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Institutionalization and Autonomy in Adolescents and Youth

Table 3: Autonomy perceived by adolescents/young people – Items of AQA

AQA Items M SD Min. Max.
1. I realize I have a hard time deciding what I want 2.00 0.99 1 5
2. When my actions go against someone else’s opinion, I tend to get nervous 2.52 1.25 1 5
3. I head straight to my goals 4.32 0.88 2 5
4. I can choose easily 4.27 0.87 2 5
5. I have a bad habit of giving in to other people’s wishes 2.26 1.15 1 5
6. I often don’t know what to think 2.44 1.16 1 5
7. It is hard for me to start an activity on my own 2.41 1.16 1 5
8. When I don’t agree with someone, I tell him/her 4.66 0.58 3 5
9. When people ask me what I want, I know exactly what to answer 4.00 1.22 1 5
10. I can easily start different activities on my own 4.15 1.04 1 5
11. I often agree with the others, even when I’m not sure 2.17 1.16 1 5
12. I am a brave person 4.55 0.75 2 5
13. I often change my mind after listening to the others’ opinions 2.22 1.19 1 5
14. I adapt quickly and it is easy for me to feel comfortable in a new situation 4.23 1.02 2 5
15. I often have doubts about what I should do 2.31 1.02 1 5
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