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Intergenerational Legacies of Nuclear Radiation/Fallout Exposure: An International Comparative Study Informed Consent Form TITLE: Intergenerational Legacies of Nuclear Radiation/Fallout Exposure: An International Comparative Study PROTOCOL NO.: NoneIRB Protocol #20221552 SPONSOR: Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Yael Danieli, PhDFounder and Executive Director, International Center for MultiGenerational Legacies of Trauma345 East 80th Street (Apt. 31-J)New York, NY 10075 STUDY-RELATED PHONE NUMBER(S): +1-212-737-8524 (24 hours) The principal investigator of this study is Dr. Yael Danieli, Founder and CEO of the International Center for the Study, Prevention and Treatment of MultiGenerational Legacies of Trauma. The purpose of this research study: Is to explore adaptational patterns in families of parent(s) exposed to nuclear radiation/fallout to better understand how their children's lives are affected. What will be done: You will be asked to complete a three-part questionnaire about (1) interactions in your family (both parents), (2) your own responses to them, and (3) your family history and demographics. Survey Duration: The full survey will take approximately 90 minutes to complete.Participation is voluntary. You may refuse to participate or discontinue participation at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. Benefits of this Study: While it might not benefit you directly, it should contribute to knowledge about family adaptation to trauma.Alternative of this study: Your alternative is not to participate in the study. Confidentiality: The information will not be shared with anyone outside the research team or in any way that personally identifies you. Your information will be shared with WCG IRB. It is for the sole purpose of understanding family adaptation to trauma via the use of this three-part questionnaire. According to data protection laws, each use we make of personal information must have a “legal basis”. The relevant legal bases are set out in the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679) and in current UK data protection legislation.We may publish the results of this research. However, we will keep your name and other identifying information confidential. We protect your information from disclosure to others to the extent required by law. We cannot promise complete secrecy. Risks or discomforts: Some of the questions are personal and they may cause you to experience some distress upon remembering unpleasant things. You can stop at any time. If you experience significant distress, please contact Dr. Danieli (contact information below), your local trusted support, or your national helpline. There is the risk of a loss of confidentiality, but there are procedures in place to minimize this risk. How the findings will be used: To help understand family adaptation to trauma in general and to nuclear radiation/fallout exposure, in particular. You will not be paid for being in this study. There is no cost for you in the study. Contact Information: For any complaints, concerns or questions about this study or to opt-out at any time, please, contact Dr. Yael Danieli at +1-212-737-8524 (24 hours) or at yaeld@aol.com. This research is being overseen by WCG IRB. An IRB is a group of people who perform independent review of research studies. You may talk to them at 855-818-2289 or researchquestions@wcgirb.com if:o You have questions, concerns, or complaints that are not being answered by the research team.o You are not getting answers from the research team.o You cannot reach the research team.o You want to talk to someone else about the research.o You have questions about your rights as a research subject. CONSENTI have read and understand the information provided above. All my questions about the study and my part in it have been answered. I freely consent to participate in this research study. By signing this form, I have not given up any of my legal rights. By signing below, I acknowledge:⎯ My participation in this study is voluntary⎯ I am 18 years of age or older⎯ I am aware that I may choose to terminate my participation at any time for any reason
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Section 1 - About You
1. On the basis of their (a) experiences during the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure and/or (b) years and places of birth, who among the following are/were victim/survivors?
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a. Your Father
b. Your Mother
c. Your father's father (your paternal grandfather)
d. Your father's mother (your paternal grandmother)
e. Your mother's father (your maternal grandfather)
f. Your mother's mother (your maternal grandmother)
g. Yourself
2. What is your gender?
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Female
Transgender
Prefer not to say
3. In what year were your born?
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4. In what country were your born?
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5. In what country do you live now?
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Section 2- Your Family of Origin
The statements below describe ways of life in some families. You will be asked to state how much you agree or disagree with the statements as they apply to your family of origin. To indicate your level of agreement, please click the button next to your chosen response. First answer the question as it applies to your father, then as it applies to your mother.
1a. Privacy was not allowed (father)
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1b. Privacy was not allowed (mother)
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2a. Weakness was not tolerated in our home (father)
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2b. Weakness was not tolerated in our home (mother)
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3a. Other than with family members, we socialized almost entirely with other survivors from my parent's original community (father)
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3b. Other than with family members, we socialized almost entirely with other survivors from my parent's original community (mother)
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4a. The nuclear radiation/fallout exposure was always present in the house (father)
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4b. The nuclear radiation/fallout exposure was always present in the house (mother)
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5a. Affection and open expression of love were rare in our home (father)
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5b. Affection and open expression of love were rare in our home (mother)
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6a. My parents' house was always stocked with food (father)
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6b. My parents' house was always stocked with food (mother)
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7a. Our social life included only immediate family (father)
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7b. Our social life included only immediate family (mother)
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8a. Closeness was rare (father)
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8b. Closeness was rare (mother)
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9a. I was taught to honor and remember the history of my/our people (father)
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9b. I was taught to honor and remember the history of my/our people (mother)
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10a. My father wanted to know where I was at all times
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10b. My mother wanted to know where I was at all times
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11a. Compared to other fathers, my father seemed older than he actually was
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11b. Compared to other fathers, my mother seemed older than she actually was
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12a. My father avoided watching/reading/listening to anything related to his traumatic experience
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12b. My mother avoided watching/reading/listening to anything related to her traumatic experience
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13a. In our family, feelings of distress were not to be admitted (father)
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13b. In our family, feelings of distress were not to be admitted (mother)
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14a. My father often screamed in order to feel heard
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14b. My mother often screamed in order to feel heard
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15a. My father used shame to control my behavior
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15b. My mother used shame to control my behavior
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16a. My father often told me how important I was to him
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16b. My mother often told me how important I was to her
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17a. Family members were overly protective of one another (father)
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18a. My parents often seemed disappointed in each other (father)
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18b. My parents often seemed disappointed in each other (mother)
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19a. My parents did not feel that justice for their suffering was really done (father)
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19b. My parents did not feel that justice for their suffering was really done (mother)
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20a. My father always ate very quickly as though the food would disappear
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20b. My mother always ate very quickly as though the food would disappear
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21a. I was expected to achieve career and financial success (father)
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21b. I was expected to achieve career and financial success (mother)
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22a. My father seemed frozen in time
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22b. My mother seemed frozen in time
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23a. In our family, nuclear radiation/fallout exposure was never mentioned (father)
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23b. In our family, nuclear radiation/fallout exposure was never mentioned (mother)
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24a. My father often woke up screaming from nightmares in the middle of the night
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24b. My mother often woke up screaming from nightmares in the middle of the night
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25a. My father might erupt in violent outbursts, then weep with regret
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25b. My mother might erupt in violent outbursts, then weep with regret
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26a. My father never discussed his nuclear radiation/fallout exposure experiences
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26b. My mother never discussed his nuclear radiation/fallout exposure experiences
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27a. Open communication seemed not to exist in our home (father)
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27b. Open communication seemed not to exist in our home (mother)
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28a. Listening to our traditional music made my father sad
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28b. Listening to our traditional music made my mother sad
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29a. My father often told me he loved me
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29b. My mother often told me she loved me
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30a. My parents' marriage was primarily based on factors other than love (father)
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30b. My parents' marriage was primarily based on factors other than love (mother)
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31a. My father did not believe in God after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure
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31b. My mother did not believe in God after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure
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32a. Our home was devoid of emotions (father)
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32b. Our home was devoid of emotions (mother)
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33a. My father's behavior sometimes terrified me
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33b. My mother's behavior sometimes terrified me
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34a. It felt dangerous to express emotions at home (father)
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34b. It felt dangerous to express emotions at home (mother)
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35a. At times, my father would suddenly look as if he were far away
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35b. At times, my mother would suddenly look as if she were far away
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36a. My father reacted in a catastrophic way to even minor changes
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36b. My mother reacted in a catastrophic way to even minor changes
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37a. My father repeated his nuclear radiation/fallout exposure stories over and over again
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37b. My mother repeated his nuclear radiation/fallout exposure stories over and over again
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38a. I was taught to fight against injustice (father)
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38b. I was taught to fight against injustice (mother)
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39a. My father seemed strange when compared to other fathers
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39b. My mother seemed strange when compared to other mothers
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40a. The continued safety of our land is a major concern in our family (father)
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41a. Independence was highly valued in our household (father)
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41b. Independence was highly valued in our household (mother)
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42a. My father worried about everything
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42b. My mother worried about everything
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43a. I never knew which of my questions/comments would upset my father so I chose to not speak my mind
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43b. I never knew which of my questions/comments would upset my mother so I chose to not speak my mind
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44a. Our home was full of sadness (father)
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44b. Our home was full of sadness (mother)
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45a. In our home, even the smallest devision had to be carefully considered (father)
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45b. In our home, even the smallest devision had to be carefully considered (mother)
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46a. My father taught me to be ready for anything that might happen in life
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46b. My mother taught me to be ready for anything that might happen in life
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47a. Self-pity was considered a weakness (father)
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47b. Self-pity was considered a weakness (mother)
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48a. I was taught to mistrust authority (father)
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48b. I was taught to mistrust authority (mother)
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49a. I was taught to stand up to authority (father)
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49b. I was taught to stand up to authority (mother)
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50a. My father did not give me any guidance
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50b. My mother did not give me any guidance
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51a. It was very difficult for my father to provide reasonable limits
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51b. It was very difficult for my mother to provide reasonable limits
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52a. Humor was present even when things were difficult (father)
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52b. Humor was present even when things were difficult (mother)
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53a. My father viewed marrying outside the faith/group/race/ethic/social group as a betrayal
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53b. My mother viewed marrying outside the faith/group/race/ethic/social group as a betrayal
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54a. Family members were overly involved in each other's lives (father)
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54b. Family members were overly involved in each other's lives (mother)
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55a. My father was uncomfortable when interacting with others outside the family
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55b. My mother was uncomfortable when interacting with others outside the family
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56a. My father wouldn't buy American, British, French or Russian goods
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56b. My mother wouldn't buy American, British, French or Russian goods
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
57a. I was taught that people should never forget crimes committed against humanity (father)
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
57b. I was taught that people should never forget crimes committed against humanity (mother)
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
58a. My father felt down on ethnic/religious holidays
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
58b. My mother felt down on ethnic/religious holidays
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
59a. While we were praised for achievements, there was little sense of intimacy in the family (father)
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
59b. While we were praised for achievements, there was little sense of intimacy in the family (mother)
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
60a. My father used guilt to control my behavior
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
60b. My mother used guilt to control my behavior
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
Section 3 - The statements below describe you and your way of life.
You will be asked to state how much you agree or disagree with the statements as they apply to you. To indicate your level of agreement, please click the button next to your chosen response.
1. Sometimes I felt I had to fill in for family members lost because of nuclear radiation/fallout exposure
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
2. I find it uncomfortable to be in a position of authority
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3. Most days I wake up looking forward to life
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
4. It is very hard for me to just relax
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
5. I feel drawn to the stories of other children of survivors
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
6. I find it difficult to say goodbye
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
7. I feel responsible for my parent's/s' happiness
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
8. I find it difficult to delegate responsibility to others
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
9. Even when successful, I feel forlorn
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
10. I felt cheated when I found out my family's history from others
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
11. I think of my parents as vulnerable
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
12. I worry that others will look down on me
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
13. My peers' concerns often seemed frivolous to me
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
14. I am afraid to imagine what led to my parent's/s' numbness
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
15. I often rely on my parent(s) to rescue me financially
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
16. I watch nuclear radiation/fallout exposure-related films and documentaries incessantly
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
17. I had to seek guidance outside the family about how to live my life
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
18. I have often resorted to alcohol, substance abuse, sex or food to soothe myself
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
19. I am very sensitive to being labeled
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
20. I fear(ed) bringing children into a world
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Stringly Disagree
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21. Contentment is a foreign concept to me
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Stringly Disagree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
22. Sometimes I felt overwhelming despair when I didn't live up to my parent's/s' expectations
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
23. My first reaction to a new task is, "I can't..."
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Stringly Disagree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
24. I test my ability to survive by continuously taking risks
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Stringly Disagree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
25. The culture of the society we live in does not encourage expression of emotions
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Stringly Disagree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
26. I have sometimes felt a need to make up for my family's losses
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
27. I did my best not to burden my parent(s) with my own problems/issues
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
28. In my fantasies, I would have never survived what my parent(s) had gone through
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Stringly Disagree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
29. When there is illness in the house, I feel it is my responsibility to make sure that every detail is taken care of
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Stringly Disagree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
30. It is important for me to feel powerful
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31. I am very sensitive to being criticized
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
32. It is important to me to be in total control
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
33. I often experience physical pain (headache, backache, etc.) when I feel difficult, stressful emotions
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34. I expect people to take advantage of me
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35. I am obsessed with watching and reading everything about my parent's/s' experiences
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36. I would feel I had betrayed my family and myself if I didn't respond to any negative remark about my faith/group/race/ethnic/social group
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Stringly Disagree
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
Section 4 - Four Generation Family History and Demographics
The following questions are about your family’s history, characteristics, and circumstances. Please answer all questions to the best of your ability.
Your Mother
1. In what year was your mother born?
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2. In what country was your mother born?
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3. Is your mother living now?
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Yes
No
3a. If no, do you believe her death was the result of the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure
Yes
No
Your Father
4. In what year was your father born?
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5. In what country was your father born?
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6. Is your father living now?
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Yes
No
6a. If no, do you believe his death was the result of the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure
Yes
No
Your siblings
7. How many brothers and sisters do/did you have?
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8. Were any of your own brothers and sisters, including half-brothers and sisters, born before/living during the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
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Yes
No
8a. If yes, how many of them were living during the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
8b. If no, how many of them were no longer living during the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
9. Of those who died after the exposure, how many do you believe died as a result of nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
Your mother's mother (maternal grandmother)
10. In what year was she born?
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11. In what country was she born?
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12. Is she living now?
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Yes
No
12a. If no, do you believe her death was the result of the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
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Yes
No
Your mother's father (maternal grandfather)
13. In what year was he born?
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14. In what country was he born?
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15. Is he living now?
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Yes
No
15a. If no, do you believe his death was the result of the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
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Yes
No
Your father's mother (paternal grandmother)
16. In what year was she born?
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17. In what country was she born?
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18. Is she living now?
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Yes
No
18a. If no, do you believe her death was the result of the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
Yes
No
Your father's father (paternal grandfather)
19. In what year was he born?
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20. In what country was he born?
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21. Is he living now?
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Yes
No
21a. If no, do you believe his death was the result of the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
Yes
No
Your aunts and uncles
22a. Were any of your mother's brothers/sisters born before/living during the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
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Yes
No
22ai. If yes, how many of these brothers/sisters were living during the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
22aii. If no, how many of them were no longer living during the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
22aiii. Of those who died, how many do you believe died as a result of the nuclear radiation/ fallout exposure?
22b. Were any of your father's brothers/sisters born before/living during the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
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Yes
No
22bi. If yes, how many of these brothers/sisters were living during the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
22bii. If no, how many of them were no longer living during the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
22biii. Of those who died, how many do you believe died as a result of the nuclear radiation/ fallout exposure?
The next questions are about experiences your Mother had during and after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure.
23. Was your mother's nuclear radiation/fallout exposure event officially recorded?
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Yes
No
24. Was she told not to speak about the experience?
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Yes
No
25. Was your mother asked to participate?
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Yes
No
26. Was your mother informed of the possible consequences?
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Yes
No
26a. If yes: Did she have an option to avoid these consequences?
Yes
No
26b. If no, when did she find out?
Yes
No
27. How did she find out?
Please Select
From official notice
From media/publication
From community
From family
Figured it out herself
28. Was she evacuated?
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Yes
No
29. Was she relocated?
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Yes
No
29a. If yes, was the relocation voluntary?
Yes
No
29b. Was the relocation temporary?
Yes
No
29c. Were there more than one relocations?
Yes
No
29ci. If yes, how may relocations were there?
29d. Was there financial support for relocation?
Yes
No
30. Did your mother require hospitalization due to the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure event?
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Yes
No
30a. If yes, was this immediately after the exposure event?
Yes
No
30b. If not immediately, how many years later?
30c. What was she hospitalized for?
31. Was your mother involved in an operational role(for example, clean-up-related activities, contaminated soil/debris removal) following the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure event?
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Yes
No
32. Was your mother involved in a support role(for example, food services, transportation, communications, equipment maintenance) following the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
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Yes
No
33. In what country did your mother permanently settle after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
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35. Did your mother have difficulty with pregnancy?
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Yes
No
35a. Difficulty becoming pregnant
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Yes
No
35b. Difficulty keeping the pregnancy
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Yes
No
35c. Abnormality of fetus/child
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Yes
No
36. Did your mother participate in a legal, political other advocacy in relation to the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure event?
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Yes
No
37. In subsequent years, did your mother have affiliations with formal nuclear radiation/fallout exposure survivor organizations?
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Yes
No
38. Affiliations with anti-nuclear radiation/fallout exposure communities?
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Yes
No
39. Informal affiliations (friendships) with nuclear radiation/fallout exposure people?
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Yes
No
The next questions are about experiences your Father had during the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure.
40. Was your father's nuclear radiation/fallout exposure event officially recorded?
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Yes
No
41. Was he told not to speak about the experience?
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Yes
No
42. Was he asked to participate?
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Yes
No
43. Was he informed of the possible consequences?
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Yes
No
43a. If yes, did he have an option to avoid these consequences?
Yes
No
43b. If no, when did he find out?
Immediately after the exposure
Long after
44. How did he find out?
From official notice
From media/publication
From community
From family
Figured it out himself
45. Was he evacuated?
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Yes
No
46. Was he relocated?
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Yes
No
46a. If yes, was the relocation voluntary?
Yes
No
46b. If yes, was the relocation temporary?
Yes
No
46c. If yes, were there more than one relocations
Yes
No
46c. If yes, were there more than one relocations
Yes
No
46ci. If yes how many relocations were there?
46d. Was there financial support for relocation?
Yes
No
47. Did your father require hospitalization due to the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure event?
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Yes
No
47a. If yes was this immediately after the exposure event?
Yes
No
47b. If not, immediately, how many years later?
47c. What was he hospitalized for?
48. Was your father involved in an operational role(for example, clean-up-related activities, contaminated soil/debris removal) following the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure event?
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Yes
No
49. Was your father ever involved in a support role(for example, food services, transportation, communications, equipment maintenance) following the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure event?
Yes
No
50. In what country did your father permanently settle after the nuclear radiation/fallout/ exposure?
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51. Did your father have misgivings about having children?
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Yes
No
52. Did your father participate in a legal, political or other advocacy in relation to the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure event?
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Yes
No
53. In subsequent years, did your father have affiliations with formal nuclear radiation/fallout exposure survivor organizations?
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Yes
No
54. Affiliations with anti-nuclear radiation organizations?
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Yes
No
55. Informal affiliations (friendships) with nuclear radiation/fallout exposure survivors?
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Yes
No
Other Family Information
Parents' marriage
56. In what year did your parents marry?
57. Did they subsequently either divorce or separate permanently?
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Yes
No
57a. If yes, in what year did they divorce or separate permanently
57b. If yes, did your mother remarry?
Yes
No
57c. If yes, did your father remarry?
Yes
No
58. Was this your mother's first marriage (IF YES, SKIP TO #59)
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Yes
No
58a. In what year did she marry the first time (best estimate)?
58b. If she was married before the exposure event, did her first husband survive the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
Yes
No
58c. How many children did she have from that marriage?
58c1. If > 0, how many children survived the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
58c2. If > 0, how many if these children did not survive the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
59. Was this your father's first marriage? (IF YES, SKIP TO #60)
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Yes
No
59a. In what year did he marry the first time (best estimate)?
59b. If he was married before the exposure event, did his first wife survive the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
Yes
No
59c. How may children did he have from that marriage?
59c1. If > 0, how many of these children survived the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
59c2. If > 0, how many of these children did not survive the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
Parents' Ethnicity/Religion/Faith/Spirituality
60. Which ethnicity does/did your mother identify with?
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61. Which of the following options best describes your mother's religious/faith/spirituality affiliation and practice?
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Devout
Traditional
Lapsed
Nominal
62. Which ethnicity does/did your mother's PARENTS identify with?
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63. Which of the following options best describes your mother's PARENTS' religious/faith/spirituality affiliation and practice?
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Devout
Traditional
Lapsed
Nominal
64. Which ethnicity does/did your father identify with?
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65. Which of the following options best describes your father religious/faith/spirituality affiliation and practice?
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Devout
Traditional
Lapsed
Nominal
66. Which ethnicity does/did your father's PARENTS identify with?
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67. Which of the following options best describes your father's PARENTS' religious/faith/spirituality affiliation and practice?
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Devout
Traditional
Lapsed
Nominal
Parents' Education/Occupation/Socioeconomic Status
68. What was the highest year of education your mother achieved?
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Less than high school or equivalent
High school or equivalent
Some college/university or post-secondary vocational training
College/university degree
Post-graduate degree
68a. If less than high school or equivalent, how many years of school did your mother have?
69. Which of the following statements best describes your mother's education
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All of her schooling occurred before the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
All of her schooling occurred after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
Some occurred before, some occurred after
70. What was the highest year of education your father achieved?
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Less than high school or equivalent
High school or equivalent
Some college/university or post-secondary vocational training
College/university degree
Post-graduate degree
70a. If less than high school or equivalent, how many years of school did your father have?
71. Which of the following statements best describes your father's education
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All of her schooling occurred before the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
All of her schooling occurred after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
Some occurred before, some occurred after
72. What was your mother's occupation BEFORE the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
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73. What was your mother's occupation AFTER the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
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74. Which of the following statements best describes how your mother made a living?
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The way she made a living was generally the same before and after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure
The way she made a living changed substantially after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure.
She did not work (outside the home) either before or after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure.
She did not work before the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure but did work after
She did not work after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure but did work before
75. What was your father's occupation BEFORE the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
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76. What was your father's occupation AFTER the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
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77. Which of the following statements best describes how your father made a living?
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The way he made a living was generally the same before and after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure
The way he made a living changed substantially after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure.
He did not work (outside the home) either before or after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure.
He did not work before the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure but did work after
He did not work after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure but did work before
78. Which of the following statements best describes your family's socioeconomic situation before the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
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Relatively poor, financially struggling, lower class, working class
Above average, neither rich nor poor, middle class
Relatively affluent, financially secure but not wealthy, upper middle class
Quite affluent, could afford luxuries, high class
79. Which of the following statements best describes your family's socioeconomic situation after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
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Relatively poor, financially struggling, lower class, working class
Above average, neither rich nor poor, middle class
Relatively affluent, financially secure but not wealthy, upper middle class
Quite affluent, could afford luxuries, high class
80. How did your mother spend her free time?
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Relatively poor, financially struggling, lower class, working class
Arts and crafts, creative activities, including cooking/baking for pleasure
Attending performances, such as theatre, films, concerts
Participating in sports and other physical activities
Following sports
Knowledge seeking, taking classes
Reading for pleasure
Watching television
Gardening
Other
81. How much did your mother value/enjoy her free-time activities?
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Not very much, just passing time
A moderate amount, the same as most people
A lot, they were very important to her self-concept or meaning in life
82. Did she have interests before the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure that she no longer pursued after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
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Yes
No
Applicable
82a. If yes, what were they?
83. How did your father spend his free time?
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Relatively poor, financially struggling, lower class, working class
Arts and crafts, creative activities, including cooking/baking for pleasure
Attending performances, such as theatre, films, concerts
Participating in sports and other physical activities
Following sports
Knowledge seeking, taking classes
Reading for pleasure
Watching television
Gardening
Other
84. How much did your father value/enjoy his free-time activities?
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Not very much, just passing time
A moderate amount, the same as most people
A lot, they were very important to her self-concept or meaning in life
85. Did he have interests before the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure that he no longer pursued after the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure?
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Yes
No
Applicable
85a. If yes, what were they?
Generational Linkages
86. I rarely think of my parent's parents as my own grandparents
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Stringly Disagree
1
2
3
4
Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
87. I remember my (grand)parents'/'s nuclear radiation/exposure fallout experiences 'only in bits and pieces.'
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Stringly Disagree
1
2
3
4
Strongly Agree
5
1 is Stringly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
Information about yourself
88. Were you named after a family member?
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Yes
No
88a. If yes , what was that person's relationship to you
Mother/father
Maternal grandmother/grandfather
Paternal grandmother/grandfather
Aunt/uncle
Other
88b. If yes, were you told that the family member for whom you were named died because of the nuclear radiation/exposure fallout?
Yes
No
89. Which of the following best describes your birth order?
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Only child
Oldest child
Youngest child
Middle child
90. Has your own health been impacted by nuclear radiation/fallout exposure or that of your family member(s)
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Yes
No
91. What is your present marital status?
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Never married
Currently married/partnered(first marriage)
Currently married/partnered(second marriage)
Divorced or permanently separated
Widowed
92. Do/did you have misgivings about having children?
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Yes
No
93. Do/did you have children?
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Yes
No
93a. If yes, how many (including all living or deceased offspring)?
93b. Were any of your own children named after a family member?
Yes
No
93bi. If yes, what was that person's relationship to you? (check all that apply)
Your mother/father
Your maternal grandmother/grandfather
Your paternal grandmother/grandfather
Your sister/brother
Your aunt/uncle
Your spouse's (child's father's) mother/father
Your spouse's maternal grandmother/grandfather
Your spouse's paternal grandmother/grandfather
Your spouse's sister/brother
Your spouse's aunt/uncle
Other
93bii. If yes, were you told that the family member for whom your child was named died because of the nuclear radiation/exposure fallout?
Yes
No
94. Has nuclear radiation/fallout exposure continued to endanger your family?
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Yes
No
94a. If yes, is there ongoing contamination of air, food, water in the area where you live or work?
Yes
No
95. Have you participated in a legal, political or other advocacy in relation to the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure event?
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Yes
No
96. Are you actively participating in a legal, political or other advocacy in relation to the nuclear radiation/fallout exposure event?
*
Yes
No
97. Do you presently have affiliations with formal children (grandchildren) of survivor groups?
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Yes
No
98. Affiliations with general nuclear radiation/exposure fallout organizations?
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Yes
No
99. Informal affiliations (friendships) with children or grandchildren of nuclear radiation/fallout exposure survivors?
*
Yes
No
100. Is recognition, in any form, of your parent’s’ nuclear radiation/fallout experience/s important to you or your family
*
Yes
No
Ethnicity/Religion/Faith/Spirituality
101. Which ethnicity do you identify with?
*
102. Which of the following options best describes your religious/faith/spirituality affiliation and practice?
*
Devout
Traditional
Lapsed
Nominal
Your Education/Occupation/Socioeconomic Status
103. What was the highest year of education you achieved?
*
Less than high school or equivalent
High school or equivalent
Some college/university or secondary vocational training
College/university degree
Post-graduate degree
103a. If less than high school or equivalent, how many years of school did you have?
104. What is your present employment status?
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Working full time
Working part time
Not working, retired
Not working, disabled
Not working, student
Not working, looking for or unable to find work
105. Which of the following best describes your current occupation/profession? If retired, disabled, or not employed but seeking work, please answer according to your last paid job.
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Management (e.g. managers of: operations, marketing, public relations, human resources, advertising, finance, hotels, restaurants, etc.)
Office/Administrative Support (e.g. financial/billing/file/mail clerk, bookkeeper, teller, receptionist, administrative assistant, data entry processor, library assistant, legal secretary)
Business and Financial Operations (e.g. financial specialist, budget analyst, event planner, agent, buyer, claims adjuster, real estate assessor, human resources specialist, accountant)
Architecture/Engineering (e.g. architect, landscape architect, surveyor, cartographer, engineer, drafter)
Art and Design (e.g. fine artist, animator, graphic/floral/interior designer, multimedia artist, set/exhibit designer, art director)
Entertainer/Performer (e.g. actor, producer, director, musician, dancer, athlete, coach)
Media and Communications (e.g. writer, editor, reporter, announcer, interpreter, media equipment technician, photographer, film/video/TV operator, public relations specialist)
Computer/Mathematical (e.g. computer programmer, network/database administrator, mathematician, statistician, software/web developer, user support)
Computer/Mathematical (e.g. computer programmer, network/database administrator, mathematician, statistician, software/web developer, user support)
Farming/Fishing/Forestry Worker (e.g. farm/greenhouse/fishing/forestry worker, agricultural inspector)
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance (e.g. landscaper, tree-trimmer, building cleaner, janitor, pest control)
Life Science (e.g. biologist, ecologist, zoologist, biochemist, conservation/plant/soil scientist, forester)
Physical Science (e.g. physicist, chemist, astronomer, hydrologist, geoscientist)
Military and Protective Service (e.g. military officer, infantry, police officer, firefighter, security guard, lifeguard, ski patrol, animal control, game warden
Healthcare Practitioner or Technician (e.g. physician, nurse, veterinarian, physical/occupational/recreational therapist, nutritionist, EMT, laboratory technician)
Healthcare Support (e.g. medical/dental/veterinary assistant, massage therapist, home health aide
Community and Social Service (e.g. mental health counselor, social worker, guidance counselor, clergy, health educator, probation officer)
Social Science (e.g. clinical/counseling/school psychologist, economist, survey researcher, anthropologist, sociologist, historian, political scientist, regional planner)
Legal Occupations (e.g. lawyer, legal assistant, paralegal, title examiner)
Education/Training/Library (e.g. teacher, adult educator, teaching assistant, librarian, curator, archivist)
Transportation (e.g. truck/bus/taxi/ambulance driver, material mover, sailor, pilot, flight attendant, railway worker)
Personal Care and Service (e.g. hairstylist, fitness trainer, usher, childcare worker/nanny, recreation worker, travel/wilderness/river raft/kayak guide, nonfarm animal caretaker/trainer)
Construction/Installation/Repair (e.g. mason, carpenter, electrician, pipefitter, building inspector, equipment repair, electronics installer, mechanic)
Food Preparation/Serving (e.g. cook, bartender, food server, caterer, dishwasher, host)
Sales (e.g. retail management, cashier, sales/advertising representative, travel agent, real estate broker, telemarketer)
Production/Manufacturing (e.g. assembler, machinist, textile worker, woodworker, plant operator, photo processor, welder, printing worker, baker, butcher)
106. Which statement best describes your present socioeconomic situation?
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Relatively poor, financially struggling, lower class, working class
Above average, neither rich nor poor, middle class
Relatively affluent, financially secure but not wealthy, upper middle class
Quite affluent, can afford luxuries, high class
107. How do you spend your free time? (check all that apply)
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Socializing with friends, including playing card/games
Arts and crafts, creative activities, including cooking/baking for pleasure
Attending performances, such as theatre, films, concerts
Participating in sports and other physical activities
Following sports
Knowledge seeking, taking classes
Reading for pleasure
Watching television
Gardening
Other
108. How much do you value/enjoy your free-time activities?
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Not very much, just passing time
A moderate amount, the same as most people
A lot, they were very important to my self-concept or meaning in life
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