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Middletown Area Study, 1982

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).
1) We would like to begin by asking how you feel about living in Delaware County. Lately, would you say your life has been getting better, getting worse or staying about the same? (DECLINE)
TOTAL%
1) Worse5017.7
2) Same17261.0
3) Better6021.3
Missing2 
TOTAL282100.0
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2) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO SAY THEIR LIFE IS GETTING BETTER: For how long has life been getting better (number of months)? (DECGEN1)
TOTAL%
1) 610.2
3) 11.7
4) 11.7
5) 23.4
6) 35.1
8) 11.7
12) 915.3
18) 35.1
24) 813.6
36) 610.2
48) 23.4
60) 610.2
98) Longer than 8 years610.2
99) Always been getting better58.5
Missing225 
TOTAL59100.0
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3) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO SAY THEIR LIFE IS GETTING WORSE: For how long has life been getting worse (number of months)? (DECGEN2)
TOTAL%
1) 24.5
2) 36.8
3) 36.8
6) 49.1
8) 24.5
12) 818.2
18) 12.3
22) 12.3
24) 1329.5
36) 49.1
42) 12.3
72) 12.3
98) Longer than 8 years12.3
Missing240 
TOTAL44100.0
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4) For you, what is it that makes life better or worse? (INST)
TOTAL%
1) Economy10644.5
2) Politics20.8
3) Education114.6
4) Family5322.3
5) Religion156.3
8) Interpersonal relations (No institutional focus)198.0
9) Other3213.4
Missing46 
TOTAL238100.0
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5) There is much talk these days about the economy. We would like to obtain some general information about how you feel about economic conditions. Do you feel your money situation has gotten better, gotten worse, or stayed the same? (DECECO)
TOTAL%
1) Worse14751.9
2) Same9031.8
3) Better4616.3
Missing1 
TOTAL283100.0
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6) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE MONEY SITUATION HAS GOTTEN BETTER: For how long has you money situation been getting better? (DECECO1)
TOTAL%
1) 48.9
2) 36.7
3) 24.4
4) 24.4
6) 24.4
8) 12.2
12) 920.0
18) 12.2
24) 920.0
36) 12.2
60) 48.9
72) 12.2
98) Longer than 8 years24.4
99) Always been getting better48.9
Missing239 
TOTAL45100.0
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7) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE MONEY SITUATION HAS GOTTEN WORSE: For how long has you money situation been getting worse? (DECECO2)
TOTAL%
1) 53.5
2) 64.3
3) 21.4
4) 21.4
6) 139.2
7) 10.7
8) 10.7
10) 21.4
12) 3323.4
18) 53.5
22) 21.4
24) 3424.1
30) 21.4
36) 117.8
42) 10.7
48) 32.1
54) 10.7
56) 10.7
60) 42.8
72) 10.7
84) 10.7
98) Longer than 8 years75.0
99) Always been getting worse32.1
Missing143 
TOTAL141100.0
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8) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- An employee has a right to feel angry at his employer. (ANGRY)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree238.2
2) Somewhat disagree3311.8
3) Uncertain248.6
4) Somewhat agree10136.2
5) Strongly agree9835.1
Missing5 
TOTAL279100.0
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9) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- An unemployed person is a victim of circumstance. (VICTIM)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree258.9
2) Somewhat disagree5720.3
3) Uncertain3813.5
4) Somewhat agree10236.3
5) Strongly agree5921.0
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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10) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- The government should do whatever is necessary to end unemployment. (WHATEVER)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree2910.3
2) Somewhat disagree2810.0
3) Uncertain186.4
4) Somewhat agree9032.0
5) Strongly agree11641.3
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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11) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- The solution to the problem of unemployment is best left to the private businessman. (PRIVATE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree7928.8
2) Somewhat disagree7025.5
3) Uncertain4416.1
4) Somewhat agree4717.2
5) Strongly agree3412.4
Missing10 
TOTAL274100.0
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12) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- In spite of what some people say, the lot of the average man is getting worse. (WORSE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree3312.0
2) Somewhat disagree4817.4
3) Uncertain217.6
4) Somewhat agree8631.2
5) Strongly agree8831.9
Missing8 
TOTAL276100.0
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13) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- It's hardly fair to bring children into the world with the way things look for the future. (FUTURE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree11139.4
2) Somewhat disagree6523.0
3) Uncertain196.7
4) Somewhat agree3612.8
5) Strongly agree5118.1
Missing2 
TOTAL282100.0
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14) Last week were you working full-time, part-time, unemployed, keeping house, or what? (WRKSTAT)
TOTAL%
1) Working full-time7627.3
2) Working part-time4415.8
3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation, strike20.7
4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work259.0
5) Retired4215.1
6) In school124.3
7) Keeping house6724.1
8) Other103.6
Missing6 
TOTAL278100.0
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15) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WORK PART-TIME: Was the reason that you worked part-time last week because you were unable to find full-time job? (PARTTIM1)
TOTAL%
1) No3574.5
2) Yes1225.5
Missing237 
TOTAL47100.0
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16) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WITH A JOB: What is your occupation? (Bureau of Census Codes--see file notes/study summary for list of codes) (OCC)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL139459.669303
17) How many, if any, other adults in your household presently have jobs? (JOBSOTH)
TOTAL%
1) No other adult12444.6
2) One other12946.4
3) Two or more others259.0
Missing6 
TOTAL278100.0
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18) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE SPOUSES HAVE JOBS: Last week was your spouse working full-time, part-time, unemployed, keeping house, or what? (SPWRKSTA)
TOTAL%
1) Working full-time11072.8
2) Working part-time106.6
3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation, strike10.7
4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work85.3
5) Retired1711.3
6) In school10.7
7) Keeping house42.6
Missing133 
TOTAL151100.0
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19) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE SPOUSES WORK PART-TIME: Was the reason that your spouse worked part-time last week because you were unable to find full-time job? (PARTTIM2)
TOTAL%
1) No675.0
2) Yes225.0
Missing276 
TOTAL8100.0
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20) What is your spouse's occupation? (Bureau of Census Codes--see file notes/study summary for list of codes) (SPOCC)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL124384.185255
21) In order to make a living, some people have to work at more than one job. How many paid jobs does the head of your household presently work? (JOBSHEAD)
TOTAL%
1) No jobs6526.2
2) Only one job16265.3
3) Two jobs187.3
4) Three jobs or more31.2
Missing36 
TOTAL248100.0
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22) Would you say that the head of the household's job takes advantage of his/her education? (STATCON)
TOTAL%
1) Yes6730.7
2) No15169.3
Missing66 
TOTAL218100.0
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23) From all sources, how much money would you estimate your household received last year? (MONEY)
TOTAL%
1) $5,999 or less199.1
2) $6,000 to $10,9993215.4
3) $11,000 to $15,9992813.5
4) $16,000 to $20,9993818.3
5) $21,000 to $25,9992612.5
6) $26,000 to $30,9992512.0
7) $31,000 to $35,99994.3
8) $36,000 to $40,999115.3
9) $41,000 to $45,99921.0
10) $46,000 to $50,99983.8
11) $51,000 to $55,99921.0
12) $56,000 or more83.8
Missing76 
TOTAL208100.0
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24) Compared to last year, are you more in debt, less in debt, or were you never in debt? (DEBT)
TOTAL%
1) More7429.0
2) Less8734.1
3) Never in debt9436.9
Missing29 
TOTAL255100.0
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25) Taken as a whole, would you say the political system today is getting better at representing you, getting worse at representing you, or is staying about the same? (DECPOL)
TOTAL%
1) Worse10839.6
2) Same12846.9
3) Better3713.6
Missing11 
TOTAL273100.0
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26) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO SAY THAT THE POLITICAL SYSTEM TODAY IS GETTING BETTER AT REPRESENTING THE RESPONDENT: For how long has representation been getting better? (DECPOL1)
TOTAL%
12) 512.8
22) 37.7
24) 1743.6
30) 12.6
36) 717.9
54) 12.6
60) 12.6
72) 12.6
98) Longer than 8 years25.1
99) Always been getting better12.6
Missing245 
TOTAL39100.0
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27) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO SAY THAT THE POLITICAL SYSTEM TODAY IS GETTING WORSE AT REPRESENTING THE RESPONDENT: For how long has representation been getting worse? (DECPOL2)
TOTAL%
3) 11.0
6) 11.0
11) 11.0
12) 55.2
18) 11.0
22) 33.1
24) 2828.9
30) 11.0
36) 1111.3
42) 11.0
48) 44.1
54) 11.0
60) 44.1
77) 11.0
83) 11.0
84) 11.0
86) 11.0
98) Longer than 8 years2727.8
99) Always been getting worse44.1
Missing187 
TOTAL97100.0
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28) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- Without sweeping changes in our political system little progress can be made toward solving today's tough problems. (CHANGE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree4616.8
2) Somewhat disagree4315.8
3) Uncertain3512.8
4) Somewhat agree7326.7
5) Strongly agree7627.8
Missing11 
TOTAL273100.0
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29) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- On the whole, our political system is just and wise. (JUSTWISE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree4616.4
2) Somewhat disagree6824.2
3) Uncertain3111.0
4) Somewhat agree7526.7
5) Strongly agree6121.7
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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30) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- The police should be free to use more force to catch suspected lawbreakers. (POLFORCE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree3913.9
2) Somewhat disagree3913.9
3) Uncertain3412.1
4) Somewhat agree6623.5
5) Strongly agree10336.7
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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31) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- The police will protect me from criminals. (PROTECT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree3813.5
2) Somewhat disagree4516.0
3) Uncertain3211.3
4) Somewhat agree9533.7
5) Strongly agree7225.5
Missing2 
TOTAL282100.0
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32) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- The USA needs a strong individual leader to set things straight. (STRONG)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree258.9
2) Somewhat disagree3512.4
3) Uncertain258.9
4) Somewhat agree7225.5
5) Strongly agree12544.3
Missing2 
TOTAL282100.0
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33) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- The poor should receive more aid, even if it means higher taxes. (POORAID)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree6121.6
2) Somewhat disagree6623.4
3) Uncertain4315.2
4) Somewhat agree6523.0
5) Strongly agree4716.7
Missing2 
TOTAL282100.0
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34) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- Some books should be banned from libraries. (BOOKBAN)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree12243.6
2) Somewhat disagree4516.1
3) Uncertain186.4
4) Somewhat agree4014.3
5) Strongly agree5519.6
Missing4 
TOTAL280100.0
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35) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- The government in Washington ought to reduce the income differences between the rich and poor. (EQWLTHY)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree6422.9
2) Somewhat disagree4516.1
3) Uncertain269.3
4) Somewhat agree5820.7
5) Strongly agree8731.1
Missing4 
TOTAL280100.0
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36) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- The police let some people "get away with murder", while others are "picked on" all the time. (POLPICK)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree5620.1
2) Somewhat disagree4716.9
3) Uncertain259.0
4) Somewhat agree7025.2
5) Strongly agree8028.8
Missing6 
TOTAL278100.0
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37) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- When a policeman does something wrong, the other police will try to cover it up. (POLCOVER)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree3111.4
2) Somewhat disagree3914.3
3) Uncertain5620.5
4) Somewhat agree9334.1
5) Strongly agree5419.8
Missing11 
TOTAL273100.0
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38) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- There are a number of groups of people in America today that are trying to destroy traditional way of life. (DESTRADI)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree145.0
2) Somewhat disagree289.9
3) Uncertain207.1
4) Somewhat agree9935.1
5) Strongly agree12142.9
Missing2 
TOTAL282100.0
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39) How would you rate Mr. Reagan's performance as President up to this point in time? Would you say he has done an excellent job, a good job, a fair job or a poor job? (REAGAN)
TOTAL%
1) A poor job7426.4
2) A fair job10738.2
3) A good job6623.6
4) An excellent job3010.7
5) No opinion31.1
Missing4 
TOTAL280100.0
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40) After calling the police to report a serious crime, how long would you expect to wait before the police arrive? (POLWAIT)
TOTAL%
1) 1 to 5 minutes16295.9
2) 6 to 10 minutes42.4
4) 16 to 20 minutes10.6
5) 21 to 30 minutes10.6
6) More than 30 minutes10.6
Missing115 
TOTAL169100.0
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41) Do you plan to vote on November 2? (VOTE)
TOTAL%
1) No5520.3
2) Don't know51.8
3) Yes21177.9
Missing13 
TOTAL271100.0
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42) Who would you feel would best serve as Senator from Indiana--the Republican Richard Lugar, or the Democrat Floyd Fithian? (VOTESEN)
TOTAL%
1) Lugar16464.6
2) Fithian6324.8
3) Other31.2
4) Don't know249.4
Missing30 
TOTAL254100.0
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43) Who would best serve as Congressman from your district--the Republican Ralph Van Natta, or the Democrat Phil Sharp, in the 2nd district, or the Republican Dan Burton or the Democrat George Grabinowski in the 6th district? (VOTEHOUS)
TOTAL%
1) Sharp17469.6
2) Van Natta4618.4
3) Grabinowski31.2
4) Burton31.2
6) Don't know249.6
Missing34 
TOTAL250100.0
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44) How would you describe your overall political view? Would you say that you are very liberal, somewhat liberal, middle of the road, somewhat conservative or very conservative? (POLVIEWS)
TOTAL%
1) Very conservative228.2
2) Somewhat conservative6223.2
3) Middle of the road12647.2
4) Somewhat liberal4717.6
5) Very liberal103.7
Missing17 
TOTAL267100.0
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45) Would you classify yourself as a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or other? (PARTYID)
TOTAL%
1) Republican7527.0
2) Democrat9032.4
3) Independent7426.6
4) As a member of some other party62.2
5) Sometimes as a Republican, sometimes as a Democrat3311.9
Missing6 
TOTAL278100.0
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46) The following are 8 possible concerns of people in America today. Please indicate how important each is to you. -- Communism in America (PROBCOM)
TOTAL%
1) Not important5720.4
2) Somewhat important5419.4
3) Very important16860.2
Missing5 
TOTAL279100.0
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47) The following are 8 possible concerns of people in America today. Please indicate how important each is to you. -- Reducing government spending (PROBSPND)
TOTAL%
1) Not important51.8
2) Somewhat important5820.4
3) Very important22177.8
TOTAL284100.0
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48) The following are 8 possible concerns of people in America today. Please indicate how important each is to you. -- Insuring the rights of people to say what they want, or freedom of speech (PROBSPK)
TOTAL%
1) Not important51.8
2) Somewhat important5820.4
3) Very important22177.8
TOTAL284100.0
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49) The following are 8 possible concerns of people in America today. Please indicate how important each is to you. -- Bringing back prayer in schools (PROBPRAY)
TOTAL%
1) Not important6422.9
2) Somewhat important8128.9
3) Very important13548.2
Missing4 
TOTAL280100.0
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50) The following are 8 possible concerns of people in America today. Please indicate how important each is to you. -- Greater support for education (PROBEDUC)
TOTAL%
1) Not important82.8
2) Somewhat important6422.8
3) Very important20974.4
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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51) The following are 8 possible concerns of people in America today. Please indicate how important each is to you. -- Eliminating or reducing abortion (PROBABOR)
TOTAL%
1) Not important8030.5
2) Somewhat important8331.7
3) Very important9937.8
Missing22 
TOTAL262100.0
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52) The following are 8 possible concerns of people in America today. Please indicate how important each is to you. -- Deregulation of American business (PROBBUSI)
TOTAL%
1) Not important4116.0
2) Somewhat important10239.7
3) Very important11444.4
Missing27 
TOTAL257100.0
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53) The following are 8 possible concerns of people in America today. Please indicate how important each is to you. -- Insuring that women have the same rights as men (PROBWOM)
TOTAL%
1) Not important4014.2
2) Somewhat important8329.5
3) Very important15856.2
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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54) I will read a pair of statements. Please choose the one statement which comes closest to your opinion. -- Statement 1: There's very little we can do to bring about a permanent world peace OR Statement 2: A lasting world peace can be achieved by those of us who work toward it (POW1)
TOTAL%
1) There's very little we can do to bring about a permanent world peace6523.5
2) A lasting world peace can be achieved by those of us who work toward it21276.5
Missing7 
TOTAL277100.0
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55) I will read a pair of statements. Please choose the one statement which comes closest to your opinion. -- Statement 1: It is only wishful thinking to believe that one can really influence what happens to society at large OR Statement 2: People like me can change the course of world events if we make ourselves heard (POW2)
TOTAL%
1) It is only wishful thinking to believe that one can really influence what happens in society at large6523.3
2) People like me can change the course of world events if we make ourselves heard21476.7
Missing5 
TOTAL279100.0
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56) I will read a pair of statements. Please choose the one statement which comes closest to your opinion. -- Statement 1: More and more, I feel helpless in the face of what's happening in the world today OR Statement 2: I sometimes feel personally to blame for the sad state of affairs in our government (POW3)
TOTAL%
1) More and more, I feel helpless in the face of what's happening in the world today19682.4
2) I sometimes feel personally to blame for the sad state of affairs in our government4217.6
Missing46 
TOTAL238100.0
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57) Taken as a whole, would you say that education today is getting better, getting worse, or about the same? (DECEDUC)
TOTAL%
1) Worse10337.7
2) Same8029.3
3) Better9033.0
Missing11 
TOTAL273100.0
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58) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO SAY THAT EDUCATION TODAY IS GETTING BETTER: For how long has education been getting better? (DECEDUC1)
TOTAL%
5) 11.1
6) 11.1
12) 22.2
18) 11.1
24) 88.7
36) 44.3
42) 11.1
48) 55.4
54) 11.1
60) 2527.2
72) 22.2
98) Longer than 8 years2325.0
99) Always been getting better1819.6
Missing192 
TOTAL92100.0
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59) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO SAY THAT EDUCATION TODAY IS GETTING WORSE: For how long has education been getting worse? (DECEDUC2)
TOTAL%
4) 11.1
6) 11.1
12) 11.1
20) 22.2
24) 44.3
36) 55.4
48) 44.3
54) 11.1
60) 1213.0
66) 11.1
72) 11.1
74) 11.1
90) 22.2
98) Longer than 8 years5054.3
99) Always been getting worse66.5
Missing192 
TOTAL92100.0
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60) Do you have one or more children attending a school other than college? (INSCHOOL)
TOTAL%
1) No19269.8
2) Yes8330.2
Missing9 
TOTAL275100.0
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61) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE ONE OR MORE CHILDREN ATTENDING A SCHOOL OTHER THAN COLLEGE: Do you have any children in private school? (PRISCHOO)
TOTAL%
1) No10293.6
2) Yes76.4
Missing175 
TOTAL109100.0
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62) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE ONE OR MORE CHILDREN ATTENDING A SCHOOL OTHER THAN COLLEGE: Did you help your child with homework last week? (HOMEWORK)
TOTAL%
1) No2225.3
2) Yes6574.7
Missing197 
TOTAL87100.0
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63) Consider the school attended by your oldest child, who is not in college. Would you say that it is a school where almost all students get a good education, the majority of students do not get a good education, or almost no students get a good education? (EDUCGOOD)
TOTAL%
1) Almost none33.5
2) Majority don't44.7
3) Majority do6070.6
4) Almost all1821.2
Missing199 
TOTAL85100.0
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64) The following questions are about education in general, not necessarily about the school with which you are most familiar. Please indicate whether you strongly disagree with the statement, disagree somewhat, are uncertain, agree somewhat, or strongly agree. -- If teachers do not get higher salaries the students will suffer. (TEACHSAL)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree6824.2
2) Somewhat disagree5921.0
3) Uncertain196.8
4) Somewhat agree7326.0
5) Strongly agree6222.1
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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65) The following questions are about education in general, not necessarily about the school with which you are most familiar. Please indicate whether you strongly disagree with the statement, disagree somewhat, are uncertain, agree somewhat, or strongly agree. -- If something is not done about education, America's future is bleak. (BLEAK)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree3010.7
2) Somewhat disagree2910.3
3) Uncertain258.9
4) Somewhat agree8630.6
5) Strongly agree11139.5
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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66) The following questions are about education in general, not necessarily about the school with which you are most familiar. Please indicate whether you strongly disagree with the statement, disagree somewhat, are uncertain, agree somewhat, or strongly agree. -- Teachers do not have the right to strike. (STRIKE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree7627.1
2) Somewhat disagree6422.9
3) Uncertain3412.1
4) Somewhat agree4215.0
5) Strongly agree6422.9
Missing4 
TOTAL280100.0
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67) The following questions are about education in general, not necessarily about the school with which you are most familiar. Please indicate whether you strongly disagree with the statement, disagree somewhat, are uncertain, agree somewhat, or strongly agree. -- There is not enough discipline in the classroom for most students to learn their lessons. (CANTLERN)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree3111.3
2) Somewhat disagree3512.7
3) Uncertain3010.9
4) Somewhat agree7025.5
5) Strongly agree10939.6
Missing9 
TOTAL275100.0
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68) The following questions are about education in general, not necessarily about the school with which you are most familiar. Please indicate whether you strongly disagree with the statement, disagree somewhat, are uncertain, agree somewhat, or strongly agree. -- Children today seem uncivilized. (UNCIVIL)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree8530.2
2) Somewhat disagree6723.8
3) Uncertain155.3
4) Somewhat agree6021.4
5) Strongly agree5419.2
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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69) The following questions are about education in general, not necessarily about the school with which you are most familiar. Please indicate whether you strongly disagree with the statement, disagree somewhat, are uncertain, agree somewhat, or strongly agree. -- Education would be improved if all children were not required to be in school. (NOTREQUI)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree18766.1
2) Somewhat disagree6924.4
3) Uncertain82.8
4) Somewhat agree124.2
5) Strongly agree72.5
Missing1 
TOTAL283100.0
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70) Recently there has been talk of closing Burris School - Ball State University's Laboratory School for students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. From what you have heard about Burris would you close Burris, keep Burris open, or wait to make up your mind until you have heard more. (BURRIS)
TOTAL%
1) Close238.6
2) Don't know10740.2
3) Keep open13651.1
Missing18 
TOTAL266100.0
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71) Generally, would you say your family life has been getting better, getting worse, or staying about the same? (DECFAM)
TOTAL%
1) Worse269.3
2) Same14050.0
3) Better11440.7
Missing4 
TOTAL280100.0
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72) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE FAMILY LIFE HAS BEEN GETTING BETTER: For how long has family life been getting better? (DECFAM1)
TOTAL%
2) 32.7
3) 32.7
5) 10.9
6) 98.0
10) 10.9
12) 1210.6
17) 10.9
18) 10.9
24) 1715.0
30) 32.7
36) 65.3
42) 10.9
48) 43.5
60) 119.7
74) 10.9
96) 21.8
98) Longer than 8 years1311.5
99) Always been getting better2421.2
Missing171 
TOTAL113100.0
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73) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE FAMILY LIFE HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE: For how long has family life been getting worse? (DECFAM2)
TOTAL%
6) 13.7
12) 414.8
13) 27.4
18) 13.7
24) 725.9
36) 13.7
48) 414.8
60) 13.7
98) Longer than 8 years311.1
99) Always been getting worse311.1
Missing257 
TOTAL27100.0
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74) Lately, would you say you are under more pressure, less pressure, or has there been no change? (PRESS)
TOTAL%
1) Less4716.7
2) No change8731.0
3) More14752.3
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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75) How would you rate your health? Would you say that you feel very good, OK, or not too healthy? (HEALTH)
TOTAL%
1) Not too healthy258.8
2) OK8429.6
3) Very good17561.6
TOTAL284100.0
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76) How many people are in your household? (HOUSEHLD)
TOTAL%
1) 3914.0
2) 9032.3
3) 5820.8
4) 5620.1
5) 259.0
6) 62.2
7) 20.7
8) 31.1
Missing5 
TOTAL279100.0
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77) Are you worried about your family breaking up? (FAMBRK)
TOTAL%
1) No25594.4
2) Don't know20.7
3) Yes134.8
Missing14 
TOTAL270100.0
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78) If your family breaks up, will you leave Delaware County? (FAMBRKLV)
TOTAL%
1) No1359.1
2) Don't know29.1
3) Yes731.8
Missing262 
TOTAL22100.0
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79) If you had to move in with a friend or relative, where does that person live? (MOVEIN)
TOTAL%
1) In Muncie8835.2
2) In Delaware County outside Muncie4417.6
3) Elsewhere in Indiana5722.8
4) Out of state6124.4
Missing34 
TOTAL250100.0
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80) Is there a living great grandparent in your family? (GREATGRA)
TOTAL%
1) No18767.3
2) Yes9132.7
Missing6 
TOTAL278100.0
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81) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE A GREAT GRANDPARENT IN THEIR FAMILY: Does that great grandparent baby-sit? (GRBABSIT)
TOTAL%
1) No7376.0
2) Yes2324.0
Missing188 
TOTAL96100.0
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82) Is your neighborhood a safe place for children to play? (NEIGHSAF)
TOTAL%
1) No289.9
2) Don't know113.9
3) Yes24486.2
Missing1 
TOTAL283100.0
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83) Would you say it's getting safer, getting less safe, or staying about the same? (NEIGHCHA)
TOTAL%
1) Less safe6122.2
2) Same20273.5
3) Safer124.4
Missing9 
TOTAL275100.0
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84) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS THAT DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Does it seem that you're drinking more alcohol lately? (DRINKMOR)
TOTAL%
1) No13493.7
2) Don't know21.4
3) Yes74.9
Missing141 
TOTAL143100.0
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85) Do you never, seldom, or often leave the house after dark by yourself? (AFTDARK)
TOTAL%
1) Never4315.2
2) Seldom11440.4
3) Often12544.3
Missing2 
TOTAL282100.0
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86) Have you experienced or witnessed violence during the last year? (VIOLENCE)
TOTAL%
1) No23683.7
2) Yes4616.3
Missing2 
TOTAL282100.0
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87) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EXPERIENCED OR WITNESSED VIOLENCE DURING THE LAST YEAR: Was that violence directed against a stranger, someone you knew, a member of your family, or yourself? (VIOLWHO)
TOTAL%
1) Stranger2145.7
2) Someone known1123.9
3) Family member715.2
4) Self715.2
Missing238 
TOTAL46100.0
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88) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EXPERIENCED OR WITNESSED VIOLENCE DURING THE LAST YEAR: Were you seriously hurt? (VIOLSER)
TOTAL%
1) No11100.0
Missing273 
TOTAL11100.0
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89) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EXPERIENCED OR WITNESSED VIOLENCE DURING THE LAST YEAR: Did you see a doctor? (VIOLDOC)
TOTAL%
1) No888.9
2) Yes111.1
Missing275 
TOTAL9100.0
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90) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EXPERIENCED OR WITNESSED VIOLENCE DURING THE LAST YEAR: Was the person who hurt you a stranger, a person you knew, or a member of your family? (VIOLKNEW)
TOTAL%
1) Stranger981.8
2) Someone19.1
3) Family member19.1
Missing273 
TOTAL11100.0
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91) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EXPERIENCED OR WITNESSED VIOLENCE DURING THE LAST YEAR: Were the police called? (VIOLPOL)
TOTAL%
1) No433.3
2) Yes866.7
Missing272 
TOTAL12100.0
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92) Have you been a victim of a crime during the last year? (VICTIM2)
TOTAL%
1) No23884.4
2) Yes4415.6
Missing2 
TOTAL282100.0
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93) Have you loaned or given more than $50 to a relative during the last year? (LOANED)
TOTAL%
1) No15454.6
2) Yes12845.4
Missing2 
TOTAL282100.0
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94) Have there been any changes in your typical recreation over the last year? (RECCHAN)
TOTAL%
1) No20773.7
2) Yes7426.3
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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95) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE HAD CHANGES IN THEIR TYPICAL RECREATION OVER THE LAST YEAR: How has your recreation changed? (RECDIF)
TOTAL%
1) Change related to economics3144.3
2) Change related to some other reason3955.7
Missing214 
TOTAL70100.0
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96) Do you plan to have children in the next 5 years? (PLANCHID)
TOTAL%
1) No22681.0
2) Maybe186.5
3) Yes3512.5
Missing5 
TOTAL279100.0
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97) Do you belong to any neighborhood or community organization? (COMMORG)
TOTAL%
1) No17562.7
2) Yes10437.3
Missing5 
TOTAL279100.0
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98) Lately, do you think religion is becoming better at getting people to lead moral lives, becoming worse at getting people to lead moral lives, or is it staying about the same? (DECREL)
TOTAL%
1) Worse3713.5
2) Same14853.8
3) Better9032.7
Missing9 
TOTAL275100.0
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99) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO THINK RELIGION IS BECOMING BETTER AT GETTING PEOPLE TO LEAD MORAL LIVES: For how long has religion been getting better? (DECREL1)
TOTAL%
2) 11.2
6) 22.4
12) 1315.3
17) 11.2
24) 1720.0
30) 33.5
36) 1011.8
42) 44.7
48) 22.4
54) 22.4
60) 1214.1
66) 22.4
72) 11.2
78) 11.2
84) 11.2
98) Longer than 8 years910.6
99) Always been getting better44.7
Missing199 
TOTAL85100.0
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100) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO THINK RELIGION IS BECOMING WORSE AT GETTING PEOPLE TO LEAD MORAL LIVES: For how long has religion been getting worse? (DECREL2)
TOTAL%
8) 13.4
24) 517.2
36) 310.3
48) 26.9
60) 26.9
98) Longer than 8 years1551.7
99) Always been getting worse13.4
Missing255 
TOTAL29100.0
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101) For the following statements please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, are uncertain, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. -- Every person should have complete faith in some supernatural power whose decisions are obeyed without question. (FAITH)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree6724.7
2) Somewhat disagree4014.8
3) Uncertain3713.7
4) Somewhat agree5821.4
5) Strongly disagree6925.5
Missing13 
TOTAL271100.0
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102) For the following statements please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, are uncertain, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. -- Anyone has the right to take their own life. (SUICIDE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree15555.8
2) Somewhat disagree4817.3
3) Uncertain238.3
4) Somewhat agree3813.7
5) Strongly disagree145.0
Missing6 
TOTAL278100.0
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103) For the following statements please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, are uncertain, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. -- The country would be better off if there was a religious political party. (RELIGPOL)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree13748.8
2) Somewhat disagree6422.8
3) Uncertain3111.0
4) Somewhat agree279.6
5) Strongly disagree227.8
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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104) For the following statements please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, are uncertain, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. -- One's minister (priest, or rabbi) should come out in support of a presidential candidate. (MINPOL)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree12043.5
2) Somewhat disagree5821.0
3) Uncertain3211.6
4) Somewhat agree4415.9
5) Strongly disagree228.0
Missing8 
TOTAL276100.0
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105) For the following statements please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, are uncertain, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. -- The United States is God's instrument in the fight against communism. (GODCOM)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree6022.1
2) Somewhat disagree3713.7
3) Uncertain5520.3
4) Somewhat agree7126.2
5) Strongly disagree4817.7
Missing13 
TOTAL271100.0
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106) For the following statements please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, are uncertain, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. -- America is God's chosen nation today. (GODCHOSE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree8430.8
2) Somewhat disagree5821.2
3) Uncertain4416.1
4) Somewhat agree4315.8
5) Strongly disagree4416.1
Missing11 
TOTAL273100.0
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107) For the following statements please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, are uncertain, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. -- Obedience and respect for authority are the most important virtues children should learn. (OBEY)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree155.3
2) Somewhat disagree3111.0
3) Uncertain82.8
4) Somewhat agree10336.4
5) Strongly disagree12644.5
Missing1 
TOTAL283100.0
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108) Do you watch religious broadcasts? (RELTV)
TOTAL%
1) No13246.5
2) Yes15253.5
TOTAL284100.0
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109) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WATCH RELIGIOUS BROADCASTS: How often do you watch religious broadcasts? (RELTVTIM)
TOTAL%
1) More than once a week4428.6
2) Weekly4529.2
3) Several times a month2616.9
4) Monthly2113.6
5) Less than once a month1811.7
Missing130 
TOTAL154100.0
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110) Do you believe that someday Christ will return? (CHRIST)
TOTAL%
1) No3713.2
2) Yes21275.4
3) Not sure3211.4
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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111) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO BELIEVE THAT CHRIST WILL RETURN: Are you certain Christ will return or do you have some doubts? (CHRDOUBT)
TOTAL%
1) Certain19089.2
2) Some doubts2310.8
Missing71 
TOTAL213100.0
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112) Do you believe that every word of the Bible is true? (BIBLE)
TOTAL%
1) No8932.1
2) Yes14853.4
3) Not sure4014.4
Missing7 
TOTAL277100.0
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113) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO BELIEVE EVERY WORD OF THE BIBLE: Are you certain every word is true or do you have some doubts? (BIBDOUBT)
TOTAL%
1) Certain13285.7
2) Some doubts2214.3
Missing130 
TOTAL154100.0
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114) Have you heard of the Moral Majority? (MORALMAJ)
TOTAL%
1) No8430.3
2) Yes19369.7
Missing7 
TOTAL277100.0
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115) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE HEARD OF THE MORAL MAJORITY: How do you feel about the Moral Majority? Do you strongly support this group, generally support this group, feel somewhat against this group, or feel strongly against this moral majority? (MORMAJAT)
TOTAL%
1) Feel strongly against the Moral Majority5528.6
2) Feel somewhat against this group4724.5
3) Generally support this group3618.8
4) Strongly support this group52.6
5) No opinion4925.5
Missing92 
TOTAL192100.0
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116) What is your religious preference? (RELPREF)
TOTAL%
1) Protestant21475.9
2) Catholic4315.2
5) Other51.8
6) None207.1
Missing2 
TOTAL282100.0
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117) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE PROTESTANTS: What is your denomination? (DENOM)
TOTAL%
1) Baptist4219.7
2) Methodist6028.2
3) Lutheran, Church of Christ, Brethren2310.8
4) Presbyterian, Christian, Episcopal198.9
5) Pentecostal, Evangelical, Nazarene3416.0
6) Other146.6
7) No denomination219.9
Missing71 
TOTAL213100.0
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118) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE A RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE: How often do you attend church? (RELOFTEN)
TOTAL%
1) Never3412.5
2) Once or less a year248.8
3) Once or more a year4215.4
4) Once a month248.8
5) Less than weekly3111.4
6) Weekly8129.7
7) More than weekly3713.6
Missing11 
TOTAL273100.0
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119) How strong do you consider your religious faith? (RELINTEN)
TOTAL%
1) No religious faith62.2
2) Not very strong3914.1
3) Somewhat strong7226.0
4) Strong16057.8
Missing7 
TOTAL277100.0
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120) Do you believe that there is life after death? (AFTERLIF)
TOTAL%
1) No3413.5
2) Yes21886.5
Missing32 
TOTAL252100.0
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121) I feel the need for new experiences -- Do you strongly agree, agree somewhat, are you uncertain, do you disagree somewhat, or do you strongly disagree with this statement? (NEEDXPER)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree3211.4
2) Somewhat disagree269.3
3) Uncertain217.5
4) Somewhat agree9734.6
5) Strongly disagree10437.1
Missing4 
TOTAL280100.0
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122) It is difficult to trust people who do not hold the same beliefs as I do -- Do you strongly agree, agree somewhat, are you uncertain, do you disagree somewhat, or do you strongly disagree with this statement? (NOTRUST)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree14852.7
2) Somewhat disagree9032.0
3) Uncertain93.2
4) Somewhat agree186.4
5) Strongly disagree165.7
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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123) I spend a lot of time thinking about myself -- Do you strongly agree, agree somewhat, are you uncertain, do you disagree somewhat, or do you strongly disagree with this statement? (THINKME)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree8229.0
2) Somewhat disagree7927.9
3) Uncertain165.7
4) Somewhat agree5619.8
5) Strongly disagree5017.7
Missing1 
TOTAL283100.0
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124) Now we would like to ask you how frequently you watch local news on television? Do you watch everyday, once a week or more, 2 to 3 times a month, once a month or less? (TVLOCAL)
TOTAL%
1) Never3512.3
2) Less than once a month82.8
3) Once a month113.9
4) 2 to 3 times a month103.5
5) Once a week or more5720.1
6) Everyday16357.4
TOTAL284100.0
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125) How frequently do you watch network or national news? (TVNATL)
TOTAL%
1) Never134.6
2) Less than once a month51.8
3) Once a month113.9
4) 2 to 3 times a month62.1
5) Once a week or more6422.6
6) Everyday18465.0
Missing1 
TOTAL283100.0
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126) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, living with a partner, or have never been married? (MARITAL)
TOTAL%
1) Married18264.8
2) Divorced248.5
3) Separated31.1
4) Widowed269.3
5) Live in partner41.4
6) Never been married4214.9
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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127) What is the last grade you completed in school? (EDUC)
TOTAL%
1) Elementary-110.4
4) Elementary-410.4
6) Elementary-641.4
7) Elementary-720.7
8) Elementary-882.8
9) High School-9103.5
10) High School-10165.7
11) High School-11196.7
12) High School-1211239.6
13) College-Freshman186.4
14) College-Sophomore176.0
15) College-Junior134.6
16) College-Senior227.8
17) College-Graduate or Professional279.5
18) Trade School134.6
Missing1 
TOTAL283100.0
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128) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED: What was the last year your spouse completed in school? (SPEDUC)
TOTAL%
1) Elementary-110.5
7) Elementary-710.5
8) Elementary-873.8
9) High School-9105.4
10) High School-1073.8
11) High School-1184.3
12) High School-128143.8
13) College-Freshman94.9
14) College-Sophomore63.2
15) College-Junior63.2
16) College-Senior137.0
17) College-Graduate or Professional2714.6
18) Trade School94.9
Missing99 
TOTAL185100.0
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129) What was the grade your father completed in school? (PAEDUC)
TOTAL%
3) Elementary-331.3
4) Elementary-452.1
5) Elementary-541.7
6) Elementary-6198.1
7) Elementary-752.1
8) Elementary-83314.1
9) High School-9125.1
10) High School-10114.7
11) High School-11114.7
12) High School-129038.5
13) College-Freshman73.0
14) College-Sophomore73.0
15) College-Junior31.3
16) College-Senior125.1
17) College-Graduate or Professional93.8
18) Trade School31.3
Missing50 
TOTAL234100.0
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130) Are there any children living with you for whom you have parental responsibility? (DEPEND)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10538.2
2) No17061.8
Missing9 
TOTAL275100.0
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131) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN LIVING WITH THEM FOR WHOM THEY HAVE PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY: How many are there? (CHILDS)
TOTAL%
1) 1 child2727.0
2) 2 children4444.0
3) 3 children2121.0
4) 4 children77.0
5) 5 or more children11.0
Missing184 
TOTAL100100.0
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132) Were you born in Delaware County, some other county in Indiana or outside Indiana? (BIRTH)
TOTAL%
1) Delaware County11038.7
2) Other Indiana county8630.3
3) Outside Indiana8831.0
TOTAL284100.0
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133) How many years have you lived in Delaware County? (YEARSDEL)
TOTAL%
1) 1 or less145.0
2) 2145.0
3) 3 to 4155.3
5) 5 to 6113.9
7) 7 to 8103.5
9) 9 years or more21877.3
Missing2 
TOTAL282100.0
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134) Have you been thinking about moving out of Delaware County? (MOVING)
TOTAL%
1) Yes7727.2
2) No20672.8
Missing1 
TOTAL283100.0
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135) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE THINKING ABOUT MOVING OUT OF DELAWARE COUNTY: Are you thinking about moving out-of-state or just out of Delaware County? (FRMSTATE)
TOTAL%
1) Out of state6380.8
2) Out of county1316.7
3) Not sure22.6
Missing206 
TOTAL78100.0
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136) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE THINKING ABOUT MOVING OUT OF DELAWARE COUNTY: Why are you thinking about moving? (WHYMOVE)
TOTAL%
1) Job opportunities5367.9
2) Poor public services, e.g. garbage collection or schools11.3
3) Retired810.3
4) Want a change; place more interesting1012.8
5) Hometown; relatives33.8
6) Other33.8
Missing206 
TOTAL78100.0
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137) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE THINKING ABOUT MOVING OUT OF DELAWARE COUNTY: Is this move something you are planning now, or something you think about often, something you think about occasionally? (MOVEPLAN)
TOTAL%
1) Planning now2329.9
2) Think about often2026.0
3) Think about occasionally3444.2
Missing207 
TOTAL77100.0
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138) What is your age please? (AGE)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL28243.55318
139) What is your ethnic background? Are you: (ETHNIC)
TOTAL%
1) Black124.2
2) White26694.0
3) American Indian20.7
5) Oriental10.4
6) Other20.7
Missing1 
TOTAL283100.0
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140) Finally, I'd like to ask you a general question about your income please. Last year, was your total family income, from all sources (INCOME)
TOTAL%
1) $5,000 or less2510.7
2) $5,000 - 10,0003916.7
3) $10,000 - 15,0003414.5
4) $15,000 - 20,0003615.4
5) $20,000 - 25,0003113.2
6) $25,000 - 50,0006326.9
7) Over $50,00062.6
Missing50 
TOTAL234100.0
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141) Sex of respondent (SEX)
TOTAL%
1) Male8129.5
2) Female19470.5
Missing9 
TOTAL275100.0
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142) I-SEX: Sex of respondent (For use with on-line analysis) (I-SEX)
TOTAL%
1) Male8129.5
2) Female19470.5
Missing9 
TOTAL275100.0
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143) I-RACE: What is your ethnic background? Are you: (For use with on-line analysis) (I-RACE)
TOTAL%
1) Black124.2
2) White26694.0
3) American Indian20.7
5) Oriental10.4
6) Other20.7
Missing1 
TOTAL283100.0
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144) I-MARITAL: Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, living with a partner, or have never been married? (For use with on-line analysis) (I-MARITAL)
TOTAL%
1) Married18264.8
2) Divorced248.5
3) Separated31.1
4) Widowed269.3
5) Live in partner41.4
6) Never been married4214.9
Missing3 
TOTAL281100.0
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145) I-RELIGION: What is your religious preference? (For use with on-line analysis) (I-RELIGION)
TOTAL%
1) Protestant21475.9
2) Catholic4315.2
5) Other51.8
6) None207.1
Missing2 
TOTAL282100.0
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146) I-EDUC: What is the last grade you completed in school? (Recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-EDUC)
TOTAL%
1) Less than High School6121.6
2) High School graduate11239.6
3) Some college6121.6
4) College graduate227.8
5) Graduate/professional279.5
Missing1 
TOTAL283100.0
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147) I-INCOME: Finally, I'd like to ask you a general question about your income please. Last year, was your total family income, from all sources (Recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-INCOME)
TOTAL%
1) Less than $10,0006427.4
2) $10,001-$20,0007029.9
3) $20,001-$25,0003113.2
4) $25,001-$50,0006326.9
5) $50,001 and up62.6
Missing50 
TOTAL234100.0
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148) I-AGE: What is your age please? (Recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-AGE)
TOTAL%
1) Age 16-308530.1
2) Age 31-457426.2
3) Age 46-554214.9
4) Age 56-654014.2
5) Age 66+4114.5
Missing2 
TOTAL282100.0
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