Multi-Item Scale:
Item Text:
Item 12: I have the feeling that my classmates can do more than I can. [Ich habe das Gefühl, dass meine Mitschüler/ Mitschülerinnen mehr können als ich.]
Different Answer Format Tested:
Nein
Findings:
Four respondents each answered item 12 with "Never true" and "Sometimes true", two with "Often true". The respondents' reasons corresponded to the selected answer option in all ten cases. Respondents who answered "Never true" said that they were among the best students in their class and those who answered "Sometimes true" explained that their classmates were better than them in some subjects or topics, but also worse in others:
- “I'm one of the best in class and I always finish quickly. I also have a good report card.” (TP07, 9 years old, 4th grade, answer: Never true)
- “Well, that would perhaps only be the case if you were ill for a week, for example. But if you've covered all the lesson material, then not.” (TP09, 13 years old, 8th grade, answer: Never true)
- “Sometimes there are topics that I don't understand so well or things that others are better at, e.g. running faster. But maybe I am better at balancing.” (TP04, 10 years old, 5th grade, answer: Sometimes true)
- “Some can do more, others less than me. I'm in the middle. I would say 'Sometimes true'.” (TP06, 9 years old, 4th grade, answer: Sometimes true)
The two respondents who answered "Often true" stated that many of their classmates were better than them:
- “I know that many people can do more in class than I can. It always depends on the subject. Three out of four times, the others are better than me, so not 'always'. But that's not a problem either.” (TP03, 12 years old, 7th grade)
- “For example, one of my friends is really good at drawing and painting. I'm often jealous of that. Or others are also really sporty.” (TP08, 10 years old, 5th grade)
Recommendations:
The results of the cognitive interviews do not indicate any problems with the item, which is why it can be left in its current form.