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I have launched my MSc survey for parents in Malta and Gozo
If you are a parent or legal guardian of a child aged 4 to 18, I would value 10 to 12 minutes of your time. The survey is anonymous, voluntary and available in English and Maltese.
Who
Parents and legal guardians aged 18 or over, with a child aged 4 to 18 living in Malta or Gozo
Time
About 10 to 12 minutes, in English or Maltese
Closes
Sunday 6 December 2026 at 11:59pm (Malta time)
A note from me
I am Marvic Debono Le Prevost, and I am studying for an MSc in Youth Athletic Development at Cardiff Metropolitan University. My research looks at how well parents and legal guardians in Malta understand children’s growth and maturation, and what information or support they would find useful.
I am asking because the answers can help. Your responses may help schools, clubs, coaches and healthcare providers give clearer information to parents. I would be very grateful if you would take part.
The survey has now opened. It runs until Sunday 6 December 2026 at 11:59pm (Malta time).
Who can take part, and what to expect
You can take part if you are a parent or legal guardian aged 18 or over with at least one child aged 4 to 18 living in Malta or Gozo.
- It is one online questionnaire and takes about 10 to 12 minutes.
- It is available in English and in Maltese.
- Taking part is voluntary. Choosing not to take part will not disadvantage you or your child.
- It is anonymous. No names or contact details are requested, so please do not include anything that could identify you or your child.
- You answer about one child only. Please submit only one response, in either language.
- You can stop at any time before submitting by closing the survey. Once a response has been submitted it cannot be withdrawn, because no name or contact details are collected.
- It is not a medical assessment, and it does not assess your parenting. Some questions ask about your knowledge.
Take the survey
The survey closes on Sunday 6 December 2026 at 11:59pm (Malta time).
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Ethics and who is running the study
This study has received written ethics approval from Cardiff Metropolitan University (ESSH Ethics), reference PGT-13327, approved on 10 November 2026.
Researcher: Marvic Debono Le Prevost, MSc Youth Athletic Development, Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Supervisor: Dr John Radnor.
Some invitations appear on my My Personal Trainer Malta business accounts or website. This is University research, and choosing whether to take part will not affect any coaching service or your child’s opportunities at school or club.
If any question raises a concern about your child’s growth, development or health, please speak to your family doctor or paediatrician. You can also contact Malta’s national Supportline on 179.
More information and contact
Read the full study information, download the participant information sheet and find the contact details on the study page:
Read the full study information
Questions about the study can be sent to me or to my supervisor using the contact details on the study page. Any concern or complaint about how the study has been conducted can be raised with the Cardiff Metropolitan University ESSH Ethics team, whose details are also on the study page.
After the study closes, a short summary of the grouped findings will be posted on my social media pages and on the study page.
Maltese summary (Ġabra bil-Malti)
Inti ġenitur jew kustodju legali ta’ wild ta’ bejn 4 u 18-il sena li jgħix f’Malta jew Għawdex? Inti mistieden/mistiedna tieħu sehem fi stħarriġ qasir u anonimu għal studju tal-MSc ta’ Cardiff Metropolitan University dwar kemm il-ġenituri jifhmu t-tkabbir u l-maturazzjoni tat-tfal. Jieħu madwar 10 sa 12-il minuta, bl-Ingliż jew bil-Malti, u l-parteċipazzjoni hija volontarja. L-istħarriġ jagħlaq il-Ħadd 6 ta’ Diċembru 2026 fil-11:59pm (ħin ta’ Malta).
Vidjo qasir dwar l-istudju bil-Malti
Riċerkatur: Marvic Debono Le Prevost, MSc Youth Athletic Development, Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Superviżur: Dr John Radnor.
