Generation Next Survey, 2006

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All frequencies weighted by 140) WEIGHT

1) Respondent ID (RESPID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3002	8657.77	21713.07

2) Marker for sample (MARKER)

	TOTAL	%
1) GP	2625	87.4
2) Landline oversample of ages 18-25	188	6.3
3) Cell Phones sample of ages 18-25	189	6.3
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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3) Time zone (TIMEZONE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Eastern	1448	48.2
2) Central	882	29.4
3) Mountain	164	5.5
4) Pacific	508	16.9
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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4) Current Number of Attempts (NUMATTEM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3002	3.96	3.01

5) Sample Key (SAMPKEY)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3002	5809398886.76	2336323097.03

6) Zip code (ZIP)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3002	49870.36	29616.55

7) Region (REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	591	19.7
2) Midwest	689	23
3) South	1061	35.3
4) West	661	22
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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8) Census Division (CENDIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) New England	194	6.5
2) Mid-Atlantic	397	13.2
3) East North Central	450	15
4) West North Central	239	8
5) South Atlantic	507	16.9
6) East South Central	218	7.3
7) West South Central	336	11.2
8) Mountain	240	8
9) Pacific	421	14
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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9) FIPS code for geographic area (FIPS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3002	29258.24	15694.58

10) Designated Market Area (DMA)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3002	621.25	113.18

11) Designated Market Area rank (DMARANK)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3002	43.41	46.51

12) Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3002	24646.17	15476.62

13) First, including yourself, how many people age 18 or older currently live in this household? (OVER18A)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	25	13.2
2) 2	67	35.4
3) 3	65	34.4
4) 4	21	11.1
5) 5	7	3.7
6) 6	2	1.1
7) 7	1	.5
8) 8 or more	1	.5
Missing	2814
TOTAL	189	100.0

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14) In order to be sure we are representing the opinions of people in different kinds of households; could you please tell me how many people in your household are 18-25 years of age? (OVER18B)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	115	61.5
2) 2	54	28.9
3) 3	12	6.4
4) 4	4	2.1
5) 5	1	.5
6) 6	0	0
8) 8 or more	1	.5
Missing	2814
TOTAL	187	100.0

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15) (IF OVER18B = 1 ASK:) May I please speak to the person age 18-25? (OVER18C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Respondent on Phone is 18-25	106	92.2
2) Respondent coming to phone	9	7.8
Missing	2886
TOTAL	115	100.0

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16) (IF OVER18B = 2-8 ASK:) I'd like to ask a few questions of the YOUNGEST MALE, 18-25 years of age, who is now at home. [IF NO MALE, ASK: May I please speak with the YOUNGEST FEMALE, 18-25 years of age, who is now at home?] (YNGMALE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Respondent on phone is the selected 18-25	70	97.2
2) Respondent coming to phone	2	2.8
Missing	2929
TOTAL	72	100.0

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17) What is your age? (LANDLINE OVERSAMPLE OF AGES 18-25) (AGELAND)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3002	21.64	2.55

18) What is your age? (CELL PHONE SAMPLE OF AGES 18-25) (AGECELL)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3002	21.34	2.34

19) Respondent's sex (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	1431	47.7
2) Female	1571	52.3
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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20) Generally, how would you say things are these days in your life -- would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (HAPPY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very happy	1070	35.6
2) Pretty happy	1532	51
3) Not too happy	356	11.9
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	44	1.5
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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21) What is the most important problem facing you in your life these days? (PROBLEM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Gave Response	2488	82.9
8) (VOL.) None/No problem	387	12.9
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	127	4.2
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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22) Respondent's first answer to PROBLEM (PROBLEM1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bills	53	1.8
2) Student Loans	2	.1
3) Debt/Credit issues	7	.2
4) Financial issues/problems/difficulties	273	9.1
5) Saving money	2	.1
6) Cost of living/income	76	2.5
7) Retirement	47	1.6
9) Money (general)	348	11.6
21) Job advancement	10	.3
22) Finding a job/getting a job	87	2.9
23) Job security/satisfaction	29	1
24) Work/Career (general)	72	2.4
31) Getting older/Aging/Disabled	68	2.3
32) Insurance and Prescription costs	39	1.3
39) Health (general)	276	9.2
41) Raising children/Childcare/Having a baby	168	5.6
42) Love life/boyfriend/soulmate	30	1
43) Aging parents/siblings/spouse/losing loved ones	38	1.3
49) Relationships (general)	103	3.4
51) Choosing a college/school	10	.3
52) Passing classes/getting good grades/keeping up with classwork	11	.4
53) Paying for college	17	.6
54) Getting through college/graduating	8	.3
55) College/School/Education (general)	62	2.1
71) Crime	27	.9
72) Life (general)	19	.6
73) Time pressures/management	115	3.8
74) Future	10	.3
75) Spirituality/Morality/General decline	14	.5
76) Alcoholism and Drugs	7	.2
81) Bush/Politicians	26	.9
82) War/Iraq	27	.9
83) Terrorism	27	.9
84) The economy/deficit/inflation	46	1.5
85) Gas prices	14	.5
86) Unemployment/No jobs	20	.7
88) Politics (general)	19	.6
89) Dissatisfied with politics	3	.1
97) Miscellaneous	221	7.4
98) None/No problems	435	14.5
99) Don't know/Refused	138	4.6
TOTAL	3004	100.0

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23) Respondent's second answer to PROBLEM (PROBLEM2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bills	18	8.6
2) Student Loans	8	3.8
3) Debt/Credit issues	10	4.8
4) Financial issues/problems/difficulties	10	4.8
6) Cost of living/income	3	1.4
7) Retirement	4	1.9
9) Money (general)	12	5.7
22) Finding a job/getting a job	10	4.8
23) Job security/satisfaction	4	1.9
24) Work/Career (general)	14	6.7
31) Getting older/Aging/Disabled	4	1.9
32) Insurance and Prescription costs	14	6.7
39) Health (general)	6	2.9
41) Raising children/Childcare/Having a baby	16	7.7
43) Aging parents/siblings/spouse/losing loved ones	6	2.9
49) Relationships (general)	0	0
52) Passing classes/getting good grades/keeping up with classwork	1	.5
53) Paying for college	4	1.9
54) Getting through college/graduating	1	.5
71) Crime	3	1.4
73) Time pressures/management	2	1
74) Future	2	1
75) Spirituality/Morality/General decline	6	2.9
81) Bush/Politicians	2	1
82) War/Iraq	5	2.4
83) Terrorism	4	1.9
84) The economy/deficit/inflation	14	6.7
85) Gas prices	4	1.9
86) Unemployment/No jobs	1	.5
88) Politics (general)	13	6.2
89) Dissatisfied with politics	2	1
98) None/No problems	6	2.9
Missing	2795
TOTAL	209	100.0

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24) Respondent's third answer to PROBLEM (PROBLEM3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bills	9	28.1
3) Debt/Credit issues	2	6.3
7) Retirement	2	6.3
22) Finding a job/getting a job	10	31.3
32) Insurance and Prescription costs	2	6.3
42) Love life/boyfriend/soulmate	3	9.4
52) Passing classes/getting good grades/keeping up with classwork	2	6.3
82) War/Iraq	1	3.1
84) The economy/deficit/inflation	1	3.1
Missing	2968
TOTAL	32	100.0

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25) Respondent's verbatim responses to PROBLEM (PROBLEMS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

26) Now I would like to ask you a few questions about the people of your generation: What is your age? (AGE)

	TOTAL	%
18) 18	5	.2
19) 19	11	.4
20) 20	6	.2
21) 21	8	.3
22) 22	6	.2
23) 23	5	.2
24) 24	8	.3
25) 25	17	.6
26) 26	51	1.9
27) 27	34	1.3
28) 28	54	2.1
29) 29	48	1.8
30) 30	34	1.3
31) 31	28	1.1
32) 32	67	2.6
33) 33	78	3
34) 34	74	2.8
35) 35	61	2.3
36) 36	35	1.3
37) 37	50	1.9
38) 38	41	1.6
39) 39	54	2.1
40) 40	58	2.2
41) 41	42	1.6
42) 42	81	3.1
43) 43	77	2.9
44) 44	93	3.5
45) 45	69	2.6
46) 46	51	1.9
47) 47	67	2.6
48) 48	31	1.2
49) 49	32	1.2
50) 50	90	3.4
51) 51	24	.9
52) 52	65	2.5
53) 53	61	2.3
54) 54	52	2
55) 55	65	2.5
56) 56	41	1.6
57) 57	32	1.2
58) 58	52	2
59) 59	41	1.6
60) 60	48	1.8
61) 61	29	1.1
62) 62	39	1.5
63) 63	37	1.4
64) 64	33	1.3
65) 65	57	2.2
66) 66	33	1.3
67) 67	38	1.4
68) 68	19	.7
69) 69	38	1.4
70) 70	26	1
71) 71	22	.8
72) 72	29	1.1
73) 73	18	.7
74) 74	24	.9
75) 75	35	1.3
76) 76	18	.7
77) 77	39	1.5
78) 78	10	.4
79) 79	5	.2
80) 80	13	.5
81) 81	12	.5
82) 82	4	.2
83) 83	11	.4
84) 84	8	.3
85) 85	16	.6
86) 86	1	0
87) 87	7	.3
88) 88	7	.3
89) 89	7	.3
90) 90	10	.4
92) 92	1	0
93) 93	2	.1
96) 96	4	.2
97) 97 or older	0	0
99) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	27	1
Missing	377
TOTAL	2626	100.0

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27) Two-way age (AGEGROUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) 18-25	442	14.7
2) 26-98	2533	84.4
99) Don't know/Refused	27	.9
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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28) What ONE WORD OR PHRASE best describes your generation? (OPEN-ENDED. ACCEPT UP TO TWO RESPONSES. PROBE ONCE IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "DON'T KNOW") (OWNGEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Response given	2485	82.8
9) (VOL.) Don't know/No answer	517	17.2
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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29) Respondent's verbatim answer to OWNGEN (OWNGEN2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

30) What ONE WORD OR PHRASE best describes your parents' generation? (OPEN-ENDED. ACCEPT UP TO TWO RESPONSES. PROBE ONCE IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "DON'T KNOW") (PARGEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Response given	2521	84
9) (VOL.) Don't know/No answer	481	16
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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31) Respondent's verbatim answer to PARGEN (PARGEN2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

32) (ASK IF AGE < 26) Do you think of your own age group as unique and distinct from other generations, or not? (UNIQUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, unique and distinct	303	68.6
2) No, not	135	30.5
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	4	.9
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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33) (ASK IF AGE < 26) Thinking about the generation that grew up just before yours -- mostly people who are in their 30s today -- do you think of that generation as particularly unique and distinct from other generations, or not? (UNIQUE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, unique and distinct	194	43.8
2) No, not	234	52.8
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	15	3.4
Missing	2560
TOTAL	443	100.0

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34) In general, do you think it is better to be a young adult today or better to have been a young adult 20 years ago? (BETTER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better today	808	26.9
2) Better 20 years ago	2001	66.7
3) (VOL.) Same	120	4
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	73	2.4
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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35) (ASK IF AGE < 26) In which of these areas do you think young adults in your age group have it better and in which areas did young adults 20 years ago have it better…Getting a high paying job (HIPAYJOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Young adults today have it better	317	71.7
2) Young adults 20 years ago had it better	101	22.9
3) (VOL.) Same/no difference	14	3.2
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	10	2.3
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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36) (ASK IF AGE < 26) In which of these areas do you think young adults in your age group have it better and in which areas did young adults 20 years ago have it better…Living in an exciting time (EXCITIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Young adults today have it better	283	63.9
2) Young adults 20 years ago had it better	118	26.6
3) (VOL.) Same/no difference	30	6.8
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	12	2.7
Missing	2560
TOTAL	443	100.0

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37) (ASK IF AGE < 26) In which of these areas do you think young adults in your age group have it better and in which areas did young adults 20 years ago have it better…Having sexual freedom (SEXFREE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Young adults today have it better	293	66.3
2) Young adults 20 years ago had it better	109	24.7
3) (VOL.) Same/no difference	20	4.5
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	20	4.5
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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38) (ASK IF AGE < 26) In which of these areas do you think young adults in your age group have it better and in which areas did young adults 20 years ago have it better…Enjoying financial security (FINSECUR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Young adults today have it better	210	47.5
2) Young adults 20 years ago had it better	195	44.1
3) (VOL.) Same/no difference	17	3.8
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	20	4.5
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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39) (ASK IF AGE < 26) In which of these areas do you think young adults in your age group have it better and in which areas did young adults 20 years ago have it better…Bringing about social change (SOCCHANG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Young adults today have it better	247	55.8
2) Young adults 20 years ago had it better	156	35.2
3) (VOL.) Same/no difference	19	4.3
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	21	4.7
Missing	2560
TOTAL	443	100.0

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40) (ASK IF AGE < 26) In which of these areas do you think young adults in your age group have it better and in which areas did young adults 20 years ago have it better…Buying a house (BUYHOUSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Young adults today have it better	138	31.2
2) Young adults 20 years ago had it better	276	62.4
3) (VOL.) Same/no difference	12	2.7
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	16	3.6
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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41) (ASK IF AGE < 26) In which of these areas do you think young adults in your age group have it better and in which areas did young adults 20 years ago have it better…Having opportunities to get a good education (GOODEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Young adults today have it better	373	84.6
2) Young adults 20 years ago had it better	54	12.2
3) (VOL.) Same/no difference	7	1.6
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	7	1.6
Missing	2560
TOTAL	441	100.0

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42) Which of these statements comes closer to your own view? (LIFEPLAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) When a person reaches their mid-20s, it's important for them to have a good plan for what they are going to do with the rest of their lives	2408	80.2
2) It's really not necessary for someone in their mid-20s to know what they are going to do with the rest of their lives.	524	17.5
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	69	2.3
TOTAL	3001	100.0

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43) (ASK IF AGE < 26) Now thinking about your generation compared with young adults 20 years ago, for each of the things I mention please tell me if you think your generation does more of it, less of it, OR about the same amount as young adults 20 years ago did: Casual Sex (CASUALSX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Your generation does more	331	74.7
2) Your generation does less of it	31	7
3) About the same/no difference	75	16.9
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	6	1.4
Missing	2560
TOTAL	443	100.0

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44) (ASK IF AGE < 26) Now thinking about your generation compared with young adults 20 years ago, for each of the things I mention please tell me if you think your generation does more of it, less of it, OR about the same amount as young adults 20 years ago did: Binge drinking (BINGDRNK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Your generation does more	305	69
2) Your generation does less of it	27	6.1
3) About the same/no difference	101	22.9
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	9	2
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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45) (ASK IF AGE < 26) Now thinking about your generation compared with young adults 20 years ago, for each of the things I mention please tell me if you think your generation does more of it, less of it, OR about the same amount as young adults 20 years ago did: Illegal drug use (DRUGUSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Your generation does more	278	62.9
2) Your generation does less of it	62	14
3) About the same/no difference	94	21.3
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	8	1.8
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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46) (ASK IF AGE < 26) Now thinking about your generation compared with young adults 20 years ago, for each of the things I mention please tell me if you think your generation does more of it, less of it, OR about the same amount as young adults 20 years ago did: Community service or volunteer activity (SERVICE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Your generation does more	165	37.3
2) Your generation does less of it	185	41.9
3) About the same/no difference	84	19
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	8	1.8
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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47) (ASK IF AGE < 26) Now thinking about your generation compared with young adults 20 years ago, for each of the things I mention please tell me if you think your generation does more of it, less of it, OR about the same amount as young adults 20 years ago did: Voting in elections (VOTING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Your generation does more	151	34.2
2) Your generation does less of it	217	49.1
3) About the same/no difference	61	13.8
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	13	2.9
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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48) (ASK IF AGE < 26) Now thinking about your generation compared with young adults 20 years ago, for each of the things I mention please tell me if you think your generation does more of it, less of it, OR about the same amount as young adults 20 years ago did: Resort to violence to resolve conflicts (VIOLENCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Your generation does more	308	69.8
2) Your generation does less of it	55	12.5
3) About the same/no difference	68	15.4
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	10	2.3
Missing	2560
TOTAL	441	100.0

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49) (ASK ALL) Now a different kind of question…Other than friends or members of your own family, who would you say is the person you most admire these days? (IF YES: WHO WOULD THAT BE? OPEN-ENDED. PROBE ONCE IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "DON'T KNOW") (ADMIRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Answer given	2084	69.4
2) No one	488	16.3
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	429	14.3
TOTAL	3001	100.0

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50) Respondent's response to ADMIRE (ADMIRE2)

	TOTAL	%
10) Myself	8	.3
11) Friends/boyfriend/girlfriend	45	1.5
12) Family	45	1.5
13) Pastor/Priest/Minister	218	7.3
14) Coworker	49	1.6
15) Boss	101	3.4
16) Coach	6	.2
17) Nurse	18	.6
18) Teacher/Professor	92	3.1
19) Other	12	.4
21) Actors	31	1
22) Athletes	36	1.2
23) TV personality	30	1
24) Singers	58	1.9
25) Artist/Writer/Author	11	.4
26) Angelina Jolie	9	.3
27) Oprah Winfrey	96	3.2
28) Muhammed Ali	17	.6
29) Other	50	1.7
30) Ronald Reagan	14	.5
31) Bill Clinton	57	1.9
32) George Bush	231	7.7
33) Jimmy Carter	29	1
34) Condoleeza Rice	36	1.2
35) Colin Powell	13	.4
36) Political wives	18	.6
37) Hilary Clinton	49	1.6
38) Al Gore	5	.2
39) Other Politicians	102	3.4
41) God/Jesus Christ/Lord	115	3.8
42) Dalai Lama	14	.5
43) The Pope	24	.8
44) TV evangelists	18	.6
45) Mother Theresa	21	.7
49) Other	4	.1
50) Historical Figures	29	1
60) Soldiers/Servicemen	49	1.6
71) Bill Gates	23	.8
72) Other	14	.5
80) International Political Leaders	24	.8
97) Other	220	7.3
98) None	503	16.8
99) Don't know/Refused	455	15.2
TOTAL	2999	100.0

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51) Respondent's verbatim response to ADMIRE (ADMIRE3)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

52) (ASK IF AGE < 40) Here are a few goals that some people have set for themselves in their lives. Which of the following do you think people in your generation or age group think is MOST important? (IMPGOAL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) To get rich	636	55.2
2) To be famous	93	8.1
3) To help people who need help	153	13.3
4) To be leaders in their community	113	9.8
5) To become more spiritual	124	10.8
6) (VOL.) None of these	23	2
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	11	1
Missing	1850
TOTAL	1153	100.0

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53) (ASK IF AGE < 40 AND IF IMPGOAL1 = 1-5) And which would you say is next most important to them? (IMPGOAL2)

	TOTAL	%
1) To get rich	160	14.3
2) To be famous	342	30.6
3) To help people who need help	235	21
4) To be leaders in their community	215	19.2
5) To become more spiritual	141	12.6
6) (VOL.) None of these	20	1.8
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	4	.4
Missing	1884
TOTAL	1117	100.0

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54) From what you have seen, would you say it is easy, hard, or probably impossible to have a good marriage today? (GOODMARR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Easy	639	21.3
2) Hard	1991	66.3
3) Probably impossible	252	8.4
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	120	4
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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55) How do you feel about the amount of attention given to you by your parents when you were growing up? Do you think it was about the right amount, too much, or not enough? (ATTENTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Right amount	2083	69.4
2) Too much	124	4.1
3) Not enough	773	25.7
9) (VOL.) Don't know/No answer	22	.7
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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56) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1603	53.4
2) Divorced	333	11.1
3) Separated	71	2.4
4) Widowed	281	9.4
5) Never been married	697	23.2
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	17	.6
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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57) (ASK IF AGE < 26 AND ANSWERED ‘2' DIVORCED, ‘3' SEPARATED, ‘4' WIDOWED, ‘5' NEVER MARRIED OR ‘9' DON'T KNOW IN "MARITAL") In looking ahead, do you definitely want to get married, probably want to get married, probably do not want to get married, or definitely do not want to get married? (WANTMARR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely want to marry	215	57.3
2) Probably want to marry	105	28
3) Probably do not want to	32	8.5
4) Definitely do not wan to	13	3.5
9) Don't know/Refused	10	2.7
Missing	2628
TOTAL	375	100.0

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58) (ASK IF AGE < 26) Do you have any children of your own? (HAVECHLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	117	26.4
2) No	325	73.4
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	1	.2
Missing	2560
TOTAL	443	100.0

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59) (ASK IF AGE < 26 AND ANSWERED ‘2' NO OR ‘9' DON'T KNOW IN "HAVECHLD") In looking ahead, do you definitely want to have children, probably want to have children, probably do not want to have children, or definitely do not want to have children? (WANTCHLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely want to have children	171	52.6
2) Probably want to have children	109	33.5
3) Probably do not want to	28	8.6
4) Definitely do not want to	12	3.7
9) Don't know/Refused	5	1.5
Missing	2677
TOTAL	325	100.0

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60) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) None, or grade 1-8	83	2.8
2) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)	293	9.8
3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)	1090	36.3
4) Technical, trade, or vocational school AFTER high school	77	2.6
5) Some college, no 4-year degree (including associate degree)	639	21.3
6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree)	499	16.6
7) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's Degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school)	307	10.2
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	15	.5
TOTAL	3003	100.0

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61) (ASK IF AGE < 40) Are you currently enrolled in school? (CURRENRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, in High School	34	3
2) Yes, in Technical, trade, or vocational school	13	1.1
3) Yes, in College (Undergraduate)	187	16.2
4) Yes, in Graduate School	64	5.6
5) No	848	73.6
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	6	.5
Missing	1850
TOTAL	1152	100.0

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62) (ASK IF AGE < 40 AND CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN SCHOOL) How much further in school do you plan to go? (FURTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Finish high school	5	1.7
2) Technical, trade, or vocational school	8	2.7
3) Attend college, no degree or 2 year/associate degree	28	9.4
4) Attend college, bachelor's degree	75	25.3
5) Graduate or professional school or degree	169	56.9
6) (VOL.) No further	1	.3
7) (VOL.) Other [Specify]	4	1.3
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	7	2.4
Missing	2704
TOTAL	297	100.0

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63) Verbatim responses to ‘Other [Specify]' in FURTHER (FURTHER2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

64) (ASK IF AGE < 40 AND NOT ENROLLED IN SCHOOL) Do you ever plan to return to school? (RETURN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	474	55.5
2) No	311	36.4
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	69	8.1
Missing	2148
TOTAL	854	100.0

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65) (ASK IF AGE < 40 AND PLANS TO RETURN TO SCHOOL) How much further in school do you plan to go? (RETURN2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Finish high school	47	9.9
2) Technical, trade, or vocational school	57	12
3) Attend college, no degree or 2 year/associate degree	64	13.5
4) Attend college, bachelor's degree	133	28
5) Graduate or professional school or degree	118	24.8
6) (VOL.) No further	1	.2
7) (VOL.) Other [Specify]	26	5.5
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	29	6.1
Missing	2528
TOTAL	475	100.0

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66) Verbatim reponses to ‘Other [Specify]' in RETURN2 (RETURN3)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

67) Do you use the internet, at least occasionally? (INTERNET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2213	73.7
2) No	787	26.2
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	2	.1
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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68) Do you send or receive email, at least occasionally? (EMAIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2041	68
2) No	958	31.9
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	3	.1
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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69) (ASK IF AGE < 26 AND INTERNET USER) Have you ever used a social networking website like Facebook, MySpace or MyYearbook? (SOCNET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	237	61.1
2) No	150	38.7
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	1	.3
Missing	2615
TOTAL	388	100.0

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70) (IF ANSWERED ‘1' IN SOCNET, ASK) Have you created your own profile for a social networking site? (PROFILE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	195	82.3
2) No	42	17.7
Missing	2765
TOTAL	237	100.0

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71) (IF ANSWERED ‘1' IN SOCNET, ASK) How often do you visit social networking websites? (VISITWEB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Several times a day	43	18.1
2) Once a day	48	20.3
3) 3 to 5 times a week	43	18.1
4) 1 to 2 times a week	46	19.4
5) Every few weeks	24	10.1
6) Less often	33	13.9
Missing	2765
TOTAL	237	100.0

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72) (ASK IF AGE < 26) Do most people you know use social networking web sites, or not? [IF YES: Do most people you know spend a reasonable amount of time, or too much time on these websites?] (SPENTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, reasonable amount of time	151	34.2
2) Yes, too much time	180	40.7
3) No, don't use	92	20.8
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	19	4.3
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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73) (ASK IF AGE < 26) Do you think people around your age post too much, too little, or the right amount of personal information about themselves on the internet? (PERSINF1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Too much	319	72.2
2) Too little	18	4.1
3) Right amount	85	19.2
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	20	4.5
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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74) (ASK IF AGE < 26) In your own case, have other people posted too much personal information about YOU on the Internet, or don't you think that's happened? (PERSINF2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, too much	34	7.7
2) No, don't think has happened	389	88.2
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	18	4.1
Missing	2560
TOTAL	441	100.0

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75) (IF INTERNET USER ASK:) Have you ever gone on a date with someone you met online? (INTDATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	197	8.7
2) No	2065	91.3
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	0	0
Missing	741
TOTAL	2262	100.0

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76) Thinking now about technology such as the internet, instant messaging, cell phones, text messaging, and iPods, does new technology…Make it easier to make new friends or not? (TECHFRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1349	44.9
2) No, not	1436	47.8
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	217	7.2
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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77) Thinking now about technology such as the internet, instant messaging, cell phones, text messaging, and iPods, does new technology…Make people lazier or not? (TECHLAZY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2084	69.4
2) No, not	761	25.3
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	158	5.3
TOTAL	3003	100.0

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78) Thinking now about technology such as the internet, instant messaging, cell phones, text messaging, and iPods, does new technology…Make people more isolated or not? (TECHISOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1971	65.7
2) No, not	891	29.7
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	140	4.7
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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79) Thinking now about technology such as the internet, instant messaging, cell phones, text messaging, and iPods, does new technology…Make people waste too much time or not? (TECHWAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1962	65.3
2) No, not	914	30.4
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	127	4.2
TOTAL	3003	100.0

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80) Thinking now about technology such as the internet, instant messaging, cell phones, text messaging, and iPods, does new technology…Make people more efficient or not? (TECHEFFI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1948	64.9
2) No, not	890	29.6
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	164	5.5
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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81) Thinking now about technology such as the internet, instant messaging, cell phones, text messaging, and iPods, does new technology…Make you closer to old friends or family? (TECHOLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1676	55.8
2) No, not	1213	40.4
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	113	3.8
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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82) In the past 24 hours, did you…Send or receive a text message on a cell phone? (TEXTMSSG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	575	19.2
2) No	2416	80.5
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	11	.4
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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83) (ASK ONLY IF INTERNET USER) In the past 24 hours, did you…Send or receive an e-mail message? (EMAIL24)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1473	65.1
2) No	773	34.2
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	15	.7
Missing	741
TOTAL	2261	100.0

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84) (ASK ONLY IF INTERNET USER) In the past 24 hours, did you…Send or receive an instant message? (IM24)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	480	21.2
2) No	1772	78.4
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	9	.4
Missing	741
TOTAL	2261	100.0

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85) In the past 24 hours, did you…Write or receive a personal letter? (LETTER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	601	20
2) No	2396	79.8
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	5	.2
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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86) (ASK ONLY IF INTERNET USER) In the past 24 hours, did you…Post a message to someone's personal online profile? (POSTMSSG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	270	11.9
2) No	1984	87.7
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	7	.3
Missing	741
TOTAL	2261	100.0

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87) (ASK IF AGE < 26) And now thinking about the past seven days, did you…smoke cigarettes or not? (SMOKE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	138	31.2
2) No	304	68.8
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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88) (ASK IF AGE < 26) And now thinking about the past seven days, did you…drink alcohol or not? (DRINK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	180	40.7
2) No	262	59.3
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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89) (ASK IF AGE < 26) And now thinking about the past seven days, did you…play video games or not? (VIDGAMES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	159	36
2) No	283	64
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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90) (ASK IF AGE < 26) And now thinking about the past seven days, did you…exercise or engage in physical activity? (EXCERCIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	360	81.3
2) No	82	18.5
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	1	.2
Missing	2560
TOTAL	443	100.0

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91) (ASK IF AGE < 26) And now thinking about the past seven days, did you…take illegal drugs or not? (DRUGS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	38	8.6
2) No	402	91
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	2	.5
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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92) (ASK IF AGE < 65) Do you have, or have you ever had…a tattoo? (TATTOO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	592	24.1
2) No	1869	75.9
Missing	540
TOTAL	2461	100.0

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93) (ASK IF AGE < 65) Do you have, or have you ever had…a piercing in a place other than your ear lobe? (PIERCING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	368	14.9
2) No	2094	85.1
Missing	540
TOTAL	2462	100.0

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94) (ASK IF AGE < 65) Do you have, or have you ever had…dyed hair in an untraditional color? (DYEDHAIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	428	17.4
2) No	2034	82.6
Missing	540
TOTAL	2462	100.0

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95) Here are some pairs of statements that will help us understand how you feel about a number of things. As I read each pair, tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own views - even if neither is exactly right. Government is almost always wasteful and inefficient OR Government often does a better job than people give it credit for. (GOVRNMNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Government is almost always wasteful and inefficient	1475	49.1
2) Government often does a better job than people give it credit for	1208	40.2
3) (VOL.) Neither/Both equally	240	8
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	79	2.6
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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96) Here are some pairs of statements that will help us understand how you feel about a number of things. As I read each pair, tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own views - even if neither is exactly right. Immigrants today strengthen our country because of their hard work and talents OR Immigrants today are a burden on our country because they take our jobs, housing and health care. (IMMIGRNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Immigrants today strengthen our country because their hard work and talents	1227	40.9
2) Immigrants today are a burden on our country because they take our jobs, housing and health care	1235	41.1
3) (VOL.) Neither/Both equally	416	13.9
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	124	4.1
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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97) Here are some pairs of statements that will help us understand how you feel about a number of things. As I read each pair, tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own views - even if neither is exactly right. The best way to ensure peace is through military strength OR Good diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace. (MILSTRNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) The best way to ensure peace is through military strength	848	28.3
2) Good diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace	1709	56.9
3) (VOL.) Neither/Both Equally	309	10.3
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	135	4.5
TOTAL	3001	100.0

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98) Here are some pairs of statements that will help us understand how you feel about a number of things. As I read each pair, tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own views - even if neither is exactly right. Homosexuality is a way of life that should be accepted by society OR Homosexuality is a way of life that should be discouraged by society. (HOMOWAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Homosexuality is a way of life that should be accepted by society	1529	50.9
2) Homosexuality is a way of life that should be discouraged by society	1138	37.9
3) (VOL.) Neither/Both equally	229	7.6
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	106	3.5
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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99) Here are some pairs of statements that will help us understand how you feel about a number of things. As I read each pair, tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own views - even if neither is exactly right. I'm generally satisfied with the way things are going for me financially OR I'm not very satisfied with my financial situation. (FINANCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) I'm generally satisfied with the way things are going for me financially	1773	59.1
2) I'm not very satisfied with my financial situation	1187	39.5
3) (VOL.) Neither/Both equally	34	1.1
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	8	.3
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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100) Here are some pairs of statements that will help us understand how you feel about a number of things. As I read each pair, tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own views - even if neither is exactly right. The government should do more to protect morality in society OR I worry the government is getting too involved in the issue of morality. (MORALITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) The government should do more to protect morality in society	1115	37.1
2) I worry the government is getting too involved in the issue of morality	1529	50.9
3) (VOL.) Neither/Both equally	212	7.1
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	146	4.9
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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101) And here are few things some people do. For each one, please tell me if you think it's something that's okay or not okay for other people to do - even if you might not do it yourself. Is it okay or not okay for other people to drink a lot of alcohol? (ALCOHOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Okay	548	18.3
2) Not okay	2332	77.7
3) (VOL.) Depends	99	3.3
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	23	.8
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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102) And here are few things some people do. For each one, please tell me if you think it's something that's okay or not okay for other people to do - even if you might not do it yourself. Is it okay or not okay for other people to gamble? (GAMBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Okay	1681	56
2) Not okay	1123	37.4
3) (VOL.) Depends	172	5.7
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	26	.9
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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103) And here are few things some people do. For each one, please tell me if you think it's something that's okay or not okay for other people to do - even if you might not do it yourself. Is it okay or not okay for other people to have sex outside of marriage? (SEXNOMAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Okay	1228	40.9
2) Not okay	1645	54.8
3) (VOL.) Depends	87	2.9
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	42	1.4
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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104) And here are few things some people do. For each one, please tell me if you think it's something that's okay or not okay for other people to do - even if you might not do it yourself. Is it okay or not okay for other people to have a baby outside of marriage? (BABY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Okay	1262	42
2) Not okay	1519	50.6
3) (VOL.) Depends	173	5.8
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	48	1.6
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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105) And here are few things some people do. For each one, please tell me if you think it's something that's okay or not okay for other people to do - even if you might not do it yourself. Is it okay or not okay for other people to smoke marijuana? (MARIJUAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Okay	922	30.7
2) Not okay	1884	62.8
3) (VOL.) Depends	161	5.4
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	34	1.1
TOTAL	3001	100.0

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106) And here are few things some people do. For each one, please tell me if you think it's something that's okay or not okay for other people to do - even if you might not do it yourself. Is it okay or not okay for other people to download or share music or video files without paying for them? (DOWNLOAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Okay	668	22.3
2) Not okay	2149	71.6
3) (VOL.) Depends	87	2.9
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	98	3.3
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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107) And here are few things some people do. For each one, please tell me if you think it's something that's okay or not okay for other people to do - even if you might not do it yourself. Is it okay or not okay for other people use cable TV or wireless connection without paying for it? (USENOPAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Okay	265	8.8
2) Not okay	2674	89.1
3) (VOL.) Depends	19	.6
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	44	1.5
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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108) Do you happen to know which political party has a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives? (MAJHOUSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, Republican	1849	61.6
2) Yes, Democrat	218	7.3
9) (VOL.) No/Can't say/Don't know/Other incorrect	935	31.1
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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109) How have you been getting most of your news about national and international issues? From television, from newspapers, from radio, from magazines, or from the Internet? (FIRST RESPONSE) (NEWS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Television	1848	61.6
2) Newspapers	441	14.7
3) Radio	229	7.6
4) Magazines	64	2.1
5) Internet	332	11.1
6) (VOL.) Other	70	2.3
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	18	.6
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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110) How have you been getting most of your news about national and international issues? From television, from newspapers, from radio, from magazines, or from the Internet? (SECOND RESPONSE) (NEWS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Television	373	22.1
2) Newspapers	682	40.5
3) Radio	251	14.9
4) Magazines	67	4
5) Internet	292	17.3
6) (VOL.) Other	21	1.2
Missing	1316
TOTAL	1686	100.0

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111) How much do you enjoy keeping up with the news - a lot, some, not much, or not at all? (ENJOYNWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	1412	47.1
2) Some	995	33.2
3) Not much	440	14.7
4) Not at all	139	4.6
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	15	.5
TOTAL	3001	100.0

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112) Here are a couple of statements. Please tell me if you agree or disagree with each one. If something in the news is important enough I'll find out about it without having to pay close attention. (IMPORTAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	1586	52.8
2) Disagree	1343	44.7
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	73	2.4
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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113) Here are a couple of statements. Please tell me if you agree or disagree with each one. I like news sources that share my political point of view. (NEWSSRCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	1640	54.6
2) Disagree	1191	39.7
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	170	5.7
TOTAL	3001	100.0

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114) Are you now employed full-time, part-time or not employed? (EMPLOYED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time	1424	47.4
2) Part-time	424	14.1
3) Not employed	1132	37.7
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	22	.7
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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115) (IF NOT EMPLOYED ASK:) Is that because you are a student, retired, choose not to work, or because you've lost or quit a job? (NOTEMPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Student	83	7.3
2) Retired	551	48.7
3) Choose not to work	200	17.7
4) Lost or quit a job	114	10.1
5) (VOL.) Other reason	175	15.5
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	9	.8
Missing	1870
TOTAL	1132	100.0

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116) Verbatim responses given for ‘Other reason' in NOTEMPL (NOTEMPL2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

117) (ASK IF EMPLOYED FULL- OR PART-TIME) Do you now earn enough money to lead the kind of life you want, or not? (MONEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	913	49.4
2) No	921	49.8
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	14	.8
Missing	1154
TOTAL	1848	100.0

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118) (ASK IF 2 ‘NO' IN MONEY) Do you think you will be able to earn enough money in the future to lead the kind of life you want, or not? (FUTURMON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	612	66.4
2) No	271	29.4
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	38	4.1
Missing	2080
TOTAL	921	100.0

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119) (IF NOT EMPLOYED OR DK/REF [3, 9 IN EMPLOYED] ASK:) Do you now have enough income to lead the kind of life you want, or not? (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	615	53.3
2) No	511	44.3
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	28	2.4
Missing	1848
TOTAL	1154	100.0

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120) (IF INCOME = 2 ASK:) Do you think you will have enough income in the future to lead the kind of life you want, or not? (FUTURINC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	259	50.7
2) No	206	40.3
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	46	9
Missing	2491
TOTAL	511	100.0

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121) Are you, yourself, of Hispanic origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Spanish background? (HISP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	348	11.6
2) No	2613	87
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	41	1.4
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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122) (IF RESPONDENT ANSWERED 1 ‘HISPANIC' IN HISP, ASK:) Are you white Hispanic, black Hispanic, or some other race? (IF NON-HISPANIC ASK:) What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other? (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	2349	78.2
2) Black	330	11
3) Asian	31	1
4) Other or mixed race	245	8.2
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	47	1.6
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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123) What is your religious preference - Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Mormon, or an orthodox church such as the Greek or Russian Orthodox Church? [INTERVIEWER: IF ‘OTHER RELIGION' GIVEN, FOLLOW-UP WITH "And is that a Christian religion, or not?"] (RELIG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Protestant (include Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Pentecostal, Jehovah's Witness, Church of Christ, etc.)	1501	50
2) Roman Catholic	798	26.6
3) Jewish	54	1.8
4) Mormon (include Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)	74	2.5
5) Orthodox Church (Greek or Russian)	16	.5
6) Islam/Muslim	7	.2
7) Other religion - Christian	45	1.5
8) Other religion - non-Christian	69	2.3
9) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic	370	12.3
99) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	67	2.2
TOTAL	3001	100.0

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124) (IF CHRISTIAN [RELIG = 1, 2, 4, 5, 7] ASK:) Would you describe yourself as a "born-again" or evangelical Christian, or not? (BORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	962	39.1
2) No	1430	58.1
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	70	2.8
Missing	540
TOTAL	2462	100.0

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125) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services...more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? (ATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) More than once a week	367	12.2
2) Once a week	695	23.2
3) Once or twice a month	461	15.4
4) A few times a year	584	19.5
5) Seldom	415	13.8
6) Never	428	14.3
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	52	1.7
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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126) Verbatim responses for ‘other' on RELIG (OTHER)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

127) Last year, that is in 2005, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. (FAMINC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $10,000	215	7.2
2) 10 to under $20,000	303	10.1
3) 20 to under $30,000	313	10.4
4) 30 to under $40,000	317	10.6
5) 40 to under $50,000	247	8.2
6) 50 to under $75,000	431	14.4
7) 75 to under $100,000	397	13.2
8) 100 to under $150,000	200	6.7
9) $150,000 or more	187	6.2
10) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	392	13.1
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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128) (ASK IF AGE < 26) Do you depend on your parents or other family members for financial assistance, or not? (DEPEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	203	45.8
2) Not	233	52.6
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	7	1.6
Missing	2560
TOTAL	443	100.0

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129) Are you, yourself, now covered by any form of health insurance or health plan, including Medicare or Medicaid? (HEALTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2486	82.8
2) No	470	15.7
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	46	1.5
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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130) These days, many people are so busy they can't find time to register to vote, or move around so often they don't get a chance to re-register. Are you NOW registered to vote in your precinct or election district or haven't you been able to register so far? (REGIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, registered	2407	80.2
2) No, not registered	515	17.2
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	80	2.7
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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131) (IF RESPONDENT ANSWERED '1' YES IN REGIST ASK:) Are you absolutely certain that you are registered to vote, or is there a chance that your registration has lapsed because you moved or for some other reason? (REGICERT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely certain	2295	95.3
2) Chance registration has lapsed	83	3.4
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	29	1.2
Missing	595
TOTAL	2407	100.0

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132) In politics TODAY, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? (PARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican	792	26.4
2) Democrat	959	31.9
3) Independent	856	28.5
4) (VOL.) No preference	201	6.7
5) (VOL.) Other party	30	1
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	164	5.5
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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133) (IF ANSWERED 3, 4, 5, OR 9 IN PARTY, ASK:) As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or more to the Democratic Party? (PARTYLN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican	330	26.4
2) Democrat	364	29.1
9) (VOL.) Other/Don't know/Refused	557	44.5
Missing	1751
TOTAL	1251	100.0

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134) In general, would you describe your political views as very conservative, conservative, moderate, liberal, or very liberal? (POLVIEWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	179	6
2) Conservative	786	26.2
3) Moderate	1207	40.2
4) Liberal	435	14.5
5) Very liberal	139	4.6
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	257	8.6
TOTAL	3003	100.0

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135) (ASK IF AGE > 25) Do you own or rent your home? (HOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Own	1983	77.5
2) Rent	466	18.2
3) (VOL.) Other arrangement	65	2.5
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	45	1.8
Missing	442
TOTAL	2559	100.0

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136) (ASK IF AGE < 26) Do you own your home, rent, live in a dorm or live with your parents? (HOME2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Own	62	14
2) Rent	165	37.3
3) Live in a dorm	18	4.1
4) Live with parents	177	40
5) Other arrangement	11	2.5
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	9	2
Missing	2560
TOTAL	442	100.0

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137) (ASK CELL SAMPLE:) Is the cell phone your only phone or do you also have a regular telephone at home? (ONLYCELL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Cell is only phone	104	55.3
2) Has regular phone at home	81	43.1
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	3	1.6
Missing	2813
TOTAL	188	100.0

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138) (ASK LANDLINE SAMPLE ONLY) Do you happen to have a cell phone or not? (HAVECELL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1983	70.5
2) No	777	27.6
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	52	1.8
Missing	189
TOTAL	2812	100.0

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139) (IF R HAS BOTH CELL AND LANDLINE, ASK:) Of all the phone calls that you receive, about how many are received on a cell phone? Would you say all or almost all, more than half, less than half, or very few or none? (CELLCALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) All or almost all	442	21.4
2) More than half	360	17.4
3) Less than half	539	26.1
4) Very few or none	704	34.1
9) (VOL.) Don't know/Refused	19	.9
Missing	937
TOTAL	2064	100.0

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140) Weight variable (WEIGHT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		2	1.752

141) Two-way age (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 18-25	442	14.9
2) 26-98	2533	85.1
Missing	27
TOTAL	2975	100.0

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142) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) None, or grade 1-8	83	2.8
2) High school incomplete	293	9.8
3) High school graduate	1090	36.5
4) Technical, trade, or vocational school AFTER high school	77	2.6
5) Some college	639	21.4
6) College graduate	806	27
Missing	15
TOTAL	2988	100.0

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143) Respondent's sex (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	1431	47.7
2) Female	1571	52.3
TOTAL	3002	100.0

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144) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1603	53.7
2) Divorced	333	11.2
3) Separated	71	2.4
4) Widowed	281	9.4
5) Never been married	697	23.4
Missing	17
TOTAL	2985	100.0

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145) What is your religious preference - Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Mormon, or an orthodox church such as the Greek or Russian Orthodox Church? [INTERVIEWER: IF ‘OTHER RELIGION' GIVEN, FOLLOW-UP WITH "And is that a Christian religion, or not?"] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Protestant	1501	51.2
2) Roman Catholic	798	27.2
3) Jewish	54	1.8
4) Mormon (include Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)	74	2.5
5) Other religion	137	4.7
9) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic	370	12.6
Missing	67
TOTAL	2934	100.0

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146) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services...more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-ATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) More than once a week	367	12.4
2) Once a week	695	23.6
3) Once or twice a month	461	15.6
4) A few times a year	584	19.8
5) Seldom	415	14.1
6) Never	428	14.5
Missing	52
TOTAL	2950	100.0

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147) In general, would you describe your political views as very conservative, conservative, moderate, liberal, or very liberal? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-POLITICS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	179	6.5
2) Conservative	786	28.6
3) Moderate	1207	44
4) Liberal	435	15.8
5) Very liberal	139	5.1
Missing	257
TOTAL	2746	100.0

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