The Likert scale asks respondents to rate agreement on a multi-point continuum (e.g., 1–5). While useful with adults, it can overwhelm young children. Consider dichotomous items in BPI/CHAT-E formats instead.
Alternatives for young children
- Pictorial variants (pictorial Likert)
- Two-choice puppet statements
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