Questionnaire Description

This questionnaire is an adaptation of the Euthanasia Attitude Scale (EAS) and is designed to measure individuals’ perceptions and attitudes toward the practice of euthanasia. It includes statements that cover various forms of euthanasia, such as active, passive, voluntary, and involuntary. Participants are asked to evaluate each statement based on their level of agreement or disagreement using a five-point Likert scale. The questionnaire is structured to capture moral, social, and personal attitudes toward euthanasia, while also taking into account the broader cultural context.

Purpose

The aim of the questionnaire is to record and analyze the attitudes of the general population or specific groups—such as healthcare professionals, students, or the elderly—regarding euthanasia. This tool can be used for research purposes, educational activities, or the development of interventions related to medical ethics, bioethics, and health policy.

Scoring

The rating scale consists of five levels:
1 corresponds to “strongly disagree,”
2 to “disagree,”
3 to “neutral,”
4 to “agree,”
5 to “strongly agree.”
Some statements are negatively worded and require reverse scoring during data analysis. The total score ranges from 20 to 100, with higher scores indicating a more positive attitude toward euthanasia.

Data Analysis and Use

The collected data can be quantitatively analyzed using statistical tools such as mean, standard deviation, correlation coefficients, or factor analysis. The internal reliability of the scale can be assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient. The analysis of results allows for the interpretation of attitudes based on demographic or social characteristics and facilitates comparisons between subgroups.

Data Usage

The data can be utilized in research projects, academic publications, educational seminars, or even in health policy development. Their use requires strict adherence to participant anonymity and confidentiality, in accordance with ethical principles and personal data protection regulations.

References

Holloway, J. A., Hayslip, B., & Murdock, T. (1995). Relation between attitudes toward voluntary euthanasia and death anxiety. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 31(4), 251–261.
Hains, C. A., Hulbert-Williams, N. J., & O’Connor, D. B. (2011). Attitudes toward euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide: A review of the literature. Death Studies, 35(7), 619–641.
Kouwenhoven, P. S. C., Raijmakers, N. J. H., Rietjens, J. A. C., et al. (2013). Opinions of health care professionals and the public after eight years of euthanasia legislation in the Netherlands: A mixed methods approach. Palliative Medicine, 27(3), 273–280.