presented to me in a way I

understand.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Agree Strongly . . . Disagree Strongly.

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6. I have the ability to weigh up the pros and con’s to make a decision.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Agree Strongly . . . Disagree Strongly.

7. I am given the opportunity to weigh up the pros and con’s to make a

decision.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Agree Strongly . . . Disagree Strongly.

8. Young people should be involved in the decision making process.

1 2 3 4 5 6
Agree Strongly . . . Disagree Strongly.

9. When I make a decision this is followed through by action that I want.

1 2 3 4 5 6
Agree Strongly . . . Disagree Strongly.

10. I make decisions on big things.

1 2 3 4 5 6
Agree Strongly . . . Disagree Strongly.

To score:
Reverse score all items (i.e., 1=6, 2=5 etc.) and add all scores together to get a total score for
CAP-DMQ. There are no sub-scales just a total overall score on participation in decision making.
For more information see:
O'Hare, L., Santin, O., Winter, K., & McGuinness, C. (2016). The reliability and validity of a child
and adolescent participation in decision-making questionnaire. Child: Care, Health and
Development, 42(5), 692-698.
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