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Middletown Area Study, 1989
Data Archive > U.S. Surveys > General Population > Local/Regional > Middletown Data > Codebook
- 1) Identification Number (CASEID)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 400 | 200.5 | 116 |
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- 2) How active would you say you are in the following activities? -- Religious activities (RELIGACT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very active | 103 | 25.8 |
| 2) Fairly active | 120 | 30.1 |
| 3) Not very active | 100 | 25.1 |
| 4) Not at all active | 76 | 19.0 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 399 | 100.0 |
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- 3) How active would you say you are in the following activities? -- Social activities (SOCALCLB)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very active | 90 | 22.5 |
| 2) Fairly active | 193 | 48.3 |
| 3) Not very active | 83 | 20.8 |
| 4) Not at all active | 34 | 8.5 |
| TOTAL | 400 | 100.0 |
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- 4) How often did you visit with friends or neighbors in person last week? (SEEFREND)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Not at all | 51 | 12.8 |
| 2) Once | 45 | 11.3 |
| 3) A few times | 206 | 51.6 |
| 4) Every day | 97 | 24.3 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 399 | 100.0 |
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- 5) To what extent do you feel that you have as much contact as you would like with a person you feel close to, somebody you can trust or confide in? (CONTACT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Not at all | 8 | 2.0 |
| 2) Not very much | 35 | 8.8 |
| 3) Some | 124 | 31.1 |
| 4) A great deal | 231 | 57.9 |
| 5) Don't know | 1 | 0.3 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 399 | 100.0 |
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- 6) How often do you find yourself feeling lonely? (LONELY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very often or always | 18 | 4.5 |
| 2) Fairly often | 16 | 4.0 |
| 3) Sometimes | 141 | 35.3 |
| 4) Never or hardly ever | 224 | 56.1 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 399 | 100.0 |
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- 7) Last week, how often did you visit in person with a member of your family who does not live in your household? (SEEFAM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Not at all | 80 | 20.1 |
| 2) Once | 105 | 26.3 |
| 3) A few times | 149 | 37.3 |
| 4) Every day | 49 | 12.3 |
| 5) Does not apply, no family close enough to visit | 16 | 4.0 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 399 | 100.0 |
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- 8) Do you think you see enough of your friends, relatives and/or neighbors? (SEENFREQ)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 248 | 62.3 |
| 2) No | 150 | 37.7 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 398 | 100.0 |
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- 9) How would you describe your general satisfaction with life at the present time? (SATLIFE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Poor | 11 | 2.8 |
| 2) Fair | 62 | 15.5 |
| 3) Good | 216 | 54.1 |
| 4) Excellent | 110 | 27.6 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 399 | 100.0 |
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- 10) How many days have you been sick to the point of being unable to carry on your regular activities during the last year? (SICK)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) | 199 | 50.0 |
| 1) | 28 | 7.0 |
| 2) | 39 | 9.8 |
| 3) | 27 | 6.8 |
| 4) | 12 | 3.0 |
| 5) | 16 | 4.0 |
| 6) | 3 | 0.8 |
| 7) | 10 | 2.5 |
| 8) | 2 | 0.5 |
| 9) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 10) | 7 | 1.8 |
| 11) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 12) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 14) | 7 | 1.8 |
| 15) | 2 | 0.5 |
| 17) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 20) | 2 | 0.5 |
| 22) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 28) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 30) | 9 | 2.3 |
| 35) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 42) | 2 | 0.5 |
| 45) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 48) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 56) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 90) 90 or more days | 16 | 4.0 |
| 91) Don't know | 7 | 1.8 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 398 | 100.0 |
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- 11) How good a job do you feel you are doing in taking care of your health? (HLTHCARE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Poor | 18 | 4.5 |
| 2) Fair | 90 | 22.5 |
| 3) Good | 213 | 53.3 |
| 4) Excellent | 79 | 19.8 |
| TOTAL | 400 | 100.0 |
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- 12) How would you rate your current level of physical activity? (PHYSACT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Rarely or not active | 42 | 10.5 |
| 2) Moderately or somewhat active | 178 | 44.5 |
| 3) Active | 115 | 28.8 |
| 4) Very active | 65 | 16.3 |
| TOTAL | 400 | 100.0 |
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- 13) Would you say that your health today is: (HELTHNOW)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Poor | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2) Fair | 80 | 20.0 |
| 3) Good | 208 | 52.0 |
| 4) Excellent | 102 | 25.5 |
| TOTAL | 400 | 100.0 |
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- 14) Now, how well do you think your income and assets meet your financial needs? (SATMON)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Barely | 30 | 7.5 |
| 2) Not very well | 35 | 8.8 |
| 3) Adequately | 171 | 42.8 |
| 4) Well | 104 | 26.0 |
| 5) Very well | 60 | 15.0 |
| TOTAL | 400 | 100.0 |
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- 15) How much more money do you need each month to live comfortably? (MORMON)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) None | 175 | 45.3 |
| 1) $20 | 1 | 0.3 |
| 2) $50 | 5 | 1.3 |
| 3) $60 | 1 | 0.3 |
| 4) $75 | 1 | 0.3 |
| 5) $100 | 18 | 4.7 |
| 6) $135 | 1 | 0.3 |
| 7) $150 | 6 | 1.6 |
| 8) $180 | 1 | 0.3 |
| 9) $200 | 27 | 7.0 |
| 10) $250 | 6 | 1.6 |
| 11) $300 | 21 | 5.4 |
| 12) $350 | 3 | 0.8 |
| 13) $400 | 6 | 1.6 |
| 14) $500 | 31 | 8.0 |
| 15) $600 | 3 | 0.8 |
| 16) $650 | 1 | 0.3 |
| 17) $700 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 18) $750 | 3 | 0.8 |
| 19) $850 | 1 | 0.3 |
| 20) $900 or more | 42 | 10.9 |
| 21) Don't know | 31 | 8.0 |
| Missing | 14 | |
| TOTAL | 386 | 100.0 |
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- 16) To what degree are you satisfied with the home you are currently living in? (SATHOME)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Not at all satisfied | 14 | 3.5 |
| 2) Not too satisfied | 25 | 6.3 |
| 3) Somewhat satisfied | 153 | 38.3 |
| 4) Very satisfied | 208 | 52.0 |
| TOTAL | 400 | 100.0 |
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- 17) To what degree are you satisfied with the neighborhood you currently live in? (SATNHOOD)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Not at all satisfied | 13 | 3.3 |
| 2) Not too satisfied | 18 | 4.5 |
| 3) Somewhat satisfied | 133 | 33.3 |
| 4) Very satisfied | 235 | 58.9 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 399 | 100.0 |
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- 18) Now I'd like to ask a few questions that focus on older adults in Muncie and Delaware County. Older adults are those who are 60 years of age or older. As you know, some older people share a home with their adult children. Do you think this is generally a good idea or a bad idea? (SHARHOM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Bad idea | 142 | 35.9 |
| 2) It depends | 99 | 25.0 |
| 3) A good idea | 144 | 36.4 |
| 4) Don't know | 11 | 2.8 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 396 | 100.0 |
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- 19) Generally speaking, do you feel that older adults get too much, too little, or just about the right amount of respect from younger people these days? (RESPECT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Too little | 316 | 79.2 |
| 2) About right | 70 | 17.5 |
| 4) Don't know | 13 | 3.3 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 399 | 100.0 |
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- 20) Some older people report that they are often taken advantage of because of their age. In your opinion, how serious is this problem in Muncie and Delaware County? (ADVANT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Not at all serious | 12 | 3.0 |
| 2) Not too serious | 67 | 16.8 |
| 3) Somewhat serious | 175 | 43.9 |
| 4) Very serious | 86 | 21.6 |
| 5) Don't know | 59 | 14.8 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 399 | 100.0 |
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- 21) We hear more and more about the mistreatment of the elderly by other people. I'm talking about such things as physical abuse, ridicule, threat, neglect, harassment, being bullied and threatened, or having their money and possessions stolen or denied to them. If you suspected a case of elder mistreatment, whom would you report it to? (SUSMISTR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) The police | 270 | 68.0 |
| 2) A social agency/welfare department | 37 | 9.3 |
| 3) Adult protective services | 9 | 2.3 |
| 4) Area agency on aging | 5 | 1.3 |
| 5) Minister/clergy | 1 | 0.3 |
| 6) Physician | 2 | 0.5 |
| 7) Other member of abused's family | 7 | 1.8 |
| 8) Better Business Bureau | 1 | 0.3 |
| 9) United Way | 1 | 0.3 |
| 10) Other | 11 | 2.8 |
| 11) Don't know | 53 | 13.4 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 397 | 100.0 |
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- 22) In your view, how serious is the problem of mistreatment of the elderly in Muncie and Delaware County? (SERMISTR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Not at all serious | 19 | 4.8 |
| 2) Not too serious | 81 | 20.5 |
| 3) Not sure | 105 | 26.5 |
| 4) Somewhat serious | 149 | 37.6 |
| 5) Very serious | 42 | 10.6 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 396 | 100.0 |
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- 23) There is a great deal of concern over the use of illegal drugs in our society. Which would you say is a more serious problem in Muncie and Delaware County, use of illegal drugs or mistreatment of the elderly? (CONCERN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Not sure | 25 | 6.3 |
| 2) Mistreatment of the elderly | 12 | 3.0 |
| 3) Both | 37 | 9.3 |
| 4) Illegal drugs | 324 | 81.4 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 398 | 100.0 |
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- 24) Have you ever encountered or suspected what you considered to be a situation of mistreatment of an older person? (MISTREAT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 56 | 14.2 |
| 2) No | 338 | 85.6 |
| 4) Not sure | 1 | 0.3 |
| Missing | 5 | |
| TOTAL | 395 | 100.0 |
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- 25) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY OR ARE NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY: Please describe briefly the nature of the mistreatment. (TYPE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Physical abuse/battering | 8 | 14.5 |
| 2) Verbal abuse | 12 | 21.8 |
| 3) Neglect/improper care | 16 | 29.1 |
| 4) Threat/intimidation | 2 | 3.6 |
| 7) Theft or coerced into turning over money to abuser | 10 | 18.2 |
| 8) Verbal abuse and neglect | 1 | 1.8 |
| 9) Overcharge/exploitation | 3 | 5.5 |
| 10) Other | 1 | 1.8 |
| 11) Don't know | 2 | 3.6 |
| Missing | 345 | |
| TOTAL | 55 | 100.0 |
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- 26) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY OR ARE NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY: Please describe briefly who was being mistreated. (WHOMIS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Older woman (non-relative) | 21 | 39.6 |
| 2) Older man (non-relative) | 6 | 11.3 |
| 3) Older man and woman (non-relative) | 5 | 9.4 |
| 4) Older woman (relative) | 13 | 24.5 |
| 5) Older man (relative) | 2 | 3.8 |
| 7) Elder relative | 1 | 1.9 |
| 8) Other | 3 | 5.7 |
| 9) Don't know | 2 | 3.8 |
| Missing | 347 | |
| TOTAL | 53 | 100.0 |
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- 27) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY OR ARE NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY: Please describe briefly who was mistreating them. (WHODO)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Son | 3 | 5.7 |
| 2) Daughter | 5 | 9.4 |
| 3) Both son and daughter | 2 | 3.8 |
| 4) Son-in-law | 1 | 1.9 |
| 5) Daughter-in-law | 1 | 1.9 |
| 6) Husband | 2 | 3.8 |
| 8) Various relatives | 4 | 7.5 |
| 9) Friend/neighbor | 10 | 18.9 |
| 10) Hospital/nursing home staff | 6 | 11.3 |
| 11) Family member | 2 | 3.8 |
| 12) Landlord | 2 | 3.8 |
| 13) Brother-in-law | 1 | 1.9 |
| 14) Business/exploitation | 3 | 5.7 |
| 15) Other | 7 | 13.2 |
| 16) Don't know | 4 | 7.5 |
| Missing | 347 | |
| TOTAL | 53 | 100.0 |
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- 28) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY OR ARE NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY: Did you report the situation to the authorities? (REPORT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 21 | 41.2 |
| 2) No | 30 | 58.8 |
| Missing | 349 | |
| TOTAL | 51 | 100.0 |
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- 29) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY OR ARE NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY AND DID NOT REPORT IT TO THE AUTHORITIES: Why didn't you report it to the authorities? (WHYNOT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Didn't want to get involved | 3 | 10.3 |
| 2) Didn't know who to report it to | 1 | 3.4 |
| 3) Fear of reprisal on victim | 1 | 3.4 |
| 4) Fear of reprisal on self | 1 | 3.4 |
| 5) Wasn't sure if it was mistreatment | 1 | 3.4 |
| 6) Not sure if it was serious enough | 9 | 31.0 |
| 7) Thought someone else would report | 3 | 10.3 |
| 8) Husband reported it | 1 | 3.4 |
| 9) Other | 9 | 31.0 |
| Missing | 371 | |
| TOTAL | 29 | 100.0 |
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- 30) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY OR ARE NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY AND REPORTED IT TO THE AUTHORITIES: Whom did you report it to? (REPWHO)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Police | 8 | 38.1 |
| 2) Social agency | 3 | 14.3 |
| 3) Adult protective services | 1 | 4.8 |
| 4) Area agency on aging | 2 | 9.5 |
| 6) Physician | 1 | 4.8 |
| 7) Other member of abused's family | 3 | 14.3 |
| 8) Other | 3 | 14.3 |
| Missing | 379 | |
| TOTAL | 21 | 100.0 |
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- 31) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENT WHO EITHER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY OR ARE NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED A SITUATION OF MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY AND REPORTED IT TO THE AUTHORITIES: Did reporting the problem solve the situation to the best of your knowledge? (PROBSOLV)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 14 | 56.0 |
| 2) No | 11 | 44.0 |
| Missing | 375 | |
| TOTAL | 25 | 100.0 |
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- 32) The next set of questions ask about caregiving responsibilities. Caregiving is any activity or assistance you provide in taking care of an adult who is age 18 or older, and who is incapable of doing it for themselves. It can involve shopping, tending the homebound or bedbound, providing transportation, and so on. Generally speaking, do you feel that those who provide care for someone who can't look after themselves experience: (STRESCAR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Little or no stress | 26 | 6.5 |
| 2) Not very much stress | 20 | 5.0 |
| 3) Don't know | 21 | 5.3 |
| 4) Some stress | 178 | 44.8 |
| 5) A great deal of stress | 152 | 38.3 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 397 | 100.0 |
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- 33) Do or did you have caregiving responsibilities for anyone age 18 or older? If response is yes, how many such persons do (did) you look after? (GIVECARE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) One | 73 | 60.3 |
| 2) Two | 14 | 11.6 |
| 3) Three or more | 9 | 7.4 |
| 4) Did, one | 12 | 9.9 |
| 5) Did, two | 3 | 2.5 |
| 6) Did, three or more | 4 | 3.3 |
| 7) Professional | 4 | 3.3 |
| 8) Volunteer | 2 | 1.7 |
| Missing | 279 | |
| TOTAL | 121 | 100.0 |
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- 34) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Where does (did) the person for whom you provide(d) care live? (CARELIVE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) In your home | 45 | 38.1 |
| 2) In their own home (less than 15-20 minutes driving time) | 46 | 39.0 |
| 3) In their own home (more than 15-20 minutes driving time) | 9 | 7.6 |
| 4) In a nursing home locally | 13 | 11.0 |
| 6) Somewhere else | 5 | 4.2 |
| Missing | 282 | |
| TOTAL | 118 | 100.0 |
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- 35) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: How often do (did) you have to provide care or assistance for the person you looked after? (OFTCARE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) At least once a month | 6 | 5.0 |
| 2) Several times a month | 10 | 8.4 |
| 3) Several times a week | 33 | 27.7 |
| 4) At least once a day | 18 | 15.1 |
| 5) Several times a day | 52 | 43.7 |
| Missing | 281 | |
| TOTAL | 119 | 100.0 |
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- 36) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Is (Was) the person you care(d) for male or female? (SEXCARE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Male | 39 | 33.1 |
| 2) Female | 78 | 66.1 |
| 3) Both | 1 | 0.8 |
| Missing | 282 | |
| TOTAL | 118 | 100.0 |
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- 37) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What is (was) (his/her) age? (CAREAGE)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 120 | 68.142 | 21 |
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- 38) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Is (was) (he/she) related to you? If yes, what is (was) that relationship? (RELATED)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Father | 7 | 5.9 |
| 2) Mother | 24 | 20.2 |
| 3) Father-in-law | 4 | 3.4 |
| 4) Mother-in-law | 10 | 8.4 |
| 5) Child | 11 | 9.2 |
| 6) Other relative | 14 | 11.8 |
| 7) Non-relative | 22 | 18.5 |
| 8) Spouse | 12 | 10.1 |
| 9) Grandparents | 15 | 12.6 |
| Missing | 281 | |
| TOTAL | 119 | 100.0 |
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- 39) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: How many months have you been caring (did you care) for this person? (MOCARE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) | 4 | 3.4 |
| 2) | 5 | 4.3 |
| 3) | 4 | 3.4 |
| 4) | 3 | 2.6 |
| 5) | 2 | 1.7 |
| 6) | 3 | 2.6 |
| 7) | 2 | 1.7 |
| 8) | 1 | 0.9 |
| 10) | 3 | 2.6 |
| 11) | 2 | 1.7 |
| 12) | 11 | 9.4 |
| 15) | 1 | 0.9 |
| 18) | 6 | 5.1 |
| 22) | 1 | 0.9 |
| 24) | 11 | 9.4 |
| 26) | 1 | 0.9 |
| 30) | 4 | 3.4 |
| 36) | 10 | 8.5 |
| 42) | 1 | 0.9 |
| 44) | 1 | 0.9 |
| 48) | 11 | 9.4 |
| 60) | 7 | 6.0 |
| 72) | 2 | 1.7 |
| 90) | 1 | 0.9 |
| 97) 97 or more | 15 | 12.8 |
| 98) Don't know | 5 | 4.3 |
| Missing | 283 | |
| TOTAL | 117 | 100.0 |
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- 40) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Which community services, if any, have you used (did you use) most often in helping you care for the person you look(ed) after? For example, day care, homemaker services, visiting nurse, and so on. -- First service (COMSERV1)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Homemaking | 4 | 11.1 |
| 2) Repair/home maintenance | 1 | 2.8 |
| 4) Nursing services | 16 | 44.4 |
| 6) Home-delivered meals | 4 | 11.1 |
| 7) Counseling (mental health) | 1 | 2.8 |
| 8) Adult day care | 3 | 8.3 |
| 9) Transportation | 1 | 2.8 |
| 11) Red Cross | 1 | 2.8 |
| 12) Other | 5 | 13.9 |
| Missing | 364 | |
| TOTAL | 36 | 100.0 |
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- 41) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Which community services, if any, have you used (did you use) most often in helping you care for the person you look(ed) after? For example, day care, homemaker services, visiting nurse, and so on. -- Second service (COMSERV2)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 4) Nursing services | 3 | 27.3 |
| 5) Therapy (Physical/vocational) | 1 | 9.1 |
| 6) Home-delivered meals | 1 | 9.1 |
| 8) Adult day care | 1 | 9.1 |
| 9) Transportation | 2 | 18.2 |
| 12) Other | 3 | 27.3 |
| Missing | 389 | |
| TOTAL | 11 | 100.0 |
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- 42) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Which community services, if any, have you used (did you use) most often in helping you care for the person you look(ed) after? For example, day care, homemaker services, visiting nurse, and so on. -- Third service (COMSERV3)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 12) Other | 1 | 100.0 |
| Missing | 399 | |
| TOTAL | 1 | 100.0 |
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- 43) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- Your family physician (FAMPHYS)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 66 | 57.4 |
| 2) No | 49 | 42.6 |
| Missing | 285 | |
| TOTAL | 115 | 100.0 |
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- 44) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- A visiting nurse or health professional (VISNURSE)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 30 | 25.4 |
| 2) No | 88 | 74.6 |
| Missing | 282 | |
| TOTAL | 118 | 100.0 |
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- 45) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- Your clergy (CLERGY)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 38 | 32.5 |
| 2) No | 79 | 67.5 |
| Missing | 283 | |
| TOTAL | 117 | 100.0 |
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- 46) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- A counselor or social worker (SOCWKR)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 23 | 19.8 |
| 2) No | 93 | 80.2 |
| Missing | 284 | |
| TOTAL | 116 | 100.0 |
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- 47) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- A counseling program (COUNSEL)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 14 | 12.2 |
| 2) No | 101 | 87.8 |
| Missing | 285 | |
| TOTAL | 115 | 100.0 |
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- 48) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- Area IV Agency on Aging (AREA6)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 15 | 13.0 |
| 2) No | 100 | 87.0 |
| Missing | 285 | |
| TOTAL | 115 | 100.0 |
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- 49) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- Another social service agency (SOCSERV)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 13 | 11.4 |
| 2) No | 101 | 88.6 |
| Missing | 286 | |
| TOTAL | 114 | 100.0 |
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- 50) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Please tell me if any of the following have been helpful (were helpful) in providing information about community resources available for the person you look(ed) after. -- Any other person or agency we didn't mention (OTHER)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 22 | 19.8 |
| 2) No | 89 | 80.2 |
| Missing | 289 | |
| TOTAL | 111 | 100.0 |
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- 51) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What are the main reasons the person you look(ed) after requires your care? -- Reason 1 (REAS1)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Recovering from a major illness/injury | 39 | 33.3 |
| 2) Progressive health deterioration | 26 | 22.2 |
| 3) In a nursing home | 3 | 2.6 |
| 6) Drug/alcohol abuse | 1 | 0.9 |
| 7) Senile/dementia (e.g. Alzheimer's) | 5 | 4.3 |
| 8) Just can't care for self | 25 | 21.4 |
| 9) Loss of mobility/crippled | 9 | 7.7 |
| 10) Requires total care | 3 | 2.6 |
| 11) No family | 1 | 0.9 |
| 12) Old age | 5 | 4.3 |
| Missing | 283 | |
| TOTAL | 117 | 100.0 |
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- 52) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What are the main reasons the person you look(ed) after requires your care? -- Reason 2 (REAS2)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Recovering from a major illness/injury | 8 | 7.2 |
| 2) Progressive health deterioration | 8 | 7.2 |
| 5) Death of spouse | 1 | 0.9 |
| 7) Senile/dementia (e.g. Alzheimer's) | 2 | 1.8 |
| 8) Just can't care for self | 13 | 11.7 |
| 9) Loss of mobility/crippled | 11 | 9.9 |
| 13) No further reason | 68 | 61.3 |
| Missing | 289 | |
| TOTAL | 111 | 100.0 |
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- 53) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What are the main reasons the person you look(ed) after requires your care? -- Reason 3 (REAS3)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 2) Progressive health deterioration | 5 | 4.5 |
| 3) In a nursing home | 2 | 1.8 |
| 7) Senile/dementia (e.g. Alzheimer's) | 1 | 0.9 |
| 8) Just can't care for self | 2 | 1.8 |
| 9) Loss of mobility/crippled | 3 | 2.7 |
| 10) Requires total care | 1 | 0.9 |
| 13) No further reason | 96 | 87.3 |
| Missing | 290 | |
| TOTAL | 110 | 100.0 |
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- 54) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What are the main reasons the person you look(ed) after requires your care? -- Reason 4 (REAS4)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 2) Progressive health deterioration | 1 | 0.9 |
| 13) No further reason | 108 | 99.1 |
| Missing | 291 | |
| TOTAL | 109 | 100.0 |
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- 55) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Provide them with direct financial support? (FINSUP)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 37 | 31.1 |
| 2) No | 82 | 68.9 |
| Missing | 281 | |
| TOTAL | 119 | 100.0 |
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- 56) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Manage their finances? (MANFIN)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 66 | 55.9 |
| 2) No | 52 | 44.1 |
| Missing | 282 | |
| TOTAL | 118 | 100.0 |
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- 57) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Take care of household chores, such as shopping, cooking, laundry, etc? (HOUSHOLD)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 96 | 80.7 |
| 2) No | 23 | 19.3 |
| Missing | 281 | |
| TOTAL | 119 | 100.0 |
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- 58) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Assist them with personal care such as dressing, bathing, feeding, going to the bathroom, etc? (ASSIST)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 63 | 53.4 |
| 2) No | 55 | 46.6 |
| Missing | 282 | |
| TOTAL | 118 | 100.0 |
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- 59) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Help them move around the home? (MOVEHM)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 68 | 57.6 |
| 2) No | 50 | 42.4 |
| Missing | 282 | |
| TOTAL | 118 | 100.0 |
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- 60) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Provide them with transportation? (TRANSP)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 102 | 86.4 |
| 2) No | 16 | 13.6 |
| Missing | 282 | |
| TOTAL | 118 | 100.0 |
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- 61) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Give them their medicine? (GIVEMED)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 64 | 54.2 |
| 2) No | 54 | 45.8 |
| Missing | 282 | |
| TOTAL | 118 | 100.0 |
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- 62) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Provide companionship through visits or phone calls? (COMPAN)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 114 | 96.6 |
| 2) No | 4 | 3.4 |
| Missing | 282 | |
| TOTAL | 118 | 100.0 |
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- 63) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Make or receive phone calls for them? (MAKECALL)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 76 | 64.4 |
| 2) No | 42 | 35.6 |
| Missing | 282 | |
| TOTAL | 118 | 100.0 |
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- 64) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Arrange for outside help from other sources? (OUTSHELP)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 55 | 46.2 |
| 2) No | 64 | 53.8 |
| Missing | 281 | |
| TOTAL | 119 | 100.0 |
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- 65) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: What kinds of help do (did) you provide for the person you care(d) for? Do (did) you -- Provide any other services? (OTHSERV)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 9 | 8.3 |
| 2) No | 100 | 91.7 |
| Missing | 291 | |
| TOTAL | 109 | 100.0 |
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- 66) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: If you needed additional assistance to continue providing care for this person, how much additional assistance would you need (have needed)? (NEEDAST)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) No assistance | 42 | 35.6 |
| 2) A little assistance | 27 | 22.9 |
| 3) Don't know | 6 | 5.1 |
| 4) Some assistance | 28 | 23.7 |
| 5) Much assistance | 15 | 12.7 |
| Missing | 282 | |
| TOTAL | 118 | 100.0 |
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- 67) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER AND NEED(ED) ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE: The next set of questions ask about caregiving responsibilities. Will you be (Would you have been) able to continue caring for the person you look(ed) after if you do (did) not receive additional assistance? (CONTCARE)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 40 | 57.1 |
| 2) No | 29 | 41.4 |
| 3) Not sure | 1 | 1.4 |
| Missing | 330 | |
| TOTAL | 70 | 100.0 |
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- 68) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Is there anyone else who helps(ed) you care for the person you look(ed) after, and if so, who are (were) they? (ELSEHELP)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Spouse | 21 | 19.8 |
| 2) Son | 4 | 3.8 |
| 3) Daughter | 9 | 8.5 |
| 5) Daughter-in-law | 1 | 0.9 |
| 6) Brother of patient | 2 | 1.9 |
| 7) Sister of patient | 7 | 6.6 |
| 8) Brother of caregiver | 4 | 3.8 |
| 9) Sister of caregiver | 4 | 3.8 |
| 10) Friend/neighbor of caregiver | 2 | 1.9 |
| 11) Friend/neighbor of patient | 1 | 0.9 |
| 12) No one | 10 | 9.4 |
| 13) Outside professional | 3 | 2.8 |
| 14) Father | 3 | 2.8 |
| 15) Mother | 10 | 9.4 |
| 16) Other family | 19 | 17.9 |
| 17) Parents | 1 | 0.9 |
| 18) Other | 5 | 4.7 |
| Missing | 294 | |
| TOTAL | 106 | 100.0 |
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- 69) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: How often do (did) your caregiving responsibilities interfere with your activities such as going out to dinner, shopping, or a show? (ACTIVITY)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Never or not often at all | 40 | 33.6 |
| 2) Not very often | 48 | 40.3 |
| 4) Fairly often | 13 | 10.9 |
| 5) Very often | 18 | 15.1 |
| Missing | 281 | |
| TOTAL | 119 | 100.0 |
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- 70) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: How often do (did) your caregiving responsibilities interfere with other family obligations? (FAMOB)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Never or not often at all | 54 | 45.4 |
| 2) Not very often | 40 | 33.6 |
| 3) Don't know | 2 | 1.7 |
| 4) Fairly often | 15 | 12.6 |
| 5) Very often | 8 | 6.7 |
| Missing | 281 | |
| TOTAL | 119 | 100.0 |
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- 71) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: How often do (did) you experience anger or frustration because of your caregiving responsibilities? (FRUSTR)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Never or not often at all | 48 | 40.3 |
| 2) Not very often | 49 | 41.2 |
| 4) Fairly often | 16 | 13.4 |
| 5) Very often | 6 | 5.0 |
| Missing | 281 | |
| TOTAL | 119 | 100.0 |
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- 72) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: How much financial strain is (was) caused by your caregiving responsibilities? (FINANSTR)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) None at all | 64 | 53.8 |
| 2) Not very much | 31 | 26.1 |
| 4) Some | 15 | 12.6 |
| 5) A great deal | 9 | 7.6 |
| Missing | 281 | |
| TOTAL | 119 | 100.0 |
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- 73) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: How much stress is (was) placed on your family life by your caregiving responsibilities? (FAMSTRES)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) None at all | 42 | 35.3 |
| 2) Not very much | 32 | 26.9 |
| 4) Some | 31 | 26.1 |
| 5) A great deal | 14 | 11.8 |
| Missing | 281 | |
| TOTAL | 119 | 100.0 |
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- 74) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE (HAD) CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANYONE AGE 18 OR OLDER: Would you assume these caregiving responsibilities if you had it to do all over again? (CAREAGIN)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Would | 115 | 97.5 |
| 2) Would not | 2 | 1.7 |
| 3) Not sure | 1 | 0.8 |
| Missing | 282 | |
| TOTAL | 118 | 100.0 |
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- 75) First, what would you say are the three most pressing social problems facing Muncie and Delaware County at this time? -- First problem (PROB1)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Drugs | 176 | 44.9 |
| 2) Alcohol related problems | 12 | 3.1 |
| 3) Crime | 22 | 5.6 |
| 4) Delinquency | 4 | 1.0 |
| 5) School drop outs | 1 | 0.3 |
| 6) Poor/inadequate education | 5 | 1.3 |
| 7) Downtown Muncie | 3 | 0.8 |
| 8) Transportation | 2 | 0.5 |
| 11) Child abuse/neglect | 3 | 0.8 |
| 12) Elder abuse/neglect | 3 | 0.8 |
| 14) Teen pregnancy/illegitimacy | 4 | 1.0 |
| 15) Racial discrimination | 4 | 1.0 |
| 16) Inadequate housing | 5 | 1.3 |
| 17) Lack of social service (youth) | 8 | 2.0 |
| 18) Lack of social service (elderly) | 2 | 0.5 |
| 19) Youth social development | 3 | 0.8 |
| 20) Welfare abuse/fraud | 2 | 0.5 |
| 21) Employment | 18 | 4.6 |
| 23) Taxes | 10 | 2.6 |
| 24) Homeless | 7 | 1.8 |
| 26) Pornography | 1 | 0.3 |
| 27) Poverty | 5 | 1.3 |
| 29) Politics | 7 | 1.8 |
| 30) Police | 1 | 0.3 |
| 32) Ball State University/Muncie problems | 1 | 0.3 |
| 33) Lack or religion or morals | 3 | 0.8 |
| 34) Family problems/breakdown | 2 | 0.5 |
| 35) Environment/pollution | 6 | 1.5 |
| 36) Elderly financial/economic problems | 1 | 0.3 |
| 39) Health care | 1 | 0.3 |
| 45) General facilities/services | 4 | 1.0 |
| 46) Other | 8 | 2.0 |
| 47) Don't know | 58 | 14.8 |
| Missing | 8 | |
| TOTAL | 392 | 100.0 |
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- 76) First, what would you say are the three most pressing social problems facing Muncie and Delaware County at this time? -- Second problem (PROB2)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Drugs | 58 | 16.6 |
| 2) Alcohol related problems | 42 | 12.0 |
| 3) Crime | 20 | 5.7 |
| 4) Delinquency | 2 | 0.6 |
| 5) School drop outs | 6 | 1.7 |
| 6) Poor/inadequate education | 15 | 4.3 |
| 7) Downtown Muncie | 2 | 0.6 |
| 8) Transportation | 3 | 0.9 |
| 9) Divorce | 1 | 0.3 |
| 10) Spousal abuse | 1 | 0.3 |
| 11) Child abuse/neglect | 10 | 2.9 |
| 12) Elder abuse/neglect | 15 | 4.3 |
| 13) Lack of sex education | 1 | 0.3 |
| 14) Teen pregnancy/illegitimacy | 3 | 0.9 |
| 15) Racial discrimination | 4 | 1.1 |
| 16) Inadequate housing | 7 | 2.0 |
| 17) Lack of social service (youth) | 8 | 2.3 |
| 18) Lack of social service (elderly) | 5 | 1.4 |
| 19) Youth social development | 2 | 0.6 |
| 20) Welfare abuse/fraud | 1 | 0.3 |
| 21) Employment | 27 | 7.7 |
| 22) Rape | 1 | 0.3 |
| 23) Taxes | 10 | 2.9 |
| 24) Homeless | 11 | 3.2 |
| 26) Pornography | 5 | 1.4 |
| 27) Poverty | 7 | 2.0 |
| 28) Greed | 1 | 0.3 |
| 29) Politics | 4 | 1.1 |
| 31) General abuse/violence | 1 | 0.3 |
| 33) Lack or religion or morals | 4 | 1.1 |
| 34) Family problems/breakdown | 1 | 0.3 |
| 35) Environment/pollution | 1 | 0.3 |
| 36) Elderly financial/economic problems | 1 | 0.3 |
| 39) Health care | 3 | 0.9 |
| 40) Zoning laws | 1 | 0.3 |
| 41) Adolescence | 2 | 0.6 |
| 42) Child support | 1 | 0.3 |
| 46) Other | 7 | 2.0 |
| 47) Don't know | 55 | 15.8 |
| Missing | 51 | |
| TOTAL | 349 | 100.0 |
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- 77) First, what would you say are the three most pressing social problems facing Muncie and Delaware County at this time? -- Third problem (PROB3)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Drugs | 10 | 3.5 |
| 2) Alcohol related problems | 11 | 3.9 |
| 3) Crime | 17 | 6.0 |
| 4) Delinquency | 3 | 1.1 |
| 5) School drop outs | 1 | 0.4 |
| 6) Poor/inadequate education | 12 | 4.2 |
| 7) Downtown Muncie | 3 | 1.1 |
| 8) Transportation | 7 | 2.5 |
| 9) Divorce | 4 | 1.4 |
| 10) Spousal abuse | 1 | 0.4 |
| 11) Child abuse/neglect | 18 | 6.4 |
| 12) Elder abuse/neglect | 7 | 2.5 |
| 13) Lack of sex education | 2 | 0.7 |
| 14) Teen pregnancy/illegitimacy | 7 | 2.5 |
| 15) Racial discrimination | 5 | 1.8 |
| 16) Inadequate housing | 7 | 2.5 |
| 17) Lack of social service (youth) | 4 | 1.4 |
| 18) Lack of social service (elderly) | 6 | 2.1 |
| 19) Youth social development | 3 | 1.1 |
| 20) Welfare abuse/fraud | 4 | 1.4 |
| 21) Employment | 21 | 7.4 |
| 22) Rape | 1 | 0.4 |
| 23) Taxes | 7 | 2.5 |
| 24) Homeless | 5 | 1.8 |
| 25) Vandalism | 2 | 0.7 |
| 26) Pornography | 1 | 0.4 |
| 27) Poverty | 8 | 2.8 |
| 29) Politics | 3 | 1.1 |
| 30) Police | 2 | 0.7 |
| 31) General abuse/violence | 1 | 0.4 |
| 32) Ball State University/Muncie problems | 2 | 0.7 |
| 33) Lack or religion or morals | 1 | 0.4 |
| 34) Family problems/breakdown | 3 | 1.1 |
| 35) Environment/pollution | 2 | 0.7 |
| 36) Elderly financial/economic problems | 2 | 0.7 |
| 44) Educators get no respect | 1 | 0.4 |
| 45) General facilities/services | 1 | 0.4 |
| 46) Other | 18 | 6.4 |
| 47) Don't know | 70 | 24.7 |
| Missing | 117 | |
| TOTAL | 283 | 100.0 |
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- 78) All human life is worth preserving. This can be done by eliminating both the practice of doctors painlessly ending the lives of terminally ill patients and the state's policy of executing people convicted of capital crimes. Do you: (LIFPRESV)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree with this statement | 27 | 6.8 |
| 2) Agree | 95 | 24.0 |
| 3) Disagree | 143 | 36.1 |
| 4) Strongly disagree | 26 | 6.6 |
| 5) Are you neutral about this statement | 92 | 23.2 |
| 6) Don't know | 13 | 3.3 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 396 | 100.0 |
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- 79) Decisions about divorce and abortion are private matters, and we should not pass laws that regulate these matters. Do you: (PRIVMAT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree with this statement | 99 | 24.8 |
| 2) Agree | 112 | 28.1 |
| 3) Disagree | 87 | 21.8 |
| 4) Strongly disagree | 27 | 6.8 |
| 5) Are you neutral about this statement | 66 | 16.5 |
| 6) Don't know | 8 | 2.0 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 399 | 100.0 |
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- 80) Have recent United States Supreme Court decisions on abortion: (CRTABORT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Increased your commitment to do something for the pro-life movement | 43 | 11.1 |
| 2) Increased your commitment to do something for the pro-choice movement | 46 | 11.8 |
| 3) Have you not found yourself doing anything more to support your position on abortion as a result of these decisions | 279 | 71.7 |
| 4) Not aware of these decisions | 11 | 2.8 |
| 5) Don't know | 10 | 2.6 |
| Missing | 11 | |
| TOTAL | 389 | 100.0 |
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- 81) In your opinion, when does a new human being exist? (NEWLIFE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) The moment a women becomes pregnant | 200 | 50.5 |
| 2) When a fetus can survive | 73 | 18.4 |
| 3) Do you have some other belief | 24 | 6.1 |
| 4) Are you not sure when a human being comes into existence | 83 | 21.0 |
| 5) Don't know | 16 | 4.0 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 396 | 100.0 |
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- 82) Many people consider teen-age pregnancy a problem. Which of the following do you consider the best way to handle this problem? (TEENPREG)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Better sex education in school | 213 | 53.9 |
| 2) Teach teens that they should abstain from sex before marriage | 92 | 23.3 |
| 3) Both | 69 | 17.5 |
| 4) Don't know | 21 | 5.3 |
| Missing | 5 | |
| TOTAL | 395 | 100.0 |
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- 83) Which of the following best describes your opinion about abortion? (ABORTOPN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Abortion should never be permitted | 37 | 9.5 |
| 2) Abortion should be permitted only if the life and health of the woman is in danger | 166 | 42.5 |
| 3) Abortion should be permitted if, due to her particular situation, the woman would have difficulty in caring for the child | 70 | 17.9 |
| 4) Abortion should never be forbidden | 97 | 24.8 |
| 5) Don't know | 21 | 5.4 |
| Missing | 9 | |
| TOTAL | 391 | 100.0 |
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- 84) Which statement best expresses your concern about abortion? (ABORTION)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) I have thought very little about the abortion issue | 99 | 25.6 |
| 2) I feel abortion is one of several issues I am concerned about | 153 | 39.6 |
| 3) I am so concerned about abortion that, for instance, whether or not I vote for a political candidate would greatly depend on his or her position on abortion | 113 | 29.3 |
| 4) Don't know | 21 | 5.4 |
| Missing | 14 | |
| TOTAL | 386 | 100.0 |
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- 85) What effect have church leaders had on the position you take on abortion? (CHRCHAB)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) A great influence | 53 | 13.4 |
| 2) Some influence | 114 | 28.7 |
| 3) No influence at all | 221 | 55.7 |
| 4) Don't know | 9 | 2.3 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 397 | 100.0 |
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- 86) It is much better for everyone involved if the man is the achiever outside the home and the woman takes care of the home and family. Do you: (MANACHV)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree with this statement | 44 | 11.0 |
| 2) Agree | 72 | 18.0 |
| 3) Disagree | 133 | 33.3 |
| 4) Strongly disagree | 56 | 14.0 |
| 5) Are you neutral about this statement | 86 | 21.6 |
| 6) Don't know | 8 | 2.0 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 399 | 100.0 |
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- 87) Only if women organize to change laws can anything really be done about sex discrimination. Do you: (WOMENORG)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree with this statement | 40 | 10.1 |
| 2) Agree | 120 | 30.2 |
| 3) Disagree | 88 | 22.2 |
| 4) Strongly disagree | 21 | 5.3 |
| 5) Are you neutral about this statement | 113 | 28.5 |
| 6) Don't know | 15 | 3.8 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 397 | 100.0 |
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- 88) It is morally wrong to conduct medical experiments in which animals are killed. Do you: (PROTANMS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree with this statement | 42 | 10.6 |
| 2) Agree | 78 | 19.6 |
| 3) Disagree | 147 | 36.9 |
| 4) Strongly disagree | 36 | 9.0 |
| 5) Are you neutral about this statement | 89 | 22.4 |
| 6) Don't know | 6 | 1.5 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 398 | 100.0 |
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- 89) Are you currently married, widowed, separated, divorced, or have you never been married? (MARITAL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Married | 224 | 56.3 |
| 2) Widowed | 35 | 8.8 |
| 3) Separated | 6 | 1.5 |
| 4) Divorced | 49 | 12.3 |
| 5) Never been married | 84 | 21.1 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 398 | 100.0 |
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- 90) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT MARRIED: Presently, are you romantically involved with a person of the opposite sex? (ROMANCE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 63 | 38.0 |
| 2) No | 99 | 59.6 |
| 3) Not now, but was in the past | 4 | 2.4 |
| Missing | 234 | |
| TOTAL | 166 | 100.0 |
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- 91) These days, do you think most young people would rather be married or single? (SNGLMAR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Married | 171 | 43.6 |
| 2) Single | 152 | 38.8 |
| 3) Not sure | 69 | 17.6 |
| Missing | 8 | |
| TOTAL | 392 | 100.0 |
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- 92) Do you think that couples today are happier with children or without children? (WITHKIDS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) With children | 236 | 60.2 |
| 2) Without children | 75 | 19.1 |
| 3) Not sure | 81 | 20.7 |
| Missing | 8 | |
| TOTAL | 392 | 100.0 |
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- 93) What time of day do you feel most lonely? (TIMLONLY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Morning | 33 | 8.3 |
| 2) Mid-day | 42 | 10.6 |
| 3) Late afternoon | 43 | 10.8 |
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