Table 3 Qualitative study themes

Confusion versus Clarity

 There were mixed views about the perceived purpose and usefulness of the SDQ

Context Matters

 Seeing data from the questionnaire in the wider context in which the child and family/whānau live, including cultural values/practices and context of history and colonisation

Questions and More Questions

 Completing the questionnaire is a challenging process and generated a number of questions when reading through and reflecting on the questionnaire

Timing of the questionnaire

 Children at the age of 4 and 5 constantly grow and change

Perspectives

 Different people might provide a different perspective of the child