This Is My Baby Interview (TIMB)

This Is My Baby Interview
PsycTESTS Citation:
Bates, B. (1998). This Is My Baby Interview [Database record]. Retrieved from PsycTESTS. doi: 10.1037/t00340-000
Test Shown: Full
Test Format:
Open-ended responses to interview questions.
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TIMB Interview
(Birth and Adoptive Parents)
Interviewer Instructions:
The TIMB is a semi-structured interview lasting approximately 5 to 15 minutes. It should be
conducted in a conversational manner, although interviewers should make sure to ask every
question as worded below (as closely as possible). An external microphone should be used for the
TIMB and the interview should be conducted in a quiet room (if possible) in order to minimize the
chance that responses will be inaudible when transcribed.
Children should NOT be present during the interview. When the TIMB is conducted in the lab
(24- and 36-mon. post), children should be taken to the lounge area by a baby-sitter to play with
toys and/or to have a snack. When conducted at home (12-mon. post), children should not be in the
same room as the parent and interviewer.
Short responses (i.e., only a few words) should be probed for elaboration. Short responses to any of
the questions should be probed ONCE by the examiner. Prompt the first question with, “Can you
tell me a bit more about (child’s name)’s personality?” For all other questions prompt with, “Could
you tell me more about that?”
Responses that are difficult to understand (e.g., if caregiver speaks quietly, has a difficult accent,
etc.) should be probed by the interviewer for clarification. For example, “So you think your
relationship helps (child’s name) behave better?”
Interview Questions:
1) I would like to begin by asking you to describe (child’s name). What is (his/her)
personality like?
2) If (child’s name) ever had to leave your care, how much would you miss
(him/her)?
3) How do you think your relationship with (child’s name) is affecting (him/her) right
now?
4) How do you think your relationship with (child’s name) will affect (him/her) in the
long-term?
5) What do you want for (child’s name) right now?
6) What do you want for (child’s name) in the future?
7) Is there anything about (child’s name) or your relationship that we’ve not touched
on that you’d like to tell me?
8) I’d like to end by asking a few basic questions about your experience as a parent.
a. How many biological and/or adopted children do you have?
b. How many biological and/or adopted children are currently living in your
home?
Version: 8/8/2005
TIMB Interview (Foster Parents)
Interviewer Instructions:
The TIMB is a semi-structured interview lasting approximately 5 to 15 minutes. It should be
conducted in a conversational manner, although interviewers should make sure to ask every
question as worded below (as closely as possible). An external microphone should be used for the
TIMB and the interview should be conducted in a quiet room (if possible) in order to minimize the
chance that responses will be inaudible when transcribed.
Children should NOT be present during the interview. When the TIMB is conducted in the lab
(24- and 36-mon. post), children should be taken to the lounge area by a baby-sitter to play with
toys and/or to have a snack. When conducted at home (12-mon. post), children should not be in the
same room as the parent and interviewer.
Short responses (i.e., only a few words) should be probed for elaboration. Short responses to any of
the questions should be probed ONCE by the examiner. Prompt the first question with, “Can you
tell me a bit more about (child’s name)’s personality?” For all other questions prompt with, “Could
you tell me more about that?”
Responses that are difficult to understand (e.g., if caregiver speaks quietly, has a difficult accent,
etc.) should be probed by the interviewer for clarification. For example, “So you think your
relationship helps (child’s name) behave better?”
Interview Questions:
1) I would like to begin by asking you to describe (child’s name). What is (his/her)
personality like?
2) Do you ever wish you could raise (child’s name)?
3) How much would you miss (child’s name) if (he/she) had to leave?
4) How do you think your relationship with (child’s name) is affecting (him/her) right
now?
5) How do you think your relationship with (child’s name) will affect (him/her) in the
long-term?
6) What do you want for (child’s name) right now?
7) What do you want for (child’s name) in the future?
8) Is there anything about (child’s name) or your relationship that we’ve not touched
on that you’d like to tell me?
9) I’d like to end by asking a few basic questions about your experience as a foster
parent.
a. How long have you been a foster parent?
b. How many foster children have you cared for in all?
c. How many foster children do you currently have?
d. How many biological and/or adopted children are currently living in your
home?
Version: 8/8/2005

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