Family stress was reported by mothers on the CAQ at ages 5–17. At age 5, mothers reported on the family stressors in the following time frames of the child’s life: 0–1, 1–4, and 4–5 years old. At age 5, the mother reported whether the family experienced each of 15 possible stressful life events in the prior year, including events such as legal problems, job loss, and financial instability. At ages 6–17, the list included 18 possible stressors. The number of stressful life events was summed within year and then averaged within time frame.
