Québec Study on Parental Attitudes and Family Behaviours

    The objective of the study is to better understand the relationships between children and the adults they live with in order to improve the programs available to them.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Institut de la statistique du Québec?

    The Institut de la statistique du Québec is a government agency whose mission is to produce, analyze and disseminate official, objective and quality statistics on various aspects of Québec society.

    How do I participate in the study?

    To participate in the study, simply:

    If necessary, you can exit the questionnaire and return to finish it at a more convenient time.

    I tried accessing the questionnaire but got an error message. What should I do?

    Make sure you entered your identifier correctly, without any spaces before or after.

    You can contact the Institut de la statistique du Québec by telephone at 1-800-561-0213 or by e-mail at attitudes@stat.gouv.qc.ca.

    Please mention the name of the study printed on your invitation letter and your file number.

    We will respond to your request within 24 hours during our office hours: Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

    Why participate?

    Your participation is voluntary, but just as important as that of the thousands of other people living with children in Québec who were selected at random to take part in the study. Your answers will help us better understand family behaviours in Québec.

    What is the Institut de la statistique du Québec’s privacy policy?

    The Act respecting the Institut de la statistique du Québec guarantees that the information you provide will be kept confidential and will only be used for statistical purposes. All employees working at the Institut de la statistique du Québec have been sworn in before a commissioner and are bound to maintain the secrecy and confidentiality of the data they collect.

    Will you share my answers with other individuals or organizations?

    This study is conducted in accordance with the Act respecting the Institut de la statistique du Québec. All your personal information (name, address and telephone number) will be destroyed as soon as you start the questionnaire. This means your responses will be completely anonymous.

    The ISQ has entered into an agreement with the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS) and Prof. Marie-Ève Clément from the Université du Québec en Outaouais, who will receive the responses of all those who completed the questionnaire.

    Your answers will be kept confidential and will only be used for statistical purposes.

    Does the Institut de la statistique du Québec have an ethical framework?

    Yes. The study was reviewed by the ethics committee appointed by the Institut de la statistique du Québec. The ethics committee is responsible for safeguarding the respect, dignity and integrity of those participating or included in the study.

    Can I complete the questionnaire instead of the selected parent?

    No. The questionnaire is personal and must be completed by the parent who is named in the Institut de la statistique du Québec’s letter. No one else may complete it for them.

    How can I make sure you are from the Institut de la statistique du Québec?

    You can call the Institut de la statistique du Québec toll-free at 1-800-561-0213.

    When will the study results be made available?

    The publications based on the results of this study will be made available on the Institut de la statistique du Québec’s website in fall 2025.

    How can I get more information about the study?

    For more information, please contact the Direction de la gestion de la collecte by e-mail at attitudes@stat.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1-800-561-0213 (toll-free). You can reach us Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.

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