BOAT

INTRODUCTION

You are going to fill in this BOAT Questionnaire for a child, a youngster or a (mentally challenged) adult with a cognitive developmental age of at least 6 years. The BOAT consists of 4 parts (A1, A2, B1 and B2), which must be completed together in one session. None of your data will be stored on this website. At the end of the questionnaire you can download a visual image (the 'Interaction wheels') as a PDF. file and your numerical data as an IAS-file. You can reopen a saved ias file with this program (or with another BOAT program from Interaction Compass). You can use both files at your own discretion. The Interaction Wheels for example, can be used as a discussion tool with your colleagues, if you work in Education, Youth Care or Care for mentally challenged Adults. Or you can send both files to an expert on the Interaction Compass for further elaboration (e.g. your supervisor, counselor or the psychologist concerned). Now go below to 'PERSONAL DATA'.

PERSONAL DATA

First fill in the personal data form. Then fill in the complete questionnaire. Finally, download all your data in TWO files: your Interaction Wheels in a pdf file and your datasheet as an ias- or iak-file.

QUESTIONNAIRE

PART A1: RELATIONSHIP of this CHILD → with YOU

The following 32 statements refer to how the child in question behaves towards you. By clicking on one of the five answer options, you indicate which answer applies. You can get an explanation for each statement. 'normal' = when necessary, this ability is used appropriately.

1. Empathizes with me.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
2. On his/her guard against me.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
3. Adopts a demanding attitude towards me.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
4. Acts modestly towards me.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
5. Encourages and supports me.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
6. Adopts a reserved attitude towards me.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
7. Accepts my criticism.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
8. Trusts his/her judgement.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
9. Criticizes me at a personal level.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
10. Gives me advice.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
11. Emphasizes my qualities.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
12. Acts dependently towards me.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
13. Gives me space.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
14. Shows his/her anger towards me.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation

    Note: Meaning: anger about you!

    
    
    
15. Wants to outperform me.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
16. Expresses his/her reservations or doubts: 'Yes, but..".
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
17. Behaves as my equal.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation

    Note: He/she seeks no (real) battle with you then!

    
    
    
18. Acts in a caring way towards me.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
19. Does what I ask him/her to do.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
20. Separates him/herself by keeping silent.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation

    Note: 'Supercilious' silence is NOT meant here.

    
    
    
21. Shows when dissatisfied with me.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
22. Stands up to me.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
23. Organizes and arranges things for me.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
24. Shows when he/she is disappointed with me.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
25. Adopts a passive-awaiting attitude towards me.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
26. Points out my mistakes..
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation

    Note: For him/her, it is more about your factual mistakes and less about your 'personality flaws'!

    
    
    
27. Wants to convince me, with good intentions.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation

    Note: He/she wants the best for you, does not seek a fight!

    
    
    
28. Shows his/her vulnerability.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
29. Takes a wait-and-see attitude.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
30. Follows my rules.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
31. "The best defense is a good offense''.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
32. Withdraws from me.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    

PART A2: RELATIONSHIP of YOU → with this CHILD

The following 8 statements relate to what the child evokes in you, to which kind of response you are initially inclined. Please note: It is NOT about whether you always respond this way in reality. You can get an explanation for each statement. Click one of the three answer options to indicate to what extent the statement applies.

1. You tend to see this child as docile..
   clearlywithin normal limitshardly, if at all
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
2. You tend to have power battles with this child.
   clearlywithin normal limitshardly, if at all
   ▸ Explanation

   Note: 'Struggle' to reach the child emotionally or to activate it, is NOT meant here!

   
   
   
3. You tend to 'mother' this child.
   clearlywithin normal limitshardly, if at all
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
4. You tend to see this child as a sort of supportive 'buddy' for you in this group.
   clearlywithin normal limitshardly, if at all
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
5. You tend to respond in an irritated way and/or to rebuff this child.
   clearlywithin normal limitshardly, if at all
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
6. You tend to (try to) raise this child's spirits.
   clearlywithin normal limitshardly, if at all
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
7. You tend to trust this child with responsibilities.
   clearlywithin normal limitshardly, if at all
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
8. You tend to punish this child.
   clearlywithin normal limitshardly, if at all
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   

PART B1: RELATIONSHIP CHILD → OTHER CHILDREN (the group)

The following 32 statements refer to how the child interacts with other children (with the group). You can get an explanation for each statement. By clicking on one of the five answer options, you indicate which answer applies. 'normal' = when necessary, this ability is used appropriately.

1. Empathizes with other children.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
2. On his/her guard against other children.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
3. Acts in a demanding way towards other children.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
4. Behaves modestly towards other children.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
5. Encourages and supports other children.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
6. Adopts a reserved attitude towards other children.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
7. Accepts criticism from other children.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
8. Trusts his/her judgement.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
9. Criticizes other children at a personal level.
   far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
10. Gives advice to other children.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
11. Emphasizes other children's qualities.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
12. Behaves dependently towards other children.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
13. Gives other children space.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
14. Shows his/her anger towards other children.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation

    Note: Meaning: anger at those children themselves!

    
    
    
15. Wants to outperform other children..
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
16. Makes critical notes: 'Yes, but..".
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
17. Takes the lead for the group's sake.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
18. Acts in a caring way towards other children.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
19. Does as he/she is asked..
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
20. Separates him/herself by keeping silent.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation

    Note: "Supercilious" silence is NOT meant here.

    
    
    
21. Shows when dissatisfied.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
22. Stands up to other children.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
23. Organizes and arranges things for other children.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
24. Shows when he/she is disappointed.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
25. Takes a passive, awaiting attitude.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
26. Points out their mistakes to other children..
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation

    Note: For him/her it is more about their factual mistakes and less about their 'personality flaws'! 'He/she plays the ball, not the man'.

    
    
    
27. Wants to convince other children, for their sake..
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation

    Note: The child wants 'the best for them', doesn't look for a fight!

    
    
    
28. Shows his/her vulnerability to other children..
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
29. Takes a wait-and-see attitude.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
30. Observes the rules of the group.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
31. 'The best defense is a good offense'.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    
32. Withdraws from other children.
    far too muchtoo muchnormaltoo littlefar too little
    ▸ Explanation
    
    
    

PART B2: RELATIONSHIP OTHER CHILDREN (group) → CHILD

The following 8 statements relate to how the other children react to the behaviour of the child in question. You can indicate these reactions in a nuanced way, because usually not all group members respond in the same way. The group is therefore symbolically represented as three figures.You can put those figures in varying compositions by clicking on three different answer boxes. So you will not only indicate hów the reaction is, but also whether a minority, a majority or the whole group reacts that way. Each time you change the composition, you will get a description of the answer you are giving at that moment. Please check this description carefully.

1. Other children assume beforehand that this child will agree with them.
   hardly, if at all

   within normal limits

   clearly

   Your answer is now:
   The whole group reacts within normal limits like this

   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
2. Other children behave in a subservient way towards this child.
   hardly, if at all

   within normal limits

   clearly

   Your answer is now:
   The whole group reacts within normal limits like this

   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
3. Other children take the initiative with this child..
   hardly, if at all

   within normal limits

   clearly

   Your answer is now:
   The whole group reacts within normal limits like this

   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
4. Other children seek and appreciate this child's pleasant company.
   hardly, if at all

   within normal limits

   clearly

   Your answer is now:
   The whole group reacts within normal limits like this

   ▸ Explanation

   Note: So not for reasons such as tension, sensation, docility or bullying!

   
   
   
5. Other children respond in an irritated way towards this child.
   hardly, if at all

   within normal limits

   clearly

   Your answer is now:
   The whole group reacts within normal limits like this

   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
6. Other children tend to 'forget' this child.
   hardly, if at all

   within normal limits

   clearly

   Your answer is now:
   The whole group reacts within normal limits like this

   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
7. Other children choose to follow this child's lead.
   hardly, if at all

   within normal limits

   clearly

   Your answer is now:
   The whole group reacts within normal limits like this

   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   
8. Other children are afraid of this child.
   hardly, if at all

   within normal limits

   clearly

   Your answer is now:
   The whole group reacts within normal limits like this

   ▸ Explanation
   
   
   

RESULTS

Below you will find the Interaction wheels. These wheels are the result of your completion of this BOAT Questionnaire. Download these interaction wheels as a PDF file. Then also download your numerical results as an IAS file. The IAS file is an important tool for saving, mailing and further processing of your results. Download BOTH files from the buttons at the bottom of the two text boxes.

A Interaction Wheel Child-Educator

B Interaction Wheel Child-Other Children